1996 Chevrolet Lumina engine problems

Filed Mar 31, 2009 · Engine, Visibility · 22,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet lumina. While driving approximately 25 MPH on normal road conditions, the "service engine soon" warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection who replaced the engine egr valves. On a separate occasion, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for the identical failure and repaired. In addition, the brake system was cleaned, which contributed to a loud squeaky noise. The front driver's side automatic window mechanism was inoperative and has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 22,000 and current mileage was 157,000. Updated 04/24/09. *lj the egr valves were replaced. Updated 04/28/09.

Filed May 30, 2008 · Engine · 221,878 miles · SC

I love my car but the engine has been going out for some time now and the person whom I bought the car from he knew of this situation and he didn't tell me. This car is my first car and my only transportation so can you all please help me.

Filed May 27, 2008 · Engine · 180,000 miles · MS

Oil leak 1996 3.4 dohc chevy lumina I did my research that is a common problem in these cars then its costs a pretty good penny to fix by the dealership like $2000.

Filed Nov 12, 2007 · Engine · 115,000 miles · MO

Purchased 1996 chevy lumina w/3.1 liter engine. Vehicle has been well maintained and currently has 115,000 miles. The vehicle has never been involved in a car accident. The issue is that the camshaft has broken. Why would a vehicle that has had regular oil changes and maintenance experience this problem? It seems an extreme problem for a well-cared for vehicle. This was a former police vehicle (first 96,000 miles). My son's girlfriend also owns a lumina (1999, no VIN available) and she too has had the camshaft replaced in her vehicle at 170,000.

Filed Oct 23, 2006 · Engine · 143,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated the engine's intake manifold was leaking antifreeze. The non service dealer determined the top of the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a service dealer.

Filed Jul 22, 2006 · Engine · WI

The engine started knocking around 100k miles and getting worse ever since. The piston pin is going bad. I found out that gm knows about this problem by a certified gm technician. He told me that all 3.1l engines have this problem and gm wont fix it. I feel shafted and will never by a gm product again.

Filed Feb 14, 2006 · Engine · 52,091 miles · WI

While driving to work one morning on a highway, the intake manifold head gasket blew, mixing the oil with the water, causing the motor to need replacing. I had the motor replaced at a cost of $2680.07. We had an extended warranty of 6 years 50 thousand miles, the motor blew at 6.5 years and 52,091 miles. Nothing was done to help me the consumer. I called the dealer( burtness chevy,303 e.beloit st. Orfordville,wi.53576), and they said it was my fault for not trading in the car before the warranty was up. Then I called gm(central office p.o.box 33170, detroit, mi.48232-5170)and they said a warranty is a warranty. I just now came across your web sight, and I feel I need to let you know about this problem. Hope they can come up with a better reason in the future for other consumers. Thanks you, cheryl phillips.

Filed Nov 13, 2005 · Engine · 16,000 miles · CT

The intake gasket rotted. Therefore, antifreeze leaked into the oil. This has happened to me twice. The same exact problem.

Filed Jun 6, 2005 · Engine · 230,000 miles · KY

Dt: consumer says vehicle gets hot and immediately stalls. Consumer has replaced engine once before. Consumer has been told the problem is the upper intake manifold. Vehicle is serviced regularly, and was taken in for recalls to the dealer. Engine in vehicle is currently bad and is costly to replace.

Filed Apr 21, 2005 · Engine · DC

While starting up the vehicle the vehicle failed to start. Fifteen minutes later,the vehicle started. The driver took the vehicle to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the vacuum hose needed replacement. Please provide additional information.