Faults:

This vehicle is the worst that I have ever owned, I have owned it for a little over 1 years, and so far, I've replaced the wiper motor, the driver's door handle, the water pump, the battery twice, and 5 alternators. And the alternators still aren't working right, along with an electrical problem with the headlights deciding to go out whenever they feel like it.

My mechanic is already ready to hit the roof because he's sick of working on it. Granted it has a lot of miles on it, but with this many problems in this little time frame, it's definitely ridiculous.

By the way the 5 alternators have been within the last 6 months!!! I would never by another one of these if my life depended on it.

Faults:

The interior has basically self destructed, plastic throughout the vehicle has cracked, specifically the rear hatch which has almost fallen off.

The seats are seriously undersized, even though I am 5'10" the seats only come 2/3 of the way up my back.

I have had a water pump let go at 60,000km.

I had upper and lower ball joints replaced for initial safety inspection upon purchase of the vehicle. The same ones were replaced again at 80,000km. The last time I had the vehicle in for service I was told they were worn and almost need them replaced. This was a 158,000.

The rear hatch glass has lost 2 fasteners due to corrosion so when the rear hatch is closed, the glass actually flaps.

The passenger door handle has broken again (it was broken and repaired before I bought it)

The transmission failed and was replaced at 120,000km. The transmission that replaced it was used with 70,000km on it and it just gave up again at 168,000km.

The motor uses approximately one liter of oil for every 600-800kms.

There was a mysterious event that occurred at 100,000 kms where the engine shut off completely, twice, including electrical, but never occurred again.

General Comments:

This vehicle has ample power and acceleration, and handles much better than my previous vehicle (Blazer), however, the reliability is not there. The fit and finish of this vehicle are horrendous. Although this vehicle started out with low mileage and low price, I do not believe that there was any advantage to me as it cost me so much in repairs and grief. I will not buy another GM van again.

Faults:

The transmission is of poor design. I had to replace the vacuum modulator and speed sensor, as well as filter and fluid replacement. It was replaced a year ago.

The engine failed in my 1st month of ownership. The intake gasket failed and coolant went into the oil through the leak, causing failure of my crankshaft bearings. $500 later, I had a used engine and put it in with help from my brother in law. I had to replace the intake gasket 2 times in 4 years. My engine lasted past the time it was sold for $500.

General Comments:

The Chevy Lumina is as good as the maintenance put into it. I can't knock the car completely, as it rides very well and is a great cruiser.

I tell people to change the intake gaskets every 2 to 3 years, as it will ensure long engine life. The home mechanic can do as long as they keep the push-rods in the order they came out. The push-rods are different in length, (exhaust and intake).