I have a 2000 chevy lumina with 54,xxx miles on it. In 2003 when it had 22,xxx miles on it I had the transmission worked on because it was shuttering and shifting hard. It was still under warranty at the time. Now, 6 years later I am having the exact same problem and am told I have to have a whole new transmission installed. A car that has 54,xxx miles on it and has always been serviced on time should not have the transmission go out. It had a code of 1810 when diagnostics was done to it.
Chevrolet Lumina transmission failure problems
27 of the 2,945 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Lumina describe complete transmission failure, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 27
- worst model year
- 1995
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
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What owners say
Problems with transmission on 200 chevrolet lumina.*mr the vehicle's transmission failed with only 42549 miles. The manufacturer was contacted and told the consumer that she would possibly be reimbursed for the cost of the transmission repair.
The transmission failed. *mr *nlm
Consumer stated while driving, the transmission failed, the entire transmission was replaced. Mr
Transmission failure occurred do to pressure build up in tranmission housing causing the top of the housing to crack. Transmission had massive fluid leak and debris was floating in transmission. Debris damaged gearing in tranmission and causing it to be replaced. Cost to replace transmission was $1997.37. I am currently in contact with my chevy dealer to find out if they will compensate me. I will also be contacting corporate chevy offices as well. Mr
Driver's side rear window went down would not go back up-no problem with this window before-driver's side front window-sluggish,often loses power......driver's side window knob pushed in cannot retrieve it.....engine began over heating in nov...antifreeze put in...antifreeze mixed in with engine oil..engine froze up-had to be replaced.........antifreeze part just shatterted as car coming out of parking space--fluids lost-engine lost power---mechanic reports new transmission needed estimates $2,500---mechanic reports that this or similar failures of transmisssion common on this vechicle and that transmission experts are aware of this and have frequent complaints.....all these events occurred in last 6 months in addition to the need of brake hub bearing on left rear wheel..total estimated cost $5,000
Transmission failed. Nlm
Car was purchased at a dealership. I understood it was a used car and I wanted to purchase the extended warranty, but dealership would not let us. Two weeks after purchase the transmission blew. We bought another transmission from dealership and then that one failed. Finally, I complained to the manufacturer and received a new transmission. This car has had a total of 3 transmissions, new head gaskets and now the engine failed. The locks on passenger and driver side do not work. The car was well maintained. I was told by the manufacturer that they could not help me in any way due to the age and mileage on the car. I know plenty of people who have had their cars for at least 8 or 10 yrs. And still have the same engine. I suspect the dealership knew something was wrong with this car and sold it to us anyway. The car was sold to us for $12,500 they added an additional 25% interest, so in the end we are paying over $20,000 for this car. It is now going to cost me $4,800 to fix the car. This price exceeds what I owe. This car has been nothing but problems since day 1 and now the windows work when they want to. This vehicle is used to get to work and home, it's not like I was out drag racing in it. I'm just very upset. Any feedback or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Transmission failure.
While driving about 50 MPH vehicle died. This happened without warning. Vehicle was towed to a transmission shop, where transmission was replaced.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- The reverse servo apply pin may bind in the case which could cause reverse band distress (loss or slipping of reverse), reverse band drag in drive range (poor performance -- poor power), or the transmission to remain in reverse while the shift indicator shows neutral gear position.
- Risk
- If the transmission remains in reverse while the shiftindicator shows neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward and resultin a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the transaxle where required.
Recall number 91V214000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Lumina transmission failure
Which Chevrolet Lumina years have complete transmission failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (14 complaints), 1996 (6 complaints) and 1992 (2 complaints).
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