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15V701000 Oct 26, 2015 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chev...

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Aug 13, 2019 Engine 13,600 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR HOME AND IT SHUT OFF , NOW IT WON'T TURN BACK ON

Aug 13, 2019 Engine 13,600 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR HOME AND IT SHUT OFF , NOW IT WON'T TURN BACK ON

Nov 13, 2018 Electrical System

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA LS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PASS-KEY 11 SECURITY SYSTEM ACTIVATED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE STEERING AND BRAKING FUNCTIONS WHILE BEING DRIVEN. *JS

Nov 13, 2018 Electrical System

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA LS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PASS-KEY 11 SECURITY SYSTEM ACTIVATED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE STEERING AND BRAKING FUNCTIONS WHILE BEING DRIVEN. *JS

Oct 11, 2017 Steering 5 mi

MY STEERING WHEEL HAS BEEN LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING AND I HAVE ALMOST CRASHED INTO OTHER VEHICLES AND BUILDINGS.

Oct 11, 2017 Steering 5 mi

MY STEERING WHEEL HAS BEEN LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING AND I HAVE ALMOST CRASHED INTO OTHER VEHICLES AND BUILDINGS.

Apr 4, 2017 Structure Fire 15 mi

I TOOK MY CAR FOR A SERVICE REPAIR. (TUNE UP) ONLY TO DISCOVER ON THE WAYA AWKWARD SMELL AND MISFIRE. UPON ARRIVING I WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE INTERNAL HOOD INSULATION BROKE FREE AND CRUMBLED IN CHUNKS ON TOP OF MY FUEL INJECTOR AND CREATED A HEAT THAT MELTED FOUR OF THE FUEL INJECTOR WIRES COVERS AND...

Apr 4, 2017 Structure Fire 15 mi

I TOOK MY CAR FOR A SERVICE REPAIR. (TUNE UP) ONLY TO DISCOVER ON THE WAYA AWKWARD SMELL AND MISFIRE. UPON ARRIVING I WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE INTERNAL HOOD INSULATION BROKE FREE AND CRUMBLED IN CHUNKS ON TOP OF MY FUEL INJECTOR AND CREATED A HEAT THAT MELTED FOUR OF THE FUEL INJECTOR WIRES COVERS AND...

Jun 30, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:...

Jun 30, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:...

Feb 26, 2016 Engine 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A TECHNICIAN WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE HEAD GASKETS LEAKING WATER INTO THE PISTONS. THE HEAD GASKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ...

Feb 26, 2016 Engine 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A TECHNICIAN WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE HEAD GASKETS LEAKING WATER INTO THE PISTONS. THE HEAD GASKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ...

Feb 17, 2016 Tires 25,000 mi

DRIVING AT 70MPH THERE WAS A THERE WAS A LARGE INCREASE IN NOISE AND VIBRATION FOR A MINUTE FOLLOWED BY A LOUD BANG. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT AN EXPLOSIVE TIRE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED. SEVERAL PLACES ON THE SIDEWALL WERE TORN AND THE TREAD HAD BULGES ON IT. THE DEFECTIVE TIRE WAS REPLACED. 2 MONTHS...

Feb 17, 2016 Tires 25,000 mi

DRIVING AT 70MPH THERE WAS A THERE WAS A LARGE INCREASE IN NOISE AND VIBRATION FOR A MINUTE FOLLOWED BY A LOUD BANG. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT AN EXPLOSIVE TIRE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED. SEVERAL PLACES ON THE SIDEWALL WERE TORN AND THE TREAD HAD BULGES ON IT. THE DEFECTIVE TIRE WAS REPLACED. 2 MONTHS...

Feb 8, 2016 Engine 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHSTA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CON...

Feb 8, 2016 Engine 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHSTA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CON...

Dec 3, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

BOUGHT 99 CHEVY LUMINA USED 5-6 MONTHS AGO CHECKED EVERYTHING OUT, FOUND NOTHING SERIOUS WITH CAR JUST MINOR TUNE UP NEEDED AND NEW TIRES. GAVE CAR TO MY SON AS A GOOD FIRST CAR, LAST NIGHT TOOK HIM TO FILL UP GAS TANK AND SMELLED GAS, LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND SAW A DRIP COMING FROM WHAT APPEARS ...

Dec 3, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

BOUGHT 99 CHEVY LUMINA USED 5-6 MONTHS AGO CHECKED EVERYTHING OUT, FOUND NOTHING SERIOUS WITH CAR JUST MINOR TUNE UP NEEDED AND NEW TIRES. GAVE CAR TO MY SON AS A GOOD FIRST CAR, LAST NIGHT TOOK HIM TO FILL UP GAS TANK AND SMELLED GAS, LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND SAW A DRIP COMING FROM WHAT APPEARS ...

Sep 17, 2014 Electrical System

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CUT OFF, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT WAS DETERMINED, THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN WENT OUT, THE EGR...

Sep 17, 2014 Steering

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CUT OFF, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT WAS DETERMINED, THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN WENT OUT, THE EGR...

Sep 17, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CUT OFF, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT WAS DETERMINED, THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN WENT OUT, THE EGR...

Sep 17, 2014 Equipment

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CUT OFF, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT WAS DETERMINED, THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN WENT OUT, THE EGR...

Sep 17, 2014 Visibility

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CUT OFF, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT WAS DETERMINED, THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN WENT OUT, THE EGR...

Sep 17, 2014 Electrical System

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CUT OFF, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT WAS DETERMINED, THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN WENT OUT, THE EGR...

Sep 17, 2014 Steering

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CUT OFF, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT WAS DETERMINED, THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN WENT OUT, THE EGR...

Sep 17, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CUT OFF, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT WAS DETERMINED, THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN WENT OUT, THE EGR...

Sep 17, 2014 Equipment

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CUT OFF, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT WAS DETERMINED, THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN WENT OUT, THE EGR...

Sep 17, 2014 Visibility

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CUT OFF, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT WAS DETERMINED, THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN WENT OUT, THE EGR...

Apr 1, 2014 Engine 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR WILL JUST SUDDENLY CUT OFF AND THIS OCCURS WHETHER STOPPED AT THE LIGHT OR WHILE PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THE VOLT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR JUST CUTS OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER (YOUMAN'S CHEVROLET, MACON, GA) TRIED TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS T...

Apr 1, 2014 Steering 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR WILL JUST SUDDENLY CUT OFF AND THIS OCCURS WHETHER STOPPED AT THE LIGHT OR WHILE PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THE VOLT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR JUST CUTS OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER (YOUMAN'S CHEVROLET, MACON, GA) TRIED TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS T...

Apr 1, 2014 Electrical System 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR WILL JUST SUDDENLY CUT OFF AND THIS OCCURS WHETHER STOPPED AT THE LIGHT OR WHILE PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THE VOLT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR JUST CUTS OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER (YOUMAN'S CHEVROLET, MACON, GA) TRIED TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS T...

Apr 1, 2014 Engine 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR WILL JUST SUDDENLY CUT OFF AND THIS OCCURS WHETHER STOPPED AT THE LIGHT OR WHILE PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THE VOLT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR JUST CUTS OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER (YOUMAN'S CHEVROLET, MACON, GA) TRIED TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS T...

Apr 1, 2014 Steering 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR WILL JUST SUDDENLY CUT OFF AND THIS OCCURS WHETHER STOPPED AT THE LIGHT OR WHILE PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THE VOLT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR JUST CUTS OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER (YOUMAN'S CHEVROLET, MACON, GA) TRIED TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS T...

Apr 1, 2014 Electrical System 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR WILL JUST SUDDENLY CUT OFF AND THIS OCCURS WHETHER STOPPED AT THE LIGHT OR WHILE PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THE VOLT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR JUST CUTS OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER (YOUMAN'S CHEVROLET, MACON, GA) TRIED TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS T...

Dec 7, 2011 Steering 79,528 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY HUSBAND'S 1999 LUMINA. I STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION TO WAIT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THE LIGHT CHANGED I PROCEEDED INTO THE INTERSECTION, I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, HOWEVER THE CAR PROCEEDED STRAIGHT. THE TIRES WOULD NOT TURN, HOWEVER THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED FREELY BUT THE TIRES WO...

Dec 7, 2011 Steering 79,528 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY HUSBAND'S 1999 LUMINA. I STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION TO WAIT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THE LIGHT CHANGED I PROCEEDED INTO THE INTERSECTION, I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, HOWEVER THE CAR PROCEEDED STRAIGHT. THE TIRES WOULD NOT TURN, HOWEVER THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED FREELY BUT THE TIRES WO...

Nov 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 200,000 mi

GM SAFETY RECALL COMPLAINT: I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY DROVE ABOUT HALF A BLOCK AND SMELLED SMOKE; RETURNED HOME, PARKED AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. RAISED HOOD AND FOUND ENGINE OWN FIRE IN SMALL FLAMES. I PROCEEDED TO POUR A SMALL BUCKET OF WATER ON THE FIRE AND IT WENT OUT. COINCIDE...

