10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,000 miles

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problem #6

Dec 152010

Lumina 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Lumina. The contact stated that the headlight illumination was extremely low dim. The contact activated the high beam headlights in order to see the roadway. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed small fractures in the headlight lens. The contact cleaned the headlight lens but continued to experience low visibility and would have to activate the high beam headlights. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 5/11/12

- Ticonderoga, NY, USA

problem #5

Oct 292000

Lumina

  • miles
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the garage, the fire was so intense that the vehicle melted down to the frame, also consumers house burned down, it was determined by the fire investigators that the cause of the fire was started by the fuel pump and the daytime running lights.

- Athens, GA, USA

problem #4

Jul 112001

Lumina

  • miles
While traveling at 70 mph headlights started to dim, and vehicle felt like it was going to cut off. Consumer tried to put on brakes but vehcile would not stop. Consumer turned off ignition, and coasted and stopped. Consumear felt someone could have been killed. Consumer has yet to contact dealer.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #3

Oct 292000

Lumina

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Nicholson, GA, USA

problem #2

Aug 091999

(reported on)

Lumina

  • miles
While driving headlights and dash lights went out for a few minutes. Dealer can't duplicate the problem.

- Plainville, CT, USA

problem #1

Oct 241997

(reported on)

Lumina

  • miles
Design of the daytime running lights (headlights) do not allow for emergency warning, application of the high beams quickly.

- Pomfret, MD, USA