I have the 3.1 motor in my van. It has a steady jerking action when the excellerater is pushed down. When I let up of the pedal it will usually smooth out. Nobody seems to be able to fix this problem. Also door locks are giving me problems. What is going on at general motors? I have driven chevys and buicks all my life.
1995 Chevrolet Lumina: doors won't lock, open or latch
19 of the 492 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
What owners say
Vehicle overheated several times and was taken to dealer. Was told nothing wrong. It was taken again for same problem and the mechanic said the A/C compressor was overheating it. It was replaced, but that wasn't the problem because it overheated again. The last time it was taken an oil change was done and checked for overheating problem due to spouse taking sick daughter to see a doctor in los angeles. The dealer said it was fine and okay to take to los angeles. The vehicle overheated during the trip and the A/C was not used once due to cold weather. The vehicle was taken to chevrolet dealer in los angeles. The mechanic said the oil was contaminated with coolant and the dealer in las vegas should have noticed it. The head gasket and other related parts and fluids were replaced at my expense $1790. I complained to the manufacturer and first they offered $200+. I said not enough, so they offered $400. I said it didn't even cover the A/C compressor that was good and not the problem, not to mention the money I spent on car rentals when my car was waiting to be seen by a mechanic. It was negligence on the las vegas dealer that my daughter had to suffer in pain on the side of the highway. As for the power steering pump and hose. I beleive they broke something when trying to repair the overheating problem. The power door lock never really worked since I got the vehicle and the radio always got very hot which could lead to an electrical fire. I beleive this vehicle should have a recall on the engine and electrical system especially when I was shocked that other owners had the same problems.
Rear passenger door latches have broken twice on each door.
Vehicle experienced a problem with both rear door assembly latches. Dealer was notified, and made repairs on both doors. Currently, problem has reoccurred, both front doors will not stay latched. Driver's door flew open while traveling. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer that nothing can be done because vehicle out of warranty. Feel free to provide any further details.
Vehicle experiences problem with door handles: passenger's side door will not open from inside or outside. Driver's door will not open from the outside dealer notified. Provide further details.
Driver's door won't open from outside. *ak
Driver and passenger side door handles are broken. Yh
Both outside door handles, driver side and passenger side, broke within 3 months of each other. Both broke in the same manner. The door could not be opened from the outside. In my opinion, this woould be a safety hazard if a person in the vehicle needed emergency assistance fom the outside.
Outside door handles broke with parts falling into the door. Vehicle cannot be opened from outside unless crawling through from rear.
All four power door locks have failed and have been replaced.
Ongoing problem with outside door latches breaking on both front doors and rear doors. Dealer notified and repairs was made at consumer's expense. Consumer beleived this condition was due to a manufacturer's defect. First latch broke at 63,000 miles, and other two afterward. Dealer informed consumer that vehicle was out of warranty, and nothing could be done unless consumer pay for repairs. Seeking the federal safety agency for help in this matter.
At engine shut-off, doors donot unlock causing alarm to exiting passengers. From outside, doors donot unlock with keyless remote and causes door locks to be unusable with key.
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina?
19 of 492 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina (4%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina
Wipers 60ABS 22Ball joint 16Brake failure 16Stalling 16No deployment 14Transmission failure 14Grinding brakes 10Engine failure 9Loss of power 9Overheating 8Power steering loss 6Jerking 5Won't start 5
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