3.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,500 miles

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problem #4

May 162001

Lumina

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles
Water leaked into the crank case because the intake manifold was defective. Engine had to be replaced. After searching the internet similar complaints were found.

- Shelton, CT, USA

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problem #3

Apr 152003

Lumina 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 91,000 miles
Engine overheated due to intake gasket failure. Wife and minor child stuck on the side of interstate at 9:30 pm.,with stranded vehicle.

- Crofton, KY, USA

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problem #2

Dec 042003

Lumina 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles
Independent shop replaced the intake manifold at owner expense of $750.dollars. Dealer notified.

- Elmwood Park, IL, USA

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problem #1

Jul 142000

(reported on)

Lumina

  • miles
Engine exhaust gasket has leaked since new causing ticking sound; oil seal defective causing oil leak

- Deltona, FL, USA

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