1996 Chevrolet Lumina fuel system problems

Filed Apr 10, 2003 · Fuel system · IL

The fuel injection system was defective, it was service on 3 occasions.

Filed Mar 19, 2003 · Fuel system · NJ

Sending assembly in fuel tank melted.

Filed Jan 29, 2003 · Fuel system · 39,900 miles · NJ

Fuel filter burned up inside gas tank. The wires were burned and the plastic body was burned and charred. Mechanic was surprised that there was no fire or explosion. He said it was probaly a manufacturer defect and being that I had a full tank of gas saved the car from going on fire.

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 Aug 7, 2000 · Fuel system · IL

6 fuel injectors failed. Nl

Filed Jul 14, 2000 · Fuel system · CA

While driving and went to accelerate and engine shutdown. Mechanic listened to car, and could not hear fuel pump turning on. Then, said that fuel pump had broken. Mechanic drained fuel out, and noticed that electrical harness that was plugged into fuel pump shorted out, and caused it to melt. Mechanic insisted that plug was never connected completely by manufacturer. Consumer said when there would be a short and gas low enough, it could explode.

Filed Mar 3, 2000 · Fuel system · MN

This vehicle has experienced a engine check light on or flashing many times throughout the past couple of years. It has stalled on the highway & had to be towed in multiple times. Bulletins apply but the dealer said they had all been done, not according to the repair orders. It is an on going problem that they refuse to acknowledge despite the fact they have experienced the problem. Letter has been sent to the dealer president without resolution & now one sent to gm.

Filed Jun 17, 1999 · Fuel system · NJ

Fuel pump was noticed burning while being removed from engine; manufacturer notified.

Filed Jun 3, 1999 · Fuel system · LA

The engine cut off, lost all power due to the fuel pump burning up. Dealer said that fuel pump needed to be replaced.

Filed Apr 8, 1999 · Fuel system, Steering · OH

There is a leak coming from power steering and from the " o" rings which is running from under the hood onto the engine.