Nov 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 200,000 mi

GM SAFETY RECALL COMPLAINT: I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY DROVE ABOUT HALF A BLOCK AND SMELLED SMOKE; RETURNED HOME, PARKED AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. RAISED HOOD AND FOUND ENGINE OWN FIRE IN SMALL FLAMES. I PROCEEDED TO POUR A SMALL BUCKET OF WATER ON THE FIRE AND IT WENT OUT. COINCIDE...

May 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING WATER FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. A GAS-LIKE FUME WAS COMING FROM THE VENTS AND WOULD SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACT...

May 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING WATER FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. A GAS-LIKE FUME WAS COMING FROM THE VENTS AND WOULD SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACT...

May 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING WATER FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. A GAS-LIKE FUME WAS COMING FROM THE VENTS AND WOULD SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACT...

May 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING WATER FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. A GAS-LIKE FUME WAS COMING FROM THE VENTS AND WOULD SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACT...

May 26, 2011 Power Train 162,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACTS OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHIFT FROM THIRD TO FOURTH GEAR THE GEARS WOULD STICK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE INTO THE NEXT GEAR. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CO...

May 26, 2011 Power Train 162,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACTS OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHIFT FROM THIRD TO FOURTH GEAR THE GEARS WOULD STICK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE INTO THE NEXT GEAR. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CO...

Oct 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHEVY LUMINA - THE INTAKE GASKET, STARTED LEAKING, GRADUALLY, NOW IT HAS A BAD LEAK. I READ GM HAS OR HAD A RECALL ON INTAKE GASKETS. *TR

Oct 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 CHEVY LUMINA - THE INTAKE GASKET, STARTED LEAKING, GRADUALLY, NOW IT HAS A BAD LEAK. I READ GM HAS OR HAD A RECALL ON INTAKE GASKETS. *TR

Oct 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 138,000 mi

FUMES OF EVAPORATED COOLANT FROM FAULTY GASKET WERE SUCKED INTO VEHICLES VENTILATION SYSTEM. GM NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. *TR

Oct 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 138,000 mi

FUMES OF EVAPORATED COOLANT FROM FAULTY GASKET WERE SUCKED INTO VEHICLES VENTILATION SYSTEM. GM NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. *TR

Jul 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE OWN A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA LTZ WITH THE NATURALLY ASPIRATED L36 3.8L V6. THE VEHICLE HAS THE PROBLEM THAT IT LEAKS BOTH OIL AND ENGINE COOLANT INTERNALLY. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT BY PROFESSIONALS AND HAS BEEN PROVEN TRUE. THE PROFESSIONAL DISCOVERED THE ENGINE IS LEAKING ALONG ABOUT THREE SEALS,...

Jul 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE OWN A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA LTZ WITH THE NATURALLY ASPIRATED L36 3.8L V6. THE VEHICLE HAS THE PROBLEM THAT IT LEAKS BOTH OIL AND ENGINE COOLANT INTERNALLY. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED OUT BY PROFESSIONALS AND HAS BEEN PROVEN TRUE. THE PROFESSIONAL DISCOVERED THE ENGINE IS LEAKING ALONG ABOUT THREE SEALS,...

May 25, 2010 Equipment

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...

May 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

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...

May 25, 2010 Equipment

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...

May 25, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

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...

Apr 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LEAK OFF OF BOTTOM SIDE OF MOTOR. I OWN A 3.1 LITER V6 AND THE COST OF REPLACEMENT IS OUTRAGEOUS CONSIDERING THAT I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE SEVERAL POSTS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE A 1999 CHEVY LUMINA, MY COOLANT LEAK STARTED OVER 2 YEARS AGO....

Apr 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT LEAK OFF OF BOTTOM SIDE OF MOTOR. I OWN A 3.1 LITER V6 AND THE COST OF REPLACEMENT IS OUTRAGEOUS CONSIDERING THAT I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND HAVE SEVERAL POSTS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE A 1999 CHEVY LUMINA, MY COOLANT LEAK STARTED OVER 2 YEARS AGO....

Jan 30, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR OVERHEATING. I CHANGED THE THERMOSTAT AND ALL THE RADIATOR HOSES IN ORDER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THINKING THAT THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BECAUSE MY MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND A LEAK I CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE CAR. IT WAS NOT UNTIL I HAD TO START USING THE HEATER IN OCT...

Jan 30, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR OVERHEATING. I CHANGED THE THERMOSTAT AND ALL THE RADIATOR HOSES IN ORDER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THINKING THAT THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BECAUSE MY MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND A LEAK I CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE CAR. IT WAS NOT UNTIL I HAD TO START USING THE HEATER IN OCT...

Aug 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 180,375 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE VENTS IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. SHE STOPPED THE VEHICLE, OPENED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FIRE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLE...

Aug 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 180,375 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE VENTS IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. SHE STOPPED THE VEHICLE, OPENED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FIRE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLE...

Jul 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

MY LUMINA SUDDENLY BEGAN TO LOOSE REFRIGERANT CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. TOOK THE CAR TO SEVERAL SHOPS INCLUDING A DEALERSHIP AND THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A LOWER MANIFOLD GASKET. EACH AND EVERY REPAIR FACILITY SAID THIS IS VERY COMMON IN THE LUMINA. WITH 56000 MILES I AM NOW FACED WITH A VERY EXPENSIVE ...

Jul 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

MY LUMINA SUDDENLY BEGAN TO LOOSE REFRIGERANT CAUSING THE CAR TO OVERHEAT. TOOK THE CAR TO SEVERAL SHOPS INCLUDING A DEALERSHIP AND THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A LOWER MANIFOLD GASKET. EACH AND EVERY REPAIR FACILITY SAID THIS IS VERY COMMON IN THE LUMINA. WITH 56000 MILES I AM NOW FACED WITH A VERY EXPENSIVE ...

Jun 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

1999 CHEVY LUMINA IS LEAKING OIL FROM THE VALVE COVER GASKET AS CONFIRMED BY TWO SEPARATE MECHANICS. GM HAS ISSUED A RECALL DUE TO FIRE HAZARD FOR THIS ISSUE BUT ONLY AUTHORIZES DEALERS TO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG CHANNEL TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE. OIL CAN STILL LEAK INTO THE MANIFOLD, WHICH DUE T...

Jun 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

1999 CHEVY LUMINA IS LEAKING OIL FROM THE VALVE COVER GASKET AS CONFIRMED BY TWO SEPARATE MECHANICS. GM HAS ISSUED A RECALL DUE TO FIRE HAZARD FOR THIS ISSUE BUT ONLY AUTHORIZES DEALERS TO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG CHANNEL TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE. OIL CAN STILL LEAK INTO THE MANIFOLD, WHICH DUE T...

May 29, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 167,000 mi

VEHICLE KILLS WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. NOT EVERY TIME BUT I'VE BEEN STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION TRYING TO RESTART IT FROM A STOP LIGHT. *TR

May 29, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 167,000 mi

VEHICLE KILLS WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. NOT EVERY TIME BUT I'VE BEEN STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION TRYING TO RESTART IT FROM A STOP LIGHT. *TR

May 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING FAILURES SIMILAR TO THOSE LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V116000. A MECHANIC NOTICED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT IT WOULD COST MONEY TO REPAIR. CHEVROLET STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN...

May 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING FAILURES SIMILAR TO THOSE LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V116000. A MECHANIC NOTICED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT IT WOULD COST MONEY TO REPAIR. CHEVROLET STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN...

Mar 18, 2009 Exterior Lighting 215,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CAUSES REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO WORK. I DIDN'T FIND OUT ABOUT IT UNTIL A POLICE OFFICER PULLED ME OVER FOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT COMING ON. I WAS LET OFF WITH A WARNING. I DID A SEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME WITH THE SAME MODEL VE...

Mar 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 215,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CAUSES REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO WORK. I DIDN'T FIND OUT ABOUT IT UNTIL A POLICE OFFICER PULLED ME OVER FOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT COMING ON. I WAS LET OFF WITH A WARNING. I DID A SEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME WITH THE SAME MODEL VE...

Mar 18, 2009 Exterior Lighting 215,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CAUSES REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO WORK. I DIDN'T FIND OUT ABOUT IT UNTIL A POLICE OFFICER PULLED ME OVER FOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT COMING ON. I WAS LET OFF WITH A WARNING. I DID A SEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME WITH THE SAME MODEL VE...

Mar 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 215,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CAUSES REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO WORK. I DIDN'T FIND OUT ABOUT IT UNTIL A POLICE OFFICER PULLED ME OVER FOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT COMING ON. I WAS LET OFF WITH A WARNING. I DID A SEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME WITH THE SAME MODEL VE...

