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1996 Chevrolet Lumina: complete transmission failure

6 of the 244 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina describe complete transmission failure.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Complete transmission failure by model year

  • 2000
    2
  • 1998
    1
  • 1997
    1
  • 1996
    6
  • 1995
    14
  • 1992
    2
  • 1991
    1

What owners say

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 May 4, 2001 · Transmission · WI

Transmission failed. Nlm

Filed Sep 22, 2000 · Transmission · IL

This car has been taken care of and only has 63,000 miles on it and the transmission went out. Oil was changed every 3,000 miles or 3 months. No abuse had been done. Never in an accident. No dents. It is in perfect shape. Oil and transmission fluid clean. So what happen? This is costing me time and $2000 for a car that should have held up. I feel that I should be reimbursed for this proble and part failure to a fairly new car. Please respond asap.

Filed Feb 18, 1998 · Transmission · OH

Transmission failed at purchase.

Filed Jun 12, 1997 · Transmission · MI

Control valve on transmission failed, causing loss of acceleration.

Filed Jun 25, 1996 · Transmission · NY

Transmission failed, causing vehicle to stall.

Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina transmission failure

Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina?

6 of 244 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (2%) mention complete transmission 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 6 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 6Loss of power 5Wipers 5

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