1996 Chevrolet Lumina engine and engine cooling problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet lumina. While driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions, the "service engine soon" warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection who replaced the engine egr…”
filed Mar 31, 2009
“I love my car but the engine has been going out for some time now and the person whom I bought the car from he knew of this situation and he didn't tell me. This car is my first car and my only transportation so can you all please help me. *tr”
filed May 30, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lumina | 4 | 19% |
| 2000 Lumina | 6 | 20% |
| 1999 Lumina | 41 | 40% |
| 1998 Lumina | 33 | 15% |
| 1997 Lumina | 52 | 15% |
| 1995 Lumina | 66 | 13% |
| 1994 Lumina | 11 | 9% |
| 1993 Lumina | 18 | 7% |
| 1992 Lumina | 29 | 8% |
| 1991 Lumina | 36 | 10% |
| 1990 Lumina | 37 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.