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.
1996 Chevrolet Lumina: engine failure
6 of the 244 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine failure by model year
What owners say
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.
Car seemed to be overheating and running out of antifreeze much too often. Took it into a mechanic who told me my antifreeze was leaking into my oil, and that my head gaskets were cracked and leaking. Was told I would need a new engine, or the problem would just keep occurring.
At 70, 000 miles engine was replaced. Consumer has contacted manuacturer concerning file number 9905857296. Manufacturer has yet to provide any assistance.. Please provide any further details.
Blown engine head gasket, antifreeze contamination. Could be due to head bolts that were not sealed at the factory
Engine failed.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Installing a new air pump to correct emission control systems which may fail to operate and cause the male...
- Air injection reactor (a.i.r.) pump system failures
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure
- Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation
- Subject regarding polymer service pistons
- Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
- Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina?
6 of 244 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (2%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina?
There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina
Seat belt 9Stalling 8Grinding brakes 7Overheating 7No deployment 6Brake failure 6Knocking 6Transmission failure 6Loss of power 5Wipers 5
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