On or about 10-6-10 I assisted my grandson in purchasing a vehicle from a car lot in cleveland ohio. The car was a 1995 chevy lumina. We were told the car had been purchased at an auction in pa. And driven to cleveland without a problem. I paid $635 for the downpayment with additional $300 to be paid by 11-5-10 for a title transfer. Then $200 a month thereafter for 12 months. We left with an elated young man who now had a way to get back and forth to work for his two jobs. The next day he takes it for an oil change and is told that the car has numerous problems, leaking gaskets, bad struts, rusted floor, and leak in gas tank and transmission. The next day, it stopped running. Contacted the dealer who towed it and claimed to repair leaking trans. Three days later it stops again, they tow it from I-480 highway and each tow we have to pay them $45. They are given a list of repairs needed, even though purchased with no warranty the car barely leaves the lot before it breaks down. On payday, he gets car back this time and fills tank up only for his job parking lot to be covered with leaking gas and the police and fire dept. Are called and tell him not to drive the car as the leak is a death trap. Again I pay for a tow from aaa $64. They are informed and state they put a gas tank on and that we cannot contact them regarding anymore problems. Two days ago the car stops again, battery dead. I purchase a new battery and today, the stabilizer bar falls and the struts are hanging leaving the car undriveable. Something must be done regarding unscrupulous dealers that sell these hard working people unreliable transportation.
Chevrolet Lumina fuel leak problems
14 of the 2,945 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Lumina describe fuel leak, most of them for the 1997 model year.
- owner complaints
- 14
- worst model year
- 1997
- typical mileage
- 65,000
By model year
- 19991
- 19981
- 19975
- 19953
- 19941
- 19931
- 19921
- 19911
Often reported together
What owners say
Vehicle caught on fire 15 minutes after being parked in the driveway. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The fire also damaged another vehicle, the right side of the garage, and an upper room. The cause of the fire was determined to have been caused by one of two things, either fuel leakage or electrical. The dealer was not notified.*ak vehicle has had fuel injection system repaired in 2001 and 2002. Right signal repaired in jan. 2004, headlight dimmer switch repaired in april for texas inspection. Then vehicle caught on fire in may. *bf
Consumer stated fuel leaked. Dealer indicated that fuel tank rusted which produced a hole. *ak the consumer stated that fuel leaked constantly from the vehicle. Moving or parked the consumer noticed a puddle of gas under the vehicle. The consumer was told that due to lack of driving the fuel tank rusted out.
Leaking gasket on 1999 chevrolet lumina with about 55000 miles. Internet lists many cars with this same problem. It seems that gm uses bad gasket material. It costs owner $650 to repair. Gm should bear the cost because they used bad gaskets.
Consumer found gas leaking from the top of the gas tank. The gas tank is degrading because snow, rain and road salt accumulates on the top of the tank. *jg *jb
My gas tank on my 1997 lumina was just replaced because of a leak. My wife's work vehicle which is a 1997 lumina had its gas tank replaced this summer. I think there is a gas leak problem with the 1997 lumina. Dt
Consumer states gas tank leaks, cant fill up because gas leaks out. Took to chevrolet and they cant get a new gas tank. Please provide any further information. Mr
There was gas leaking from the vehicle's fuel tank. The consumer stated that because of the design defect, snow sand and road salt was allowed to accumulate on the top of the gas tank causing it to rust and degrade.
Fuel tank has cracked around seams causing fuel leakage. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model. However, this vehicle is not included in recall due to VIN. *ak
Fuel leaking from gas tank. Noticed a strong scent of gasoline, a few days later discovered a puddle of gasoline under car. All fuel lines appear o.k. Gas tank is leaking from center of tank.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fill tube may be loose and could separate.
- Risk
- This could cause fuel leakage exceeding the permissible amount.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel hose fill neck clamp and, if necessary, reposition and tighten the clamp.
Recall number 00V160000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- There is fuel leakage at the fuel tank fill and/or vent pipe extension solder joints.
- Risk
- Fuel leaks can lead to a vehicle fire if exposed to asource of ignition.
- Remedy
- Replace the fuel tank.
Recall number 92V161000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Lumina fuel leak
Which Chevrolet Lumina years have fuel leak problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1997 (5 complaints), 1995 (3 complaints) and 1991 (1 complaints).
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