Chevrolet Lumina hesitation problems

Filed Jan 23, 2008 · Engine · 41,000 miles · AL

I have a 1999 chevy lumina purchase new in 1999. The intake gasket has ben serviced on 3/14/03 at $216, on 12/15/03 car smoking and fluid leaking again and this was $737. Now I have been faced with the same problems. For several weeks I was adding coolant on a weekly basis until it started to be every 2-3 days. Then the car started smoking and I panic and took it to the nearest shop on my way to work. The manager told me that it was a intake gasket manifold problem. When they were done it had cost me $763 dollars. I was told that there were other vehicles in their shop with similar problems. However, after leaving that same day, the car begun hesitating when accelerating as though it was not getting any gas. That made no since because I had 3/4 of a tank of gas. Why are these problems happening at this point because I have consistently serviced this vehicle on a regular basis since purchasing in 1999. I am told that there are recalls on these particular problems. Please help me because I value and take good care of my cars, but I feel that everything is defective. I have also had issues with having to have brake jobs every 6 mos. On this same vehicle. What is the problems. Will you help.

Filed Nov 27, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 134,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the engine hesitated without warning. Upon initial inspection by the contact, it was determined the failure was possibly related to the exhaust system. The dealer and manufacturer were not alerted.

Filed Apr 15, 2002 · Electrical · WI

Intermittently the vehicle will not crank, other times it will hesitate, resulting in vehicle not being operable. Mechanic has been notified, and stated could not find cause, reported by owner of vehicle.*ak

Filed Sep 18, 2000 · Body, Brakes · IN

Rattling noise every time I park or sit. Sounds near the motor. Carburator is clogged. Left passanger door does not open. Hesitation of motor while acceleration, brakes and rotors are bad on the back left and right tires.

Filed Sep 4, 2000 · Transmission · NY

I lose power when going up slight inclines and the engine seems to hesitate when driving up the incline. At first I thought maybe the spark plugs were bad but had them checked and are fine. I believe the transmission is going because the car also rolls backward when stopped or on an incline.

Filed Aug 11, 2000 · Engine · OH

The car cuts out, has a miss or hesitation that has not been detected on machinery.the engine was replaced, the fuel pump replaced, I was told not to use bp or super america gas, no higher than 87 octane and I have done everything religiously.the dealer has had the car on multiple occasions & admits a problem.I became so frustrated that I filed a complaint with the ohio attorney general's office.automobile complaints are outsourced and "autocap" has been working to resolve the problem.however, after a year I remain frustrated.I have narrowly escaped at least two accidents because of this hesitation & then pressing the gas & taking off with a vengence.this car is definately an unsafe vehicle but I have come accustomed to driving it as I have no alternative.however, my youngest son just received his driving permit & I am scared to death to let him drive this car.the dealer installed a computer at one time which recorded 3 incidents of the problem.however, upon retrieving the data, the dealer claims there was data.they also report problems with the computers & quite frankly I don't believe they know how to use them.at one point the dealer offered to take this vehicle off my hands & put me in either another '97 for an additional $1000 or a new car for $349/mo.due to credit problems (a long story but I've worked 2 jobs for the past 11 years after a plant closing where my husband & I became displaced workers.we survived on my credit cards as my husband had problems emotionally & mentally dealing with being unable to provide for his family.he made less than $2000 several years & I became the sole provider.I wouldn't call living in a $60,000 home living lavishly so you can see we didn't get extravagent!)I cannot get a loan.however, I am working to repay my debts & rebuild my credit.the constant worry of driving an unsafe vehicle is driving me insane.any assistance you may provide would be greatly appreciated.thank you for your time.

Filed Nov 10, 1999 · Transmission · OH

While gong up a slight incline at 30 MPH and up vehicle jerked/hesitated like it was going to cut off. Dealer and manufacturer were notified about the problem. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.

Filed Apr 6, 1999 · Transmission · FL

Defective automatic transmission caused the vehicle to hesitate and stall while driving which may cause an accident. Also the reverse position does not work. Problem is reoccurring. Please provide further information.

Filed Dec 7, 1998 · Transmission · MD

Transmission is slipping, causing the vehicle to hesitate. Cause unknown. *ak

Filed Jun 30, 1998 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

Driving at approximately 35-40 MPH ,going up or down hill vehicle will begin to hesitate, eventually causing the vehicle to stall. Dealer cannot duplicate problem, but has replaced fuel filter and vehicle speed sensor. Defect is still occurring.