Mar 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED A SECOND TIME AND WAS RESTARTED. DEALER HAS STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. HE STATES HE CAN ONLY DRIVE IT SHORT DISTANCES. *KB

Mar 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED A SECOND TIME AND WAS RESTARTED. DEALER HAS STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. HE STATES HE CAN ONLY DRIVE IT SHORT DISTANCES. *KB

Feb 11, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 175,200 mi

CAR CAUGHT FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY 10 MINUTES AFTER I RETURNED HOME. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED AND FIRE DEPT. WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT FIRE BEFORE IT SPREAD TO MY HOME. FIRE INSPECTOR SAID IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS CAUSED BY THE FUEL INJECTORS. *TR

Feb 11, 2008 Electrical System Fire 175,200 mi

CAR CAUGHT FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY 10 MINUTES AFTER I RETURNED HOME. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED AND FIRE DEPT. WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT FIRE BEFORE IT SPREAD TO MY HOME. FIRE INSPECTOR SAID IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS CAUSED BY THE FUEL INJECTORS. *TR

Feb 11, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 175,200 mi

CAR CAUGHT FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY 10 MINUTES AFTER I RETURNED HOME. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED AND FIRE DEPT. WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT FIRE BEFORE IT SPREAD TO MY HOME. FIRE INSPECTOR SAID IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS CAUSED BY THE FUEL INJECTORS. *TR

Feb 11, 2008 Electrical System Fire 175,200 mi

CAR CAUGHT FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY 10 MINUTES AFTER I RETURNED HOME. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED AND FIRE DEPT. WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT FIRE BEFORE IT SPREAD TO MY HOME. FIRE INSPECTOR SAID IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS CAUSED BY THE FUEL INJECTORS. *TR

Jan 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

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 ...

Jan 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

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 ...

Sep 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE INTAKE GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WILL COST $1,000. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 51,000.

Sep 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE INTAKE GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WILL COST $1,000. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 51,000.

Apr 24, 2007 Steering

1999 LUMINA CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE HAD TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD BECAUSE IT WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF**CC THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE JOINTS WERE SEALED AT THE MANUFACTURING PLANT, THEY SHOULD HAVE PROPERLY LUBRICATED THE PART. *JB

Apr 24, 2007 Steering

1999 LUMINA CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE HAD TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD BECAUSE IT WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF**CC THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE JOINTS WERE SEALED AT THE MANUFACTURING PLANT, THEY SHOULD HAVE PROPERLY LUBRICATED THE PART. *JB

Mar 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 111,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING HOT. TOOK IT TO MIDAS, MIDAS WHO SAID IT WAS A INTAKE MANIFOLD PROBLEM WITH THE PLASTIC CAP AND NEEDED TO REPLACE IT FOR TOTAL OF 700.00. MIDAS SAID THEY HAVE HAD A LOT OF CUSTOMERS WITH SAME PROBLEM DUE TO ANTIFREEZE STRENGTH THE DEALERSHIP WAS REQUIRED TO PUT INTO VEHICLE. ...

Mar 20, 2007 Power Train 111,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING HOT. TOOK IT TO MIDAS, MIDAS WHO SAID IT WAS A INTAKE MANIFOLD PROBLEM WITH THE PLASTIC CAP AND NEEDED TO REPLACE IT FOR TOTAL OF 700.00. MIDAS SAID THEY HAVE HAD A LOT OF CUSTOMERS WITH SAME PROBLEM DUE TO ANTIFREEZE STRENGTH THE DEALERSHIP WAS REQUIRED TO PUT INTO VEHICLE. ...

Mar 20, 2007 Suspension 111,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING HOT. TOOK IT TO MIDAS, MIDAS WHO SAID IT WAS A INTAKE MANIFOLD PROBLEM WITH THE PLASTIC CAP AND NEEDED TO REPLACE IT FOR TOTAL OF 700.00. MIDAS SAID THEY HAVE HAD A LOT OF CUSTOMERS WITH SAME PROBLEM DUE TO ANTIFREEZE STRENGTH THE DEALERSHIP WAS REQUIRED TO PUT INTO VEHICLE. ...

Mar 20, 2007 Electrical System 111,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING HOT. TOOK IT TO MIDAS, MIDAS WHO SAID IT WAS A INTAKE MANIFOLD PROBLEM WITH THE PLASTIC CAP AND NEEDED TO REPLACE IT FOR TOTAL OF 700.00. MIDAS SAID THEY HAVE HAD A LOT OF CUSTOMERS WITH SAME PROBLEM DUE TO ANTIFREEZE STRENGTH THE DEALERSHIP WAS REQUIRED TO PUT INTO VEHICLE. ...

Mar 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 111,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING HOT. TOOK IT TO MIDAS, MIDAS WHO SAID IT WAS A INTAKE MANIFOLD PROBLEM WITH THE PLASTIC CAP AND NEEDED TO REPLACE IT FOR TOTAL OF 700.00. MIDAS SAID THEY HAVE HAD A LOT OF CUSTOMERS WITH SAME PROBLEM DUE TO ANTIFREEZE STRENGTH THE DEALERSHIP WAS REQUIRED TO PUT INTO VEHICLE. ...

Mar 20, 2007 Power Train 111,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING HOT. TOOK IT TO MIDAS, MIDAS WHO SAID IT WAS A INTAKE MANIFOLD PROBLEM WITH THE PLASTIC CAP AND NEEDED TO REPLACE IT FOR TOTAL OF 700.00. MIDAS SAID THEY HAVE HAD A LOT OF CUSTOMERS WITH SAME PROBLEM DUE TO ANTIFREEZE STRENGTH THE DEALERSHIP WAS REQUIRED TO PUT INTO VEHICLE. ...

Mar 20, 2007 Suspension 111,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING HOT. TOOK IT TO MIDAS, MIDAS WHO SAID IT WAS A INTAKE MANIFOLD PROBLEM WITH THE PLASTIC CAP AND NEEDED TO REPLACE IT FOR TOTAL OF 700.00. MIDAS SAID THEY HAVE HAD A LOT OF CUSTOMERS WITH SAME PROBLEM DUE TO ANTIFREEZE STRENGTH THE DEALERSHIP WAS REQUIRED TO PUT INTO VEHICLE. ...

Mar 20, 2007 Electrical System 111,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS RUNNING HOT. TOOK IT TO MIDAS, MIDAS WHO SAID IT WAS A INTAKE MANIFOLD PROBLEM WITH THE PLASTIC CAP AND NEEDED TO REPLACE IT FOR TOTAL OF 700.00. MIDAS SAID THEY HAVE HAD A LOT OF CUSTOMERS WITH SAME PROBLEM DUE TO ANTIFREEZE STRENGTH THE DEALERSHIP WAS REQUIRED TO PUT INTO VEHICLE. ...

Aug 25, 2006 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING OR WORKING ON/OFF. FOUND THE CAUSE TO BE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH AFTER REPLACING THE STOP LIGHT SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED BY THE MANUFACTURER AT NO COST TO THE OWNERS OF THE CARS. *JB

Aug 25, 2006 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING OR WORKING ON/OFF. FOUND THE CAUSE TO BE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH AFTER REPLACING THE STOP LIGHT SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED BY THE MANUFACTURER AT NO COST TO THE OWNERS OF THE CARS. *JB

Aug 25, 2006 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING OR WORKING ON/OFF. FOUND THE CAUSE TO BE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH AFTER REPLACING THE STOP LIGHT SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED BY THE MANUFACTURER AT NO COST TO THE OWNERS OF THE CARS. *JB

Aug 25, 2006 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING OR WORKING ON/OFF. FOUND THE CAUSE TO BE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH AFTER REPLACING THE STOP LIGHT SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED BY THE MANUFACTURER AT NO COST TO THE OWNERS OF THE CARS. *JB

Aug 12, 2006 Exterior Lighting 169,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. THIRD BRAKE LIGHT IN BACK DASH WORKS. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WORK SOMETIMES WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS USED. BULBS AND FUSES ARE O.K. *JB

Aug 12, 2006 Exterior Lighting 169,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. THIRD BRAKE LIGHT IN BACK DASH WORKS. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WORK SOMETIMES WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS USED. BULBS AND FUSES ARE O.K. *JB

Feb 24, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INTERMITTENTLY FILLS WITH FUMES AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR 30 MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE FUMES WERE NEVER PRESENT AT THE TIME OF...

Feb 24, 2006 Electrical System 48,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INTERMITTENTLY FILLS WITH FUMES AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR 30 MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE FUMES WERE NEVER PRESENT AT THE TIME OF...

Feb 24, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INTERMITTENTLY FILLS WITH FUMES AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR 30 MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE FUMES WERE NEVER PRESENT AT THE TIME OF...

Feb 24, 2006 Electrical System 48,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INTERMITTENTLY FILLS WITH FUMES AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR 30 MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE FUMES WERE NEVER PRESENT AT THE TIME OF...

