10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

Nov 122002

(reported on)

Lumina

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The owner "van has danger" due to the drivers' side door is not able to open from the inside without repeated excessive force or from the outside.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #6

Mar 121997

Lumina

  • miles
Sliding door is jammed. Vehicle has been in the shop seven to eight times for repairs. Whiledoor might appear as if it is closing, but, in reality, door will just open by itself at any time. Dealer can't determine the problem.

- Pal Dale, CA, USA

problem #5

Dec 301996

Lumina

  • miles
Automatic door locks failed after collision, consumer trapped inside.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #4

Dec 191997

(reported on)

Lumina

  • miles
Back doors hard to close due to misalignment.

- Puyallup, WA, USA

problem #3

Jan 281998

Lumina

  • miles
Automatic sliding side door releases on its own. Child was caught up in the door. The dealer has repaired the door, and the problem has occurred again.

- Boerne, TX, USA

problem #2

Jul 031997

(reported on)

Lumina

  • miles
Automatic sliding door does not engage. When shut manually the door ajar light is still on. Owner has taken to dealer over seven times. Problem reoccurs.

- Redlands, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 011996

Lumina

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Automatic door lock failed

- Torrance, CA, USA