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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
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problem #19

Aug 102005

Lumina

  • miles
There is a recall listed on this website but the manufactuar says there isn't one? my car is doing the exact thing the recall says on this page.

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #18

Feb 092002

Lumina

  • miles
When brakes are applied there is sudden acceleration instead of vehicle slowing down. Have to slam on brakes to stop vehicle.

- Rockhill, SC, USA

problem #17

Sep 212001

Lumina

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When starting vehicle engine raced all the way to 40, and there was no foot on accelerator. Consumer has been through two sets of brakes because both feet had to be applied to brake in order to stop vehicle. Consumer states idle is high for the first 5-7 miles, vehicle racees 40-45 mph on its own.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #16

Oct 011999

Lumina

  • miles
I am still experienceing a engine surge when the car is at idle.

- Pgh, PA, USA

problem #15

Dec 012000

Lumina

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer has to wiggle turn signal switch to get rear brake lights to work, also when cruise is on and consumer turns on left turn signal, cruise will cut off.

- Burlington, IA, USA

problem #14

Nov 272000

(reported on)

Lumina

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at highway speeds, the vehicle will start to slow down while the gas pedal position is still the same, then speed back up, a few times the engine has died completely but has started right back up, a mechanic thinks it may be related to the gas tank and it's associated components, it could also possibly be related to the throttle linkages and control, consumer hears a cracking sound from the rear of the vehicle when the fuel tank is full.

- Hayward, CA, USA

problem #13

Aug 132000

Lumina

  • miles
My cruise control was set at 55mph and I was traveling at that speed.I came upon a vechile that was traveling slower.as I attempted to pass I put on my left turn signal. At that time the cruise control shut down and decreased my speed enough that I had to remain in that lane till all other cars passed

- Coraopolis, PA, USA

problem #12

Sep 062000

(reported on)

Lumina

  • miles
While driving up a hill the throttle cable came apart. Nlm

- Unknown, UN, USA

problem #11

Feb 012000

(reported on)

Lumina

  • miles
First start of the day, vehicle will idle high, and then vehicle will stall at least 3- 4 times before it will actually act normally. Dealr has replaced massive air flow sensor/ computer chip/ spark plugs, including wiring, and has erased memory. Defect keeps reoccurring.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #10

Sep 071999

(reported on)

Lumina

  • miles
The throtle is stuck in open position. The dealer has been notified.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #9

Jan 181999

Lumina

  • miles
Three problems so far with cruise control, one failure of either voltage regualtor or alternator leaving owner stranded, switch on drivers side window replaced for window operation, brakes squeak and sometimes work properly

- Maitland, FL, USA

problem #8

Oct 161998

Lumina

  • miles
Consumer experienced frequent/ intermittent problems with high acceleration. When consumer started up vehicle it would accelerate at a high rate of 31/2 RPM for approximately 10 seconds. Then the vehicle would stall out. Dealer repaired and inspected, and can not duplicate the problem.

- Mamaroneck, NY, USA

problem #7

Oct 031997

Lumina

  • miles
Heard loud noise, accelerator petal going to floor, due to broken accelerator cable breaking.

- Riverview, FL, USA

problem #6

Jan 181997

Lumina

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Bracket failed.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #5

Nov 041996

Lumina

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle does not slow down when foot is released from accelerator pedal.

- Kirkland, WA, USA

problem #4

Aug 211996

(reported on)

Lumina

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After driving for a while or intermittently upon cold starts, vehicle will surge and hesitate when attempting to accelerate. Vehicle in dealership four times w/cause still unknown.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #3

Oct 011995

Lumina

  • miles
Engine surged twice.

- Ferndale, MD, USA

problem #2

Feb 131995

Lumina

  • miles
Excessive friction in accelerator pedal. Resulting in no throttle return.

- Bristol, VA, USA

problem #1

May 051995

Lumina

  • miles
Put vehicle in reverse and it went forward then power steering went and brakes.

- Debary , FL, USA