Jan 19, 2006 Tires

ON AUGUST 28, 2005 THE LEFT FRONT TIRE ON MY VEHICLE SUFFERED A MAJOR TREAD SEPARATION. THE ONGOING ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM WITH THE COOPER TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY OF FINDLAY, OHIO, IS DISTURBING TO SAY THE LEAST. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT YOUR AGENCY WISHES TO KNOW OF THESE SITUATIONS. *...

Jan 19, 2006 Tires

ON AUGUST 28, 2005 THE LEFT FRONT TIRE ON MY VEHICLE SUFFERED A MAJOR TREAD SEPARATION. THE ONGOING ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM WITH THE COOPER TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY OF FINDLAY, OHIO, IS DISTURBING TO SAY THE LEAST. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT YOUR AGENCY WISHES TO KNOW OF THESE SITUATIONS. *...

Oct 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO MY CAR STARTED TO OVER HEAT. IT BECAME INCREASINGLY WORST. THE CAR WAS LEAKING COOLANT SEVERELY. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE INTAKE MANIFEST GASKET. I NEVER KNEW HOW MUCH THIS WAS A PROBLEM UNTIL I STARTED TO RESEARCH TH...

Oct 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO MY CAR STARTED TO OVER HEAT. IT BECAME INCREASINGLY WORST. THE CAR WAS LEAKING COOLANT SEVERELY. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE INTAKE MANIFEST GASKET. I NEVER KNEW HOW MUCH THIS WAS A PROBLEM UNTIL I STARTED TO RESEARCH TH...

Sep 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 2,400 mi

CONCERN: 1999 LOW MILEAGE CHEVROLET LUMINA. PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS. CORROSION OR DEFECTIVE WHEEL SENSORS CAN CAUSE TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS. MY CUSTOMER EXPLAINED THAT HIS ABS LIGHT WAS ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. HE HAD DRIVEN THREW HIS FENCE AFTER TURNING INTO HI...

Sep 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 2,400 mi

CONCERN: 1999 LOW MILEAGE CHEVROLET LUMINA. PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS. CORROSION OR DEFECTIVE WHEEL SENSORS CAN CAUSE TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING AT SLOW SPEEDS. MY CUSTOMER EXPLAINED THAT HIS ABS LIGHT WAS ON FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. HE HAD DRIVEN THREW HIS FENCE AFTER TURNING INTO HI...

Apr 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE AND I NOTICE ANTI FREEZE LEAKING. I HAD THE CAR LOOKED AT AND WAS TOLD IT IS THE INTAKE VAVLE THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I AM GOING TO HAVE THE REPAIR DONE AND YES THE REPLACED PART IS AVAILABLE. MY VEHICLE IS A 1999 CHEVY LUMINA AND I ONLY HAVE 60,000 MILE ON IT. I HA...

Apr 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE AND I NOTICE ANTI FREEZE LEAKING. I HAD THE CAR LOOKED AT AND WAS TOLD IT IS THE INTAKE VAVLE THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I AM GOING TO HAVE THE REPAIR DONE AND YES THE REPLACED PART IS AVAILABLE. MY VEHICLE IS A 1999 CHEVY LUMINA AND I ONLY HAVE 60,000 MILE ON IT. I HA...

Apr 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,916 mi

ONLY BY OBSERVING A SLIGHT BUT LESSER COOLANT LEVEL IN THE OVERFLOW JUG OF MY 1999 LUMINA L/S PASSENGER CAR, WERE WE MADE AWARE OF THIS COSTLY DEFECT AT SUCH AN EARLY STAGE. A SUBSEQUENT AND CLOSER LOOK AT THE APPLICABLE AREAS, RESULTED IN CONFIRMATION OF A LEAK AT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. AT A COST OF ...

Apr 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,916 mi

ONLY BY OBSERVING A SLIGHT BUT LESSER COOLANT LEVEL IN THE OVERFLOW JUG OF MY 1999 LUMINA L/S PASSENGER CAR, WERE WE MADE AWARE OF THIS COSTLY DEFECT AT SUCH AN EARLY STAGE. A SUBSEQUENT AND CLOSER LOOK AT THE APPLICABLE AREAS, RESULTED IN CONFIRMATION OF A LEAK AT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. AT A COST OF ...

Jan 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,500 mi

THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING COOLANT OUT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, WHICH IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO HAVE ANY HEAT, IT ALSO CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVER HEAT. OWNER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER. *JB...COST OF INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT $689.15 PLUS TAX. CUSTOMER DECLINED REPAIRS. *AK

Jan 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,500 mi

THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING COOLANT OUT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, WHICH IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO HAVE ANY HEAT, IT ALSO CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVER HEAT. OWNER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER. *JB...COST OF INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT $689.15 PLUS TAX. CUSTOMER DECLINED REPAIRS. *AK

Jan 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE GAS TANK. THE SEAM WHERE THE TOP OF THE TANK AND THE BOTTOM COME TOGETHER ARE RUSTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE A LOT OF GASOLINE. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. *AK

Jan 6, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE GAS TANK. THE SEAM WHERE THE TOP OF THE TANK AND THE BOTTOM COME TOGETHER ARE RUSTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE A LOT OF GASOLINE. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. *AK

Dec 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,200 mi

(1) OUR '99 LUMINA HAD AN INTAKE GASKET FAILURE AND A WATER PUMP FAILURE WHICH I WAS TOLD IS DUE TO A DESIGN FAILURE OF THE GASKET (2) THANKFULLY WE FOUND THE PROBLEM SOON AND THE ENGINE WASN'T EFFECTED (3) THE SHOP REPLACED THE INTAKE GASKET SET, WATER PUMP, REPLACED COOLANT AND SEALS AT A COST OF...

Dec 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,200 mi

(1) OUR '99 LUMINA HAD AN INTAKE GASKET FAILURE AND A WATER PUMP FAILURE WHICH I WAS TOLD IS DUE TO A DESIGN FAILURE OF THE GASKET (2) THANKFULLY WE FOUND THE PROBLEM SOON AND THE ENGINE WASN'T EFFECTED (3) THE SHOP REPLACED THE INTAKE GASKET SET, WATER PUMP, REPLACED COOLANT AND SEALS AT A COST OF...

Nov 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLANT LEAKING OUT OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR, AND CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE HEAD GASKETS NEEDED REPAIRS. *AK

Nov 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLANT LEAKING OUT OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR, AND CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE HEAD GASKETS NEEDED REPAIRS. *AK

Sep 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,224 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT DUE TO BAD ANTIFREEZE. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC *JB

Sep 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,224 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT DUE TO BAD ANTIFREEZE. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC *JB

Jun 23, 2004 Visibility 87,000 mi

THE HEATING SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE ANTIFREEZE. *AK *SC

Jun 23, 2004 Visibility 87,000 mi

THE HEATING SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE ANTIFREEZE. *AK *SC

Jun 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,150 mi

MY STARTER RECENTLY WENT ON MY 1999 CHEVROLET, LUMINA, UPON REPAIR IT WAS FOUND THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A SHORT CREATED BY A SEAL FAILURE IN MY ENGINE. THE ANTIFREEZE IS LEAKING OUT MY ENGINE BLOCK FROM THE MANIFOLD/SEAL AND ONTO MY STARTER. THIS WAS SAIDD TO BE DUE TO THE PLASTIC SEAL USED ON THE ...

Jun 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,150 mi

MY STARTER RECENTLY WENT ON MY 1999 CHEVROLET, LUMINA, UPON REPAIR IT WAS FOUND THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A SHORT CREATED BY A SEAL FAILURE IN MY ENGINE. THE ANTIFREEZE IS LEAKING OUT MY ENGINE BLOCK FROM THE MANIFOLD/SEAL AND ONTO MY STARTER. THIS WAS SAIDD TO BE DUE TO THE PLASTIC SEAL USED ON THE ...

Jun 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,840 mi

MANIFOLD LEAK DEVELOPED AT 62,840. MILES, RESULTING IN LOSS OF COOLANT AND A $500. REPAIR BILL. NOW I SEE FROM THIS SITE THAT MANY, MANY OTHERS HAVE SAME PROBLEMS WITH GM 3.1 LITER V6 ENGINES! N.A.H.*AK

Jun 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,840 mi

MANIFOLD LEAK DEVELOPED AT 62,840. MILES, RESULTING IN LOSS OF COOLANT AND A $500. REPAIR BILL. NOW I SEE FROM THIS SITE THAT MANY, MANY OTHERS HAVE SAME PROBLEMS WITH GM 3.1 LITER V6 ENGINES! N.A.H.*AK

Mar 1, 2004 Power Train 60,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK UNTIL IT HAD WARMS UP. *AK

Mar 1, 2004 Power Train 60,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK UNTIL IT HAD WARMS UP. *AK

Feb 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,000 mi

MY 1999 LUMNIA, AT 28,000 MILES DEVELOPED A COOLANT LEAK AROUND THE INTAKE GASKET AND HEAD GASKET. WAS SMALL BUT DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY, THEN A WEEK LATER THE ALTERNATOR, AT 38,000 THE COOLANT LEAK WAS VERY NOTICEBLE. $$$ TO REPLACE GASKETS WHEN I WAS TOLD THE MANUFACTUER KNEW OF THE BAD GASKE...

