Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Lumina Euro - 1993 Chevrolet Lumina
  By JOHNS 94 SE-R - April 30 - 1:04 pm

  I bought this Euro off the original owner, 99,000 miles, 3.1 motor which I like better cause the 3.4 needs too much maintence. They are more powerful, but the cost is too high. This Euro gets 20 miles per gallon no matter how I drive it. Very clean, easy to get in and out of. They are nice cars.

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  Cheap made vehicle or a Chevy - 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Chris - April 28 - 4:57 pm

  This was the worst vehicle I have ever owned. Spend extra and by foreign. