1995 Chevrolet Lumina suspension problems

Filed Nov 3, 2010 · Driver assistance, Suspension · 137,000 miles · OH

On or about 10-6-10 I assisted my grandson in purchasing a vehicle from a car lot in cleveland ohio. The car was a 1995 chevy lumina. We were told the car had been purchased at an auction in pa. And driven to cleveland without a problem. I paid $635 for the downpayment with additional $300 to be paid by 11-5-10 for a title transfer. Then $200 a month thereafter for 12 months. We left with an elated young man who now had a way to get back and forth to work for his two jobs. The next day he takes it for an oil change and is told that the car has numerous problems, leaking gaskets, bad struts, rusted floor, and leak in gas tank and transmission. The next day, it stopped running. Contacted the dealer who towed it and claimed to repair leaking trans. Three days later it stops again, they tow it from I-480 highway and each tow we have to pay them $45. They are given a list of repairs needed, even though purchased with no warranty the car barely leaves the lot before it breaks down. On payday, he gets car back this time and fills tank up only for his job parking lot to be covered with leaking gas and the police and fire dept. Are called and tell him not to drive the car as the leak is a death trap. Again I pay for a tow from aaa $64. They are informed and state they put a gas tank on and that we cannot contact them regarding anymore problems. Two days ago the car stops again, battery dead. I purchase a new battery and today, the stabilizer bar falls and the struts are hanging leaving the car undriveable. Something must be done regarding unscrupulous dealers that sell these hard working people unreliable transportation.

Filed Dec 1, 2004 · Suspension · MN

Consumer was driving approximately 10 MPH down a circular ramp in a parking garage and all of a sudden the front right wheel did a 90 degree turn out of the car. This was caused by the ball joints fracturing. There was no injury.

Filed Jun 24, 2004 · Suspension · OH

While driving consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the front end. Dealership inform edthe consumer that the problem pertained to the front right ball joint failure, and the problem was not resolved.

Filed Jun 22, 2004 · Suspension · 50,000 miles · OH

There was a knocking sound coming from the front end when the car was moving slowly or turning. Super lube replaced the lower right ball joint because it had cracked. There was a recall involving this part on some lumina's, but when I contacted chevrolet and the dealer, both claimed there was no recall.

Filed Feb 20, 2003 · Suspension · 70,860 miles · MI

The federal safety agency#94-v-230-000: the lower control arm failed, there was a recall regarding the issue, however the vehicle identification number was not included.

Filed Dec 3, 2002 · Suspension · IL

Was driving on interstate 55 when left rear tire started to make a noise like I had a flat. When I safely stop the car and looked there were no flat tires. Drove on shoulder as noise started again at 20 MPH. Stopped and looked again and saw that the outside support broke in half. Other support ok alinement support bent. This most likely from the support breaking. No one at the dealer were I had the car fixed has ever seen one break before. Maybe a problem. Dt

Filed Nov 13, 2002 · Suspension · OH

While making a left turn the right lower ball joint fractured. This failure pulled the half shaft out of the transmission and caused the right tire to flip back damaging the body of the vehicle. *mr

Filed Oct 25, 2002 · Suspension · OH

While traveling on the freeway she heard a noise. The upper balljoint broke. The right tire came off also the dealership is aware of the problem. Ts

Filed Nov 7, 2001 · Suspension · MA

Recall 94 v 230 00/front control arm:lower ball joint; right front wheel came off while making a turn. Manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.

Filed Sep 24, 2001 · Suspension · MN · crash

While traveling approximately 5 MPH lost steering control which resulted in a crash, the wheel bearings had not been sealed causing loss of steering.*ak the dealer was not willing to assist consumer with the repairs stating the age and mileage of the vehicle, also how many times vehicle had been serviced.