Feb 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,000 mi

MY 1999 LUMNIA, AT 28,000 MILES DEVELOPED A COOLANT LEAK AROUND THE INTAKE GASKET AND HEAD GASKET. WAS SMALL BUT DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY, THEN A WEEK LATER THE ALTERNATOR, AT 38,000 THE COOLANT LEAK WAS VERY NOTICEBLE. $$$ TO REPLACE GASKETS WHEN I WAS TOLD THE MANUFACTUER KNEW OF THE BAD GASKE...

Jan 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED...GASKETS LEAKING. COOLANT WONT STAY IN ENGINE. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND MANY 1999 LUMINAS (3.1 V-6 ARE HAVING THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM) APPROXIMATELY COST OF REPAIRS $1,000.00 GM IS DEFINITELY AWARE OF THIS HUGE PROBLEM. A TOTAL RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE AND CORRECT THIS PROBL...

Jan 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED...GASKETS LEAKING. COOLANT WONT STAY IN ENGINE. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND MANY 1999 LUMINAS (3.1 V-6 ARE HAVING THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM) APPROXIMATELY COST OF REPAIRS $1,000.00 GM IS DEFINITELY AWARE OF THIS HUGE PROBLEM. A TOTAL RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE AND CORRECT THIS PROBL...

Jan 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

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. *LA

Jan 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

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. *LA

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

IN YOUR RECALL SECTION FOR CHEVROLET VEHICLES, I COULD NOT FIND MY CAR LISTED. I HAVE A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA, I WAS ATTEMPTING TO FIND OUT WHAT THE CURRENT RECALL STATUS WAS BECAUSE I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED 2 DAYS AGO. *CB

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

IN YOUR RECALL SECTION FOR CHEVROLET VEHICLES, I COULD NOT FIND MY CAR LISTED. I HAVE A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA, I WAS ATTEMPTING TO FIND OUT WHAT THE CURRENT RECALL STATUS WAS BECAUSE I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED 2 DAYS AGO. *CB

Jan 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WITHOUT WARNING ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK TO THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING DRIVING 22 MPH, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A LIGHT POLE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WITHOUT WARNING ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK TO THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING DRIVING 22 MPH, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A LIGHT POLE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WITHOUT WARNING ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK TO THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING DRIVING 22 MPH, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A LIGHT POLE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WITHOUT WARNING ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK TO THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING DRIVING 22 MPH, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A LIGHT POLE. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

MANIFOLD LEAK DEVELOPED AROUND 55000 MILES, RESULTING IN LOSS OF COOLANT, AND $1000 REPAIR, OF AN APPARENTLY COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM 3.1 LITER V6 ENGINES. MINE IS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. *AK

Dec 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

MANIFOLD LEAK DEVELOPED AROUND 55000 MILES, RESULTING IN LOSS OF COOLANT, AND $1000 REPAIR, OF AN APPARENTLY COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM 3.1 LITER V6 ENGINES. MINE IS A 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. *AK

Nov 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,238 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING AND GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE SOUNDS COULD BE HEARD WHEN EVER THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE RIVETS FROM THE BRAKES SHOES RUSTED OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE O...

Nov 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 23,238 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING AND GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE SOUNDS COULD BE HEARD WHEN EVER THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE RIVETS FROM THE BRAKES SHOES RUSTED OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE O...

Oct 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA,ONLY 70,000 MILES, HAVE HAD THE INJECTORS FLUSHED X3, NOW NEED MANIFOLD REPLACED AND HEAD GASKET REPLACED, COSTING APPROXIMATELY $1000. PROBLEM RELATED TO DEFECTIVE GASKETS ON CHEVROLET'S PART SHOULD BE PAID FOR BY CHEVROLET, NOT THE AUTO OWNER. CHEVROLET HAS BEEN AWARE OF TH...

Oct 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA,ONLY 70,000 MILES, HAVE HAD THE INJECTORS FLUSHED X3, NOW NEED MANIFOLD REPLACED AND HEAD GASKET REPLACED, COSTING APPROXIMATELY $1000. PROBLEM RELATED TO DEFECTIVE GASKETS ON CHEVROLET'S PART SHOULD BE PAID FOR BY CHEVROLET, NOT THE AUTO OWNER. CHEVROLET HAS BEEN AWARE OF TH...

Oct 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA,ONLY 70,000 MILES, HAVE HAD THE INJECTORS FLUSHED X3, NOW NEED MANIFOLD REPLACED AND HEAD GASKET REPLACED, COSTING APPROXIMATELY $1000. PROBLEM RELATED TO DEFECTIVE GASKETS ON CHEVROLET'S PART SHOULD BE PAID FOR BY CHEVROLET, NOT THE AUTO OWNER. CHEVROLET HAS BEEN AWARE OF TH...

Oct 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA,ONLY 70,000 MILES, HAVE HAD THE INJECTORS FLUSHED X3, NOW NEED MANIFOLD REPLACED AND HEAD GASKET REPLACED, COSTING APPROXIMATELY $1000. PROBLEM RELATED TO DEFECTIVE GASKETS ON CHEVROLET'S PART SHOULD BE PAID FOR BY CHEVROLET, NOT THE AUTO OWNER. CHEVROLET HAS BEEN AWARE OF TH...

Oct 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,512 mi

THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET CRACKED. *AK *NLM

Oct 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,512 mi

THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET CRACKED. *AK *NLM

Sep 12, 2003 Electrical System 31,916 mi

COMPUTER MODULE FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAD NOT YET BE DETERMINED. *AK *PH *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Suspension

BOLT HEAD CAME OFF OF REAR SWAY BAR BUSHING.*MR OVER HALF OF THE BOLT CRACKED BEFORE IT BROKE OFF. *TS

Sep 12, 2003 Wheels

BOLT HEAD CAME OFF OF REAR SWAY BAR BUSHING.*MR OVER HALF OF THE BOLT CRACKED BEFORE IT BROKE OFF. *TS

Sep 12, 2003 Electrical System 31,916 mi

COMPUTER MODULE FAILED TO RECOGNIZE THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAD NOT YET BE DETERMINED. *AK *PH *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Suspension

BOLT HEAD CAME OFF OF REAR SWAY BAR BUSHING.*MR OVER HALF OF THE BOLT CRACKED BEFORE IT BROKE OFF. *TS

Sep 12, 2003 Wheels

BOLT HEAD CAME OFF OF REAR SWAY BAR BUSHING.*MR OVER HALF OF THE BOLT CRACKED BEFORE IT BROKE OFF. *TS

Jul 5, 2003 Power Train 7,000 mi

I HAVE 3 DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS. 1. THE ROTORS ON MY CAR HAD TO BE REPLACED 3 TIMES BEFORE I HAD DRIVEN 36,000 MILES. THEY WOULD WEAR UNEVENLY, AND CAUSE NOISE AND VIBRATIONS WHENEVER THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. 2. THE TRANSMISSION LEAKED FROM THE PAN, AND THE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED 2 OR 3 TIMES.TH...

Jul 5, 2003 Equipment 7,000 mi

I HAVE 3 DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS. 1. THE ROTORS ON MY CAR HAD TO BE REPLACED 3 TIMES BEFORE I HAD DRIVEN 36,000 MILES. THEY WOULD WEAR UNEVENLY, AND CAUSE NOISE AND VIBRATIONS WHENEVER THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. 2. THE TRANSMISSION LEAKED FROM THE PAN, AND THE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED 2 OR 3 TIMES.TH...

Jul 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7,000 mi

I HAVE 3 DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS. 1. THE ROTORS ON MY CAR HAD TO BE REPLACED 3 TIMES BEFORE I HAD DRIVEN 36,000 MILES. THEY WOULD WEAR UNEVENLY, AND CAUSE NOISE AND VIBRATIONS WHENEVER THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. 2. THE TRANSMISSION LEAKED FROM THE PAN, AND THE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED 2 OR 3 TIMES.TH...

Jul 5, 2003 Power Train 7,000 mi

I HAVE 3 DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS. 1. THE ROTORS ON MY CAR HAD TO BE REPLACED 3 TIMES BEFORE I HAD DRIVEN 36,000 MILES. THEY WOULD WEAR UNEVENLY, AND CAUSE NOISE AND VIBRATIONS WHENEVER THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. 2. THE TRANSMISSION LEAKED FROM THE PAN, AND THE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED 2 OR 3 TIMES.TH...

