Chevrolet Lumina door locks problems

Filed May 25, 2010 · Locks · OH

I have a 1999 chevy lumina, that in 2007 both the rear door latches broke a few months apart I contacted the dealer both timeas and had the latch replaced at a cost of 2 approx. 200.00 each I had asked if there was a defect in the part once the same thing happened to the other rear door they replied no. I thought this was strange since I only use the veh to go to work and rarely use the back doors. The first time this happened my aunt was in the rear seat when I went slowly around a bend and the door flew opened and would no latch to close. I expressed my concern about the safety of the latch letting loose without warning, and the a few months later the same thing happened while driving luckily no one was in the back seat. After having both door hinges replaced with new parts at a cost of over 400.00 I thought that would be the end of the problem. Today while coming home from work the rear passenger door flew open, I have concerns for the safety if someone would be in the veh, gm does not seem to share my concerns and seem not interested in trying to resolve a safety issue.

Filed Nov 17, 2005 · Locks, Visibility · TX

Dt: the contact stated the passenger's side door will not open from the outside. It is possible to open it from the inside of the car, but with great difficulty. She is afraid the driver's side door will experience the same problem and she will not be able to open it. The driver's side door came open while she was driving the vehicle. She heard a loud popping sound prior to the sliding door falling off its hinges. The windshield wipers work intermittently. The mechanic told her he thought the windshield/wiper motor was bad.*ak updated 12/7/2005.

Filed Mar 22, 2004 · 128,000 miles · 00 · fire

Purchased remote control door lock on 10/10/03 from walmart. Was locking door and activated the remote control for vehicle's door. Remote control caused trailer lights to short out after hooking trailer to vehicle. There was a fuse blown, and vehicle had caught on fire. Had taken vehicle to dealership, where remote control was disconnected. Incident was caused on 10/25/03.

Filed Oct 28, 2003 · Engine · 60,000 miles · IA

I have the 3.1 motor in my van. It has a steady jerking action when the excellerater is pushed down. When I let up of the pedal it will usually smooth out. Nobody seems to be able to fix this problem. Also door locks are giving me problems. What is going on at general motors? I have driven chevys and buicks all my life.

Filed Sep 26, 2003 · Locks · CO

The exterior door latches on the driver's side door will not open. However, when entering inside of the vehicle latches on the interior will open intermittently.

Filed Feb 18, 2003 · Locks · ID

Front door handles, left and right side broken. Drivers door will not open from inside or outside. Passenger door opens only from inside. Side sliding door automatic operation inoperative; dooro opens or closes only manually. Rear hatch door handle has fallen apart numerous times. A definite safety hazard. Driving a vehicle with no immediate escape option is deadly business.

Filed Oct 22, 2002 · Locks · 114,656 miles · TN

The drivers side door latch broke off. The door won't open and consumer has to climb across to the passenger side to exit the vehicle, consumer further explains that the counter weight arm is made of aluminum alloy allowing for the frequent breaking. *ts *jg nlm

Filed Aug 21, 2002 · Body · TN

Driver's side door will not open from outside. Seems to be a very common problem on these cars.

Filed May 7, 2002 · Body · WI

Lock on driver's side door will not unlock manually or when using elrctronic locking system. Dealer contacted.*ak consumer stated that the driver could not get out of the vehicle if an accident were to happen.

Filed Apr 19, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · NV

Vehicle overheated several times and was taken to dealer. Was told nothing wrong. It was taken again for same problem and the mechanic said the A/C compressor was overheating it. It was replaced, but that wasn't the problem because it overheated again. The last time it was taken an oil change was done and checked for overheating problem due to spouse taking sick daughter to see a doctor in los angeles. The dealer said it was fine and okay to take to los angeles. The vehicle overheated during the trip and the A/C was not used once due to cold weather. The vehicle was taken to chevrolet dealer in los angeles. The mechanic said the oil was contaminated with coolant and the dealer in las vegas should have noticed it. The head gasket and other related parts and fluids were replaced at my expense $1790. I complained to the manufacturer and first they offered $200+. I said not enough, so they offered $400. I said it didn't even cover the A/C compressor that was good and not the problem, not to mention the money I spent on car rentals when my car was waiting to be seen by a mechanic. It was negligence on the las vegas dealer that my daughter had to suffer in pain on the side of the highway. As for the power steering pump and hose. I beleive they broke something when trying to repair the overheating problem. The power door lock never really worked since I got the vehicle and the radio always got very hot which could lead to an electrical fire. I beleive this vehicle should have a recall on the engine and electrical system especially when I was shocked that other owners had the same problems.