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1996 Chevrolet Lumina: sudden loss of power

5 of the 244 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

What owners say

Filed Sep 7, 2004 · Steering · 150,000 miles · WV

While driving at low speeds, the vehicle lost power steering. Please provide more information.

Filed Jan 8, 2003 · Acceleration · IN

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the accelerator cable snap causing vehicle to lose power and the consumer was forced to pull over.dealer notified. Ts

Filed Nov 24, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · AR

Vehicle was serviced about 2 yrs ago because it started losing power and was running rough. The power window on driver side stopped functioning. Brakes grind when wet even though they have been replaced. Noticed around this time that the car temperature gauge sometimes creeped up above normal. It seemed to be losing anti-freeze. The heater stopped working. I refilled the anti-freeze. It seemed to take care of the problem but it slowly returned. Vehicle was also very slowly losing oil. Last month (10/02) I started home from work. The car suddenly overheated. Strong fumes came into through the vents, burning my eyes. I had to stop repeatedly to let the car cool so that I could get home. I work only 3 miles from home. When I got home, the oil stick contained oil halfway up the stick. Started over flowing from the oil cap when I restarted. Smoke was heavy from the back. Had someone check the car. The car is not functionable. Will not turn over. Replaced the starter but didn't help. There is oil in the radiator, water in the oil. Seems to be fuel in the anti-freeze. Appears to be a blown head gasket or more. Have found out that this make and model year was recalled for motor problems previously paralleling these same problems. Dt

Filed Jun 1, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · OH

Driver's side rear window went down would not go back up-no problem with this window before-driver's side front window-sluggish,often loses power......driver's side window knob pushed in cannot retrieve it.....engine began over heating in nov...antifreeze put in...antifreeze mixed in with engine oil..engine froze up-had to be replaced.........antifreeze part just shatterted as car coming out of parking space--fluids lost-engine lost power---mechanic reports new transmission needed estimates $2,500---mechanic reports that this or similar failures of transmisssion common on this vechicle and that transmission experts are aware of this and have frequent complaints.....all these events occurred in last 6 months in addition to the need of brake hub bearing on left rear wheel..total estimated cost $5,000

Filed Jul 30, 1999 · Acceleration, Transmission · MA

While driving at any speed vehicle lost power and the vehicle jumped out gear. Also, engine raced very high.

Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina loss of power

Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina?

5 of 244 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (2%) mention sudden loss of power. 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 6Engine failure 6Knocking 6Transmission failure 6Wipers 5

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