Jul 5, 2003 Equipment 7,000 mi

I HAVE 3 DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS. 1. THE ROTORS ON MY CAR HAD TO BE REPLACED 3 TIMES BEFORE I HAD DRIVEN 36,000 MILES. THEY WOULD WEAR UNEVENLY, AND CAUSE NOISE AND VIBRATIONS WHENEVER THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. 2. THE TRANSMISSION LEAKED FROM THE PAN, AND THE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED 2 OR 3 TIMES.TH...

Jul 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7,000 mi

I HAVE 3 DIFFERENT COMPLAINTS. 1. THE ROTORS ON MY CAR HAD TO BE REPLACED 3 TIMES BEFORE I HAD DRIVEN 36,000 MILES. THEY WOULD WEAR UNEVENLY, AND CAUSE NOISE AND VIBRATIONS WHENEVER THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED. 2. THE TRANSMISSION LEAKED FROM THE PAN, AND THE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED 2 OR 3 TIMES.TH...

May 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, THE HEAD GASKET FAILED, WHICH CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK. *JB

May 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, THE HEAD GASKET FAILED, WHICH CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK. *JB

Apr 23, 2003 Seat Belts

THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT TRACK BROKE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE PROBLEM BUT 13 MONTHS LATER THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED. *NLM

Apr 23, 2003 Seat Belts

THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT TRACK BROKE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE PROBLEM BUT 13 MONTHS LATER THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

ENGINE WITH 60,000 MILES IS BASICALLY DEAD, CHEVY WANTS $500. TO "LOOK" INSIDE AND SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. PRIVATE MECHANIC SAID IT'S SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE PISTONS NOT PROPERLY FITTING INTO CYLINDERS. (I THINK HE CALLED IT "PISTON SLAM") HAVE HEARD OF OTHERS WITH SAME 3.1 ENGINE DYING ANYWHERE B...

Mar 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

ENGINE WITH 60,000 MILES IS BASICALLY DEAD, CHEVY WANTS $500. TO "LOOK" INSIDE AND SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. PRIVATE MECHANIC SAID IT'S SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE PISTONS NOT PROPERLY FITTING INTO CYLINDERS. (I THINK HE CALLED IT "PISTON SLAM") HAVE HEARD OF OTHERS WITH SAME 3.1 ENGINE DYING ANYWHERE B...

Feb 4, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION REAR WINDSHIELD EXPLODED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND SAID CAR HAD TOO MANY MILES. *AK

Feb 4, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION REAR WINDSHIELD EXPLODED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND SAID CAR HAD TOO MANY MILES. *AK

Feb 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON 3.1 V-6, 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA, 54K MILEAGE. DEALER ESTIMATES $1000 TO REPAIR. INTERNET SITES LIST MANY CARS WITH SAME PROBLEM. GM NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE WILL BE THE RESULT IF I DON'T FIX IT - BUT WHY SHOULD I PAY WHEN CHEVROLET DIDN'...

Feb 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON 3.1 V-6, 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA, 54K MILEAGE. DEALER ESTIMATES $1000 TO REPAIR. INTERNET SITES LIST MANY CARS WITH SAME PROBLEM. GM NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE WILL BE THE RESULT IF I DON'T FIX IT - BUT WHY SHOULD I PAY WHEN CHEVROLET DIDN'...

Dec 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS VEHICLE SEEMS TO HAVE A DEFECT WITH THE BRAKES IN WET WEATHER BRAKING. THE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS IS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED IN WET WEATHER. SOMETIMES IT IS ALMOST LIKE YOU HAVE NO BRAKES AT ALL! I THINK THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED. I MOVED THIS YEAR TO NY SO THE VEHICLE IS N...

Dec 7, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS VEHICLE SEEMS TO HAVE A DEFECT WITH THE BRAKES IN WET WEATHER BRAKING. THE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS IS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED IN WET WEATHER. SOMETIMES IT IS ALMOST LIKE YOU HAVE NO BRAKES AT ALL! I THINK THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED. I MOVED THIS YEAR TO NY SO THE VEHICLE IS N...

Oct 24, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE RAN OFF THE ROAD AT 50-60 MPH AS CONSUMER SWERVED TO AVOID A ANIMAL. VEHICLE HIT THE DITCH, THEN ROLLED 2-3 TIMES. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER HIT HIS HEAD ON THE WINDSHIELD AND SUFFERED FACIAL INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. TS

Oct 24, 2002 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE RAN OFF THE ROAD AT 50-60 MPH AS CONSUMER SWERVED TO AVOID A ANIMAL. VEHICLE HIT THE DITCH, THEN ROLLED 2-3 TIMES. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER HIT HIS HEAD ON THE WINDSHIELD AND SUFFERED FACIAL INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. TS

Oct 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM HAD BROKEN AND HAD FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED. ALSO, WHEN ITS RAINING AND PRESSING ON BRAKE PEDAL AND TURNING STEERING WHEEL, BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP COMPLETELY. WOULD ALSO MAKE LOUD GRINDING NOISES. MR

Oct 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM HAD BROKEN AND HAD FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED. ALSO, WHEN ITS RAINING AND PRESSING ON BRAKE PEDAL AND TURNING STEERING WHEEL, BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP COMPLETELY. WOULD ALSO MAKE LOUD GRINDING NOISES. MR

Sep 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN WET WEATHER OR WET CONDITION IS REDUCED MORE THEN EXPECTED. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE AMNY FURTHER INFORMATION.

Sep 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN WET WEATHER OR WET CONDITION IS REDUCED MORE THEN EXPECTED. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE AMNY FURTHER INFORMATION.

Aug 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAIL TO ENGAGE PROPERLY WHEN WET (FROM RAIN OR CAR WASH). SAME PROBLEM AS NHTSA CAMPAIGNIM01I014000. NOT A RECALL BUT LOOKING AT THE COMPLAINTS FOR LUMINA AND MONTE CARLO I THINK IT SHOULD BE. FEEL FREE TO DRIVE MINE AND SEE WHAT YOU THINK.*AK

Aug 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAIL TO ENGAGE PROPERLY WHEN WET (FROM RAIN OR CAR WASH). SAME PROBLEM AS NHTSA CAMPAIGNIM01I014000. NOT A RECALL BUT LOOKING AT THE COMPLAINTS FOR LUMINA AND MONTE CARLO I THINK IT SHOULD BE. FEEL FREE TO DRIVE MINE AND SEE WHAT YOU THINK.*AK

Aug 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONGOING SEVERE BRAKING PROBLEMS UPON APPLYING BRAKES ON WET ROADS. IT CAUSES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO TWO SEPARATE DEALERS AND ONE REPAIR SHOP, NO ONE IS ABLE T0 LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THAE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROBLEM ARE THE ...

Aug 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ONGOING SEVERE BRAKING PROBLEMS UPON APPLYING BRAKES ON WET ROADS. IT CAUSES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO TWO SEPARATE DEALERS AND ONE REPAIR SHOP, NO ONE IS ABLE T0 LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THAE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROBLEM ARE THE ...

Aug 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AT 35-40 MPH, INCREASING SPEED TO 60 MPH. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY BRAKES HARD TO STOP VEHICLE. MECHANIC STATED THROTTLE PLATE HOUSING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AT 35-40 MPH, INCREASING SPEED TO 60 MPH. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY BRAKES HARD TO STOP VEHICLE. MECHANIC STATED THROTTLE PLATE HOUSING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Jul 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY DON'T HOLD, AS A RESULT THE DRIVER HAD AN ACCIDENT, THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE EXTREMELY GLAZED BRAKES MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP IN RAINY OR WET CONDITION, THE VEHICLES VIN FALLS WITHIN THE RANGE FOR A SERVI...

Jul 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY DON'T HOLD, AS A RESULT THE DRIVER HAD AN ACCIDENT, THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE EXTREMELY GLAZED BRAKES MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP IN RAINY OR WET CONDITION, THE VEHICLES VIN FALLS WITHIN THE RANGE FOR A SERVI...

