Transmission failed to shift into the last gear causing the vehicle to reach a top speed of 40-45 MPH on a busy road where the limit is 55mph. Nlm
1997 Chevrolet Lumina transmission complaints
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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.
After putting transmission into park and exiting vehicle, car started to roll into reverse without application. Dealer has not seen.
Heard a popping sound while traveling 30mph. The sprocket that is inside the transmission broke, causing vehicle to lock up & stop. Was informed by mechanic the problem was with a defective part.
The fuel guage always indicates that vehicle has a full tank when it doesn't. Also, once before the speedometer was incorrect. Currently instrument cluster needs to be replaced.
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.
While driving the vehicle at highway speed on major highway it was almost rearended. Went into neutral and the it was almost rear ended. This has happened several times. There is a service bulletin (tsb) 6771641. Took vehicle to dealer and they rebuilt the transmission. Dealer is aware of the problem because of the service bulletin, but is not honoring it as a recall. In addition, windshield wiper motor malfunctioned 3 times.
Transmission jumped out of gear, almost resulting in vehicle being rear ended.
Transmission jumped out of drive and went into neutral while driving on highway at 65-70 MPH on dry pavement, reference from chevrolet service bulletin, no. 677164, no injuries incurred in incident.
Car has transmission problems, when on hill driver has to keep foot on brake.
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