4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,042 miles

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problem #7

Feb 092004

(reported on)

Lumina

  • 33,000 miles
Consumer complained about windshield wiper motor problem. While driving in rainstorm windshield wiper motor failed. Consumer had to wait until the rain stopped before getting help. This occurred on two occasions. A recall was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

- Mayfield Heights, OH, USA

problem #6

Oct 092000

Lumina 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 34,295 miles
Circuit boards failed. As a result, windshield wipers became inoperative.

- Mayfield Heights, OH, USA

problem #5

Oct 262003

Lumina

  • 108,000 miles
When driving during a rain storm windshield wipers failed. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic stated windshield wiper motor malfunctioned, and needed to be repaired.

- Canton, OH, USA

problem #4

Jun 042003

Lumina 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wipers failed to work, started again, failed to work, etc.... during a drive in the rain in the middle of heavy commuter traffic. Fortunately I was able to navigate across several lanes of traffic and pull over without an accident.

- Alpharetta, GA, USA

problem #3

Jul 011998

Lumina

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The windshield wipers system malfunction, causing the wipers not to work in the low position. But will work in the high position. Dealer cannot determine problem. Also a squeaky noise everytime the braking system is activated.

- Memomonee Falls, WI, USA

problem #2

May 141998

(reported on)

Lumina

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield wiper motor failed.

- Appleton, WI, USA

problem #1

Mar 021998

Lumina

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the vehicle at highway speed on major highway it was almost rearended. Went into neutral and the it was almost rear ended. This has happened several times. There is a service bulletin (tsb) 6771641. Took vehicle to dealer and they rebuilt the transmission. Dealer is aware of the problem because of the service bulletin, but is not honoring it as a recall. In addition, windshield wiper motor malfunctioned 3 times.

- Appleton, WI, USA