Jun 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS COOLANT LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS COOLANT LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

May 18, 2002 Structure Crash

DURING A LEFT FRONT IMPACT BOTH REAR DOORS CAME OPEN AND LEFT REAR WHEEL HUB BROKEN OFF AXLE NO OTHER DAMAGE TO REAR OF CAR. *AK

May 18, 2002 Wheels Crash

DURING A LEFT FRONT IMPACT BOTH REAR DOORS CAME OPEN AND LEFT REAR WHEEL HUB BROKEN OFF AXLE NO OTHER DAMAGE TO REAR OF CAR. *AK

May 18, 2002 Structure Crash

DURING A LEFT FRONT IMPACT BOTH REAR DOORS CAME OPEN AND LEFT REAR WHEEL HUB BROKEN OFF AXLE NO OTHER DAMAGE TO REAR OF CAR. *AK

May 18, 2002 Wheels Crash

DURING A LEFT FRONT IMPACT BOTH REAR DOORS CAME OPEN AND LEFT REAR WHEEL HUB BROKEN OFF AXLE NO OTHER DAMAGE TO REAR OF CAR. *AK

Mar 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AFTER 35MPH ON WET ROADS, BRAKES FAILED. FELT LIKE NOT HAVING BRAKES WHEN APPLIED, AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. BRAKES WERE GETTING WET AND A FEW SECONDS LATER, WOULD DRY OUT BEFORE CATCHING. HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH DEALER AND INFORMED NO RECALL. *AK *TT

Mar 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AFTER 35MPH ON WET ROADS, BRAKES FAILED. FELT LIKE NOT HAVING BRAKES WHEN APPLIED, AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. BRAKES WERE GETTING WET AND A FEW SECONDS LATER, WOULD DRY OUT BEFORE CATCHING. HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH DEALER AND INFORMED NO RECALL. *AK *TT

Nov 1, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I WENT TO OUR GARAGE, ENTERED THE LUMINA, FASTENED MY SEAT BELT, STARTED THE CAR, PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND PUT IT IN REVERSE. THE ENGINE ROARED AND THE CAR TOOK OFF IN REVERSE WHILE MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR PROCEEDED ACROSS AN ALLEY AND INTO THE DRIVEWAY OF THE RESIDENCE THERE;...

Nov 1, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I WENT TO OUR GARAGE, ENTERED THE LUMINA, FASTENED MY SEAT BELT, STARTED THE CAR, PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND PUT IT IN REVERSE. THE ENGINE ROARED AND THE CAR TOOK OFF IN REVERSE WHILE MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE. THE CAR PROCEEDED ACROSS AN ALLEY AND INTO THE DRIVEWAY OF THE RESIDENCE THERE;...

Oct 1, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL DIE IN MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. THIS MAKES IT VERY EASY TO HAVE A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED ALTERNATOR. *AK CONSUMER LISTED THAT THERE WAS A CRASH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE, HOWEVER DID NOT GIVE ANY SPECIFICS ABOUT THE ACCIDENT, THERE WAS ONE PE...

Oct 1, 2001 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL DIE IN MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. THIS MAKES IT VERY EASY TO HAVE A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED ALTERNATOR. *AK CONSUMER LISTED THAT THERE WAS A CRASH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE, HOWEVER DID NOT GIVE ANY SPECIFICS ABOUT THE ACCIDENT, THERE WAS ONE PE...

May 21, 2001 Tires

CAR WAS PURCHASED ON 4/23/01, UP UNTIL TODAYS DATE 5/21, I HAVE HAD THESE PROBLEMS OCCUR: 4/25 UPON BRAKING CAR WOULD SHAKE, IT WAS DETERMINED THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. 4/28, DRIVING OUT OF TOWN FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT TIRES WITHIN TWO DAYSOF EACH OTHER ALONG WITH NOISE AND VIBR...

May 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR WAS PURCHASED ON 4/23/01, UP UNTIL TODAYS DATE 5/21, I HAVE HAD THESE PROBLEMS OCCUR: 4/25 UPON BRAKING CAR WOULD SHAKE, IT WAS DETERMINED THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. 4/28, DRIVING OUT OF TOWN FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT TIRES WITHIN TWO DAYSOF EACH OTHER ALONG WITH NOISE AND VIBR...

May 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS PURCHASED ON 4/23/01, UP UNTIL TODAYS DATE 5/21, I HAVE HAD THESE PROBLEMS OCCUR: 4/25 UPON BRAKING CAR WOULD SHAKE, IT WAS DETERMINED THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. 4/28, DRIVING OUT OF TOWN FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT TIRES WITHIN TWO DAYSOF EACH OTHER ALONG WITH NOISE AND VIBR...

May 21, 2001 Tires

CAR WAS PURCHASED ON 4/23/01, UP UNTIL TODAYS DATE 5/21, I HAVE HAD THESE PROBLEMS OCCUR: 4/25 UPON BRAKING CAR WOULD SHAKE, IT WAS DETERMINED THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. 4/28, DRIVING OUT OF TOWN FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT TIRES WITHIN TWO DAYSOF EACH OTHER ALONG WITH NOISE AND VIBR...

May 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR WAS PURCHASED ON 4/23/01, UP UNTIL TODAYS DATE 5/21, I HAVE HAD THESE PROBLEMS OCCUR: 4/25 UPON BRAKING CAR WOULD SHAKE, IT WAS DETERMINED THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. 4/28, DRIVING OUT OF TOWN FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT TIRES WITHIN TWO DAYSOF EACH OTHER ALONG WITH NOISE AND VIBR...

May 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS PURCHASED ON 4/23/01, UP UNTIL TODAYS DATE 5/21, I HAVE HAD THESE PROBLEMS OCCUR: 4/25 UPON BRAKING CAR WOULD SHAKE, IT WAS DETERMINED THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. 4/28, DRIVING OUT OF TOWN FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT TIRES WITHIN TWO DAYSOF EACH OTHER ALONG WITH NOISE AND VIBR...

May 16, 2001 Suspension

AFTER BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND STARTED TRAVELING HEARD A NOISE IN FRONT END OF VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 16, 2001 Suspension

AFTER BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND STARTED TRAVELING HEARD A NOISE IN FRONT END OF VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL WOULD GO TO FLOOR BEFORE STOPPING. DEALER REPLACED PADS, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Feb 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL WOULD GO TO FLOOR BEFORE STOPPING. DEALER REPLACED PADS, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT AND SHIFTING GEAR INTO DRIVE WHEN BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER, $4000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. THERE WAS NO CRASH OR IMPACT. DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND EYE INJURIES DUE TO GLASS.WHEN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IT KNOCKED DRIVER OUT. *AK

Dec 27, 2000 Air Bags

CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT AND SHIFTING GEAR INTO DRIVE WHEN BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER, $4000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. THERE WAS NO CRASH OR IMPACT. DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND EYE INJURIES DUE TO GLASS.WHEN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IT KNOCKED DRIVER OUT. *AK

Dec 18, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK THE FRONT WIDSHEILD WAS SHATTERED WHEN THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *YH

Dec 18, 2000 Visibility

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK THE FRONT WIDSHEILD WAS SHATTERED WHEN THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *YH

Dec 18, 2000 Steering Crash

THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR FROM ALMO RENTAL CENTER. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY AND A DRUNKEN DRIVER HIT HIM FROM BEHIND. VEHICLE WENT INTO A SLID OFF THE SIDE OFF AN ENBANKMENT. VEHICLE WAS ROLLING IN AIR AND LANDED INTO A LAVA FIELD. ONE OF PASSENGER'S SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES...

Dec 18, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK THE FRONT WIDSHEILD WAS SHATTERED WHEN THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *YH

Dec 18, 2000 Visibility

WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK THE FRONT WIDSHEILD WAS SHATTERED WHEN THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *YH

Dec 18, 2000 Steering Crash

THIS WAS A RENTAL CAR FROM ALMO RENTAL CENTER. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY AND A DRUNKEN DRIVER HIT HIM FROM BEHIND. VEHICLE WENT INTO A SLID OFF THE SIDE OFF AN ENBANKMENT. VEHICLE WAS ROLLING IN AIR AND LANDED INTO A LAVA FIELD. ONE OF PASSENGER'S SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES...

Nov 8, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING. DEALER HAS SEEN, AND REPLACED MODULE AND A COVER.*AK

Nov 8, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING. DEALER HAS SEEN, AND REPLACED MODULE AND A COVER.*AK

Oct 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 42000 MILES I FEEL THAT THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS SHOULD NOT LEAK. *AK

Oct 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT 42000 MILES I FEEL THAT THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS SHOULD NOT LEAK. *AK

Oct 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WITH WET PAVEMENT BRAKES GET WET. VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO STOP,BRAKE PEDAL GETS VERY HARD WHICH CAUSES DELAY IN BRAKING, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WITH WET PAVEMENT BRAKES GET WET. VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO STOP,BRAKE PEDAL GETS VERY HARD WHICH CAUSES DELAY IN BRAKING, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS SMELLING GASOLINE INSIDE OF VEHICLE, AND WAS GETTING HEADACHE HE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND THERE WAS LEAK COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T WORK RIGHT CONSUMER STATED THAT HE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP OVER SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS SMELLING GASOLINE INSIDE OF VEHICLE, AND WAS GETTING HEADACHE HE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND THERE WAS LEAK COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T WORK RIGHT CONSUMER STATED THAT HE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP OVER SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS SMELLING GASOLINE INSIDE OF VEHICLE, AND WAS GETTING HEADACHE HE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND THERE WAS LEAK COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T WORK RIGHT CONSUMER STATED THAT HE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP OVER SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Sep 15, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER WAS SMELLING GASOLINE INSIDE OF VEHICLE, AND WAS GETTING HEADACHE HE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND THERE WAS LEAK COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T WORK RIGHT CONSUMER STATED THAT HE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP OVER SEVERAL TIMES. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT SOMEHOW WRAPPED UP ONE SIDE OF A PASSENGER'S NECK AND AROUND THE WAIST, THE SEAT BELT HAD TO BE CUT FOR THE PASSENGER TO GET LOOSE. *SLC

Sep 12, 2000 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT SOMEHOW WRAPPED UP ONE SIDE OF A PASSENGER'S NECK AND AROUND THE WAIST, THE SEAT BELT HAD TO BE CUT FOR THE PASSENGER TO GET LOOSE. *SLC

May 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE BRAKE PEDAL GETS SOFT WITH 1" - 2" OF FREE TRAVEL, THE BRAKES FADE OUT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GET REAL HARD. THE DEALER SAID THAT'S THE WAY LUMINA BRAKES ARE. UPON MY INSISTING, THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT PADS AND TURNED THE ROTORS WHICH IMPROVED BRAKING IN THE RAIN. T...

