Vehicle would experience engine leaking. Owner noticed the leakage on garage floor. The problem occurred after routine maintenance on vehicle. The head gaskets/servo cover/ "o" rings,intake manifold/engine valves & pan gasket were changed. The transmission was also leaking. The dealer did all repairs.
1997 Chevrolet Lumina engine complaints
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While driving at any speed the vehicle just quits without warning. The vehicle has been towed to the dealership at least 5 times for this problem. The dealer is not able to correct this problem. Please provide any furhter details.
Engine at cold idle is knocking again, 7000 miles since new pistions, transmission is slipping again after 7000 miles, front end suspension dealer has never been able to duplicate the problem have had it looked at 6 times.
Engine leaked oil. Nm
Water pump failed. Yh
Vehicle undergoes loss of power when traveling at normal rate of speed and also when first pulling off from a stopped position. Seems like a dead pedal. Vehicle has been in shop since 0ct 7,98 and dealership still unable to determine problem. Almost resulted in an accident on 2 seperate occasions.
Intermittently while driving the vehicle at any speed itjust completely dies out. The manufacturer is aware of the problem. The dealer is not able to detect what the prolbem is. *ak
Intermittent problem: when traveling at any speed the vehicle cuts off without prior warning, resulting in loss of all power. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to find the cause of the problem. Please provide any futher details.
Vehicle stalls without warning at various speeds.
Intermittent stalling.
Vehicle just cuts off while driving without any warning, and then have to restart the vehicle.
Intermittently while driving the vehicle stalls without warning. Vehicle has been at dealership (3) times for this problem; 2/17/ 97, 2/21/97 and 6/19/97. Dealer cannot guarantee a fix for problem. *ak fuel tank was broke and dealer replaced.
Everytime car is driven it makes a whistling noise. Dealer says it's in the engine.
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