Faults:

This car has been a mess. I would not let anyone in my family ever buy a 3.4 engine, they are horrible. Just to pay someone to replace the alternator was going to cost me $400 my Grand Prix only cost 50. They made things way to hard to get to. Also, the engine is not blown and trying to find another engine for it is almost impossible, (new one cost ($3000). I have looked all over the place for a rebuild kit, there is not one out there. I believe that the 3.4 engines are junk and so does everyone else, I wonder why they never had a recall on this since almost all of them have had problems.

General Comments:

The only good thing that I can say about this car is that it handles like a dream around curves.

Faults:

Strut mount went bad.

Brakes fell apart all rusted when I went to change them for the first time.

Door handle busted off.

Engine mount rubber things tore quickly.

Transmission went out in it.

General Comments:

This car is a very comfortable one.

It is a pretty fast car.

Maintenance cost isn't too much.

Faults:

Front brakes - replaced 10 times, Rotors - 4 times.

Timing belt - 62,000 miles.

Front seats broken - 1st year.

Idle air control motor - 4 times.

Struts - 40,000 miles.

Coolant temp sensor - 2 times.

Front and rear calipers - 3 times.

Bose Silver Series Stereo- works intermittently.

Alternator - 2 times

Engine leaks oil badly.

Drivers side door handles broken 3 times.

General Comments:

The car is very fast and handled well when new, but fell apart after about 20,000 miles.

Faults:

Timing belt snapped at 102,000 miles.

Something went wrong with fuel system, gas mileage cut in 1/2.

General Comments:

Very comfortable ride, Unbelievable performance, you can beat almost anyone off the line, gas mileage isn't too great, costly engine, car runs smooth as butter, if you want a fast car this is your car!

Faults:

1 battery replaced.

1 alternator replaced.

1 serpentine belt replaced.

Front brakes were replaced: rotors, pads, and calipers.

All 6 fuel injectors were replaced on two occasions, first at 100,000 miles, and second at 150,000 miles.

Service engine light comes on, flashes code "32" when checked, indicating the exhaust gas recirculation valve is defective. Valve was replaced, yet the engine light still comes on at random times.

Crankshaft positioning sensor was replaced.

O2 sensor was replaced.

Manifold absolute pressure sensor was replaced.

2 tune-ups done.

Trunk leak fixed.

Rear window resealed due to leak.

Interior upholstery on doors peeled and had to be re-tacked.

Oil pressure system replaced.

1 transmission fluid leak repaired.

Windshield washer pump replaced.

Windshield washer spray nozzles replaced.

General Comments:

My 1991 Chevrolet Lumina has served me pretty well over the six years I've had it.

There have been a few major costly repairs done, and it has been frustrating for me at times since it is my first real car (I shared the 1980 Toyota Corolla).

For a college student to get around town and make the occasional drive home to visit family, the Lumina is an ideal car.

It is a very comfortable ride with which to cruise around in.

I feel that my time as the owner is nearing its end as I am graduating in 5 months and am looking forward to a newer vehicle.