May 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE BRAKE PEDAL GETS SOFT WITH 1" - 2" OF FREE TRAVEL, THE BRAKES FADE OUT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GET REAL HARD. THE DEALER SAID THAT'S THE WAY LUMINA BRAKES ARE. UPON MY INSISTING, THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT PADS AND TURNED THE ROTORS WHICH IMPROVED BRAKING IN THE RAIN. T...

May 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE BRAKE PEDAL GETS SOFT WITH 1" - 2" OF FREE TRAVEL, THE BRAKES FADE OUT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GET REAL HARD. THE DEALER SAID THAT'S THE WAY LUMINA BRAKES ARE. UPON MY INSISTING, THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT PADS AND TURNED THE ROTORS WHICH IMPROVED BRAKING IN THE RAIN. T...

May 4, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE BRAKE PEDAL GETS SOFT WITH 1" - 2" OF FREE TRAVEL, THE BRAKES FADE OUT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL GET REAL HARD. THE DEALER SAID THAT'S THE WAY LUMINA BRAKES ARE. UPON MY INSISTING, THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT PADS AND TURNED THE ROTORS WHICH IMPROVED BRAKING IN THE RAIN. T...

Apr 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPON STARTING VEHICLE ENGINE BLEW UP, CAUSING PIECES OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO GO FLYING IN THE AIR, RESULTING IN 2500 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *ML

Apr 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPON STARTING VEHICLE ENGINE BLEW UP, CAUSING PIECES OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO GO FLYING IN THE AIR, RESULTING IN 2500 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *ML

Mar 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SITTING OVERNITE VEHICLE FRONT ROTORS FOR OXIDES AND CAUSES SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN STOP DISTANCES FOR FIRST 4 TO 5 MILES.

Mar 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SITTING OVERNITE VEHICLE FRONT ROTORS FOR OXIDES AND CAUSES SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN STOP DISTANCES FOR FIRST 4 TO 5 MILES.

Jan 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

ENGINE STALLS CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A PARKED VEHICLE. *YC

Jan 13, 2000 Air Bags

AIR BAG MODULE CHIP FAILED. *MJS

Jan 13, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN OIL LEAKAGE. *MJS

Jan 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

ENGINE STALLS CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A PARKED VEHICLE. *YC

Jan 13, 2000 Air Bags

AIR BAG MODULE CHIP FAILED. *MJS

Jan 13, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN OIL LEAKAGE. *MJS

Nov 23, 1999 Power Train

THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SEEM SAFE, THE TIRES HAVE A LOUD ROAR, AND THE CAR IS HARD TO KEEP IN THE ROAD. SOMEONE FROM ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TOLD US IT SEEMED LIKE THE WHEEL BEARINGS. COLES KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES BUT SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES. I FE...

Nov 23, 1999 Tires

THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SEEM SAFE, THE TIRES HAVE A LOUD ROAR, AND THE CAR IS HARD TO KEEP IN THE ROAD. SOMEONE FROM ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TOLD US IT SEEMED LIKE THE WHEEL BEARINGS. COLES KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES BUT SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES. I FE...

Nov 23, 1999 Power Train

THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SEEM SAFE, THE TIRES HAVE A LOUD ROAR, AND THE CAR IS HARD TO KEEP IN THE ROAD. SOMEONE FROM ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TOLD US IT SEEMED LIKE THE WHEEL BEARINGS. COLES KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES BUT SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES. I FE...

Nov 23, 1999 Tires

THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SEEM SAFE, THE TIRES HAVE A LOUD ROAR, AND THE CAR IS HARD TO KEEP IN THE ROAD. SOMEONE FROM ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TOLD US IT SEEMED LIKE THE WHEEL BEARINGS. COLES KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES BUT SAYS THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES. I FE...

Nov 18, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH DIRT DRIVEWAY. ESTIMATED SPEED 5 MPH. I HAD DRIVEN UP THE DRIVE OKAY, BUT WHEN I WAS LEAVING THE LEFT FRONT TIRE HIT A SMALL RUT AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, INJURING ME (DRIVER) AND PASSENGER WITH SEVER FACIAL ABRASIONS. CAR WAS RENTAL FROM AVIS. *AK

Nov 18, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH DIRT DRIVEWAY. ESTIMATED SPEED 5 MPH. I HAD DRIVEN UP THE DRIVE OKAY, BUT WHEN I WAS LEAVING THE LEFT FRONT TIRE HIT A SMALL RUT AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, INJURING ME (DRIVER) AND PASSENGER WITH SEVER FACIAL ABRASIONS. CAR WAS RENTAL FROM AVIS. *AK

Aug 11, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN A RUT IN THE ROAD WAS HIT AT APPX. 5 TO 8 MPH (DRIVEWAY) SEVER FACIAL ABRASION TO PASSENGER FROM PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. WINDSHIELD SHATTERED FROM AIR BAG. VIN IS UNKNOWN. AVIS CAR # 2219814.

Aug 11, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN A RUT IN THE ROAD WAS HIT AT APPX. 5 TO 8 MPH (DRIVEWAY) SEVER FACIAL ABRASION TO PASSENGER FROM PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. WINDSHIELD SHATTERED FROM AIR BAG. VIN IS UNKNOWN. AVIS CAR # 2219814.

Jun 23, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ROLL BACK; WHENEVER VEHICLE IS ON A INCLINE IT WOULD ROLL BACK IF BRAKE OR ACELERATOR PEDAL WAS NOT APPLYED. DEALER NOTIFED AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGN THAT WAY. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ADDTIONAL INFORMTION ON THIS MATTER.

Jun 23, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ROLL BACK; WHENEVER VEHICLE IS ON A INCLINE IT WOULD ROLL BACK IF BRAKE OR ACELERATOR PEDAL WAS NOT APPLYED. DEALER NOTIFED AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGN THAT WAY. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ADDTIONAL INFORMTION ON THIS MATTER.

Jun 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SCRUBBING/RUBBING WHEN BACKING UP OR TURNING TO THE RIGHT. NLM

Jun 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SCRUBBING/RUBBING WHEN BACKING UP OR TURNING TO THE RIGHT. NLM

Jun 3, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THIS IS A LEASED CAR I HAVE HAD SINCE NOVEMBER 1998. I DRIVE WITH AN ACCELERATOR ADAPTER THAT ALLOWS ME TO USE MY LEFT FOOT. THIS IS THE THIRD CAR IN WHICH I HAVE USED SUCH AN ADAPTER AND HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS. NEITHER DID I HAVE TROUBLE WITH THIS CAR UNTIL MAY 1999. IN MAY I HAD THREE INCI...

Jun 3, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THIS IS A LEASED CAR I HAVE HAD SINCE NOVEMBER 1998. I DRIVE WITH AN ACCELERATOR ADAPTER THAT ALLOWS ME TO USE MY LEFT FOOT. THIS IS THE THIRD CAR IN WHICH I HAVE USED SUCH AN ADAPTER AND HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS. NEITHER DID I HAVE TROUBLE WITH THIS CAR UNTIL MAY 1999. IN MAY I HAD THREE INCI...

Mar 31, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BACKING UP OR TURNING TO THE RIGHT BRAKES MAKE NOISE.

Mar 31, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE BACKING UP OR TURNING TO THE RIGHT BRAKES MAKE NOISE.

Mar 22, 1999 Fuel System, Other

THE GAS GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY. SOMETIMES IT READS MORE THAN WHAT IS IN THE TANK, AND SOMETIMES IT READS LESS THAN WHAT'S IN THE TANK. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE 3 TIMES AND STILL CANT FIND SOLUTION. *AK

Mar 22, 1999 Fuel System, Other

THE GAS GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY. SOMETIMES IT READS MORE THAN WHAT IS IN THE TANK, AND SOMETIMES IT READS LESS THAN WHAT'S IN THE TANK. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE 3 TIMES AND STILL CANT FIND SOLUTION. *AK