Faults:

Brakes rotors don't count! wheel bearing hubs, both sides replaced three times going on four this week, at 250 a piece that's a bummer, the alternator, shift cable, serpentine belt, headlight switch went twice, master window switch, rear pass door window switch, bulbs in dash lighting on heater controls, and other places, air conditioning don't work, sunroof plastic lift arms broke, starter, cruise control broke, power seat stopped, that's all that came to mind, but prob more!

General Comments:

I still love this car, the ltz has awesome interior appointments, front and rear fascias, dual quad tips, leather, steering wheel audio controls, and the 3800 performs great hands down! even tho a lot has broke on the car, the car has major bang for buck!!!

Faults:

One of the fuel injectors needed to be replaced around 95,000 miles.

It needed new brake pads.

Seats have started to fade and wear.

General Comments:

This car is spacious and roomy.

It's engine is powerful for a small V6.

Somewhat fun to drive.

One of the longest cars in it's class.

For a V6 of it's size, the gas mileage could be better.

Faults:

Things that went wrong since I bought this car are front brake pads and rotors replaced at 175000, water pump, one fuel injector replaced at 178000 miles. Rest all original in this car.

General Comments:

Car squeaks a little on sharp left turning, but I have not bothered to get it checked. I switched over to using premium fuel after replacement of one fuel injector and use SEAFOAM cleaner almost every 3000 miles in gas to keep injectors clean.

Car is super smooth performer, runs like just coming out of showroom. I am myself amazed with the quality and performance of this car.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with this car.

I've just put in normal maintenance and it runs great.

I'm thinking the alternator might be the first to go, when I put on the rear window defogger the lights dim Considerably.

General Comments:

This car is very comfortable and has tasteful styling. I've also never been pulled over in this Black Beauty. In my opinion it's a very inconspicuous car. It also handles very well for being such a big car, not like my Olds.

Faults:

Main belt was replaced once. (normal)

Water pump was replaced at 100,000 miles. (quite normal, and inexpensive)

Gas tank sprung a leak recently, had to be replaced. (Fairly cheap in price though.).

Some kind of valve started to stick, service engine light came on (got the valve repaired, fairly cheap).

Coolant disappears and has to be replaced quite often.

Leaks or burns a little oil.

Normal brake replacements, tires etc.

Some interior/exterior bits are of cheap quality and falling apart. (sun visor clips fell off, rear driver side door sticks periodically, cup holder broke off, clamps rusted off on bottom of car etc.)

Some interior lighting quit working (around the radio I think).

Brakes shudder at high speeds, when applied.

General Comments:

This Lumina has been pretty reliable, overall.

Has been cheap to maintain and also gets fairly good gas mileage for a large sedan.

The engine has pretty good pick up power, and shifts smoothly.

Car runs quiet.

As long as you lift up the hood and check all its engine fluids periodically, and add them when needed, the car should hold up well.

Some of the car's interior/exterior bits are cheap in quality. Could have stood to be better in quality.

But overall, no big complaints here!

Faults:

Water pump replaced at 150,000 km... pretty good life.

Check Engine Light off and on. Had to have injectors flushed twice. Probably my fault for running cheap gas and not changing fuel filter. Zero problems since brand name gas and new filter.

Air bag light on. Diagnosed as circuit failure passenger side. Didn't care, removed bulb.

Amazing brake life. Only one set of rotors and pads replaced and original rear drums and shoes after 206,000 km.

Has classic GM "Cold Start Noise" or piston slap that disappears after 2 min. of idling... no big deal.

General Comments:

This car is 7 years old and a high miler. It still has original battery, alternator, power steering pump, complete exhaust system, rad, A/C, wiper/washer motors, hoses, etc, Truly an economical car to operate with decent power, ride, comfort and mileage. Styling a bit dated now, but still pleasing enough for me to smile after a wash job.