Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that when the cruise control was activated, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact also stated that the wipers and turn signals activated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.
The worst 2001 Chevrolet Lumina problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine4
- Transmission4
- Brakes3
- Seat belts3
- Suspension3
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Engine4
- Transmission4
- Brakes3
- Seat belts3
- Suspension3
- Acceleration2
- Electrical2
- Body1
- Lights1
Recalls 3
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. An air bag without the check valve pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the air bag deployment and reduced pressure afterward.
- Risk
- This could increase the severity of injury to a person who was not properly restrained and who was close to the passenger air bag at the time of deployment. It could also reduce the ab8ility of the air bag to protect a restrained front seat passenger.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag. Owner notification began december 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537, or saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000, prompt #3.
Recall number 02V329000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. The passenger air bag inflator modules were built without the correct amount of generant, which produces the gas that fills the air bag. Some were built with a double load of generant and some were built without generant.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger air bag deployment, a double load of generant can cause the inflator module to explode. If the air bag module explodes, metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupant. A module with no generant would not inflate the air bag, and the occupants could receive more severe injuries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Telephone calls were made to owners on january 29, 2001. Follow up owner mailing began on april 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000.
Recall number 01V026000 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
Recall number 00V228003 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina 260
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
2001 Chevrolet Lumina fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 |
What 2001 Chevrolet Lumina owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
July 2009 I was driving on the interstate at around 75 MPH when the engine died and wouldn't start, pulled off the road, engine would crank but not start, after a few minutes it started and I drove home. I called a mechanic and he said it probably was the ignition control module, go to the junk yard and get one. From then through december 2012 I replaced the ignition module three times. In december 2012 I replaced both the module and the crank positioning sensor, thinking that it could be causing the module failure. Three months later the engine died again I had the module tested, it was ok, had the car towed to the dealer, they checked it for three days and said the heat from the engine had made the crank positioning sensor to separate internally and it was replaced again. Car ran fine for three weeks and wouldn't start after driving around town let it sit for a couple of hours, started up on the first try drove it home. April 2013 my judgment tells me that the plug to the positioning sensor is the problem, when engine is hot the plug either opens up or shorts out from liquid from the engine. I checked with the parts man and he said he had sold one positioning sensor all year (mine) and sold 30 plugs going to it, I'm replacing my plug!
2001 chevrolet lumina had gasket failure.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that the brake lights worked intermittently. The federal safety agency campaign id number 01v364000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) was referenced. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or mechanic. The current and failure mileages were 90,000. Updated 09/15/08 *bf update 09/22/08.
Dt*: the contact stated after coming to a full stop at a crossover, the automatic transmission seized completely. A rattling noise, then a bump was heard inside the vehicle prior to the incident. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer who determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact expressed concern because the vehicle only had 40668 miles. The contact planned to notify the manufacturer after filing a complaint with the federal safety agency.
Right rear roaring sound. Tire wear on inside tread. Tire rotation and 4 wheel alignment required. Evidently caused by driving through pothole in street and knocking rear torsion bars out of alignment on right side. Very cheaply built.
The vehicle engine check light illuminates while driving, the vehicle is experiencing loss of coolant and the blower motor is blowing out cool air instead of heat. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer that the problem is with a crack in the intake manifold gasket. The dealer or the manufacturer was not notified at this time.
Consumer was driving at 25 MPH and heard a severe rattling coming from the engine compartment. Consumer discovered that the main electrical harness which was not bracketed properly. The harness also came in contact with the serpentine belt. Dealer examined the vehicle but was unable to resolve the problem.
The transmission completely seized up. The car was able to shift into any gear, but the car would not move forward or backwards. The planetary gears (2) were stripped. The transmission had to be rebuilt.
I purchased a 2001 chevrolet lumina on march 15,2002. Three to six months after purchasing this vehicle my wife and daughter began to complain of headaches, dizziness, stomach aches, nausea, and extreme fatigue. We didn't know what was causing these symptoms. We took our daughter to the doctor several times and could not find any reason to explain symptoms. Eight months after this purchase my daughter developed a respiratory illness known as reactive airways disease. We are currently treating her for this illness. My wife researched the symptoms and came up with the conclusion of carbon monoxide poisoning. We have electric heat in our home. The only place they could have been exposed to carbon monoxide was in the vehicle. I returned the car to the dealer one year after purchase. We were told that there was a leak in the trunk. They hammered the trunk gasket and said the problem was fixed. The symptoms were still present. We purchased a household carbon monoxide detector and placed it inside the car. The detector went off twice proving there was co in the cab of the car. The dealer replied with "if we cannot see it we cannot fix it." I have contacted gm customer service and we are currently working on finding a solution. I have personally rented a lel handheld monetor manufactured by biosystems. Within 20 to 25 minutes of being in the passenger compartment of the vehicle I receive readings lel 6, co 6, 5, 3, 6 constantly fluctuating yet always present. 3 to 5. Are these safe readings? What can these gasses do to my family? No dealer in our area seem to have a tester to test inside the vehicle. Diagnostic tests all come up negetive for exhaust system leaks. Could this have caused my daughters respirdatory condition? What should my next step be? Am I the only person who has contact you for this type of problem?
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Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina, close to a typical Lumina model year.
What is the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina year score?
The 2001 Chevrolet Lumina scores 74 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Lumina: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina?
Engine and cooling, with 4 complaints. Next is transmission (4).
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina have?
3 recalls, covering air bags and seat belts.
What year does the Chevrolet Lumina have bad engine?
The Chevrolet Lumina model years with the most engine complaints are 1995 (66 complaints), 1997 (53 complaints) and 1999 (45 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina get?
Official estimates for the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina range from 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.1L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 18 city and 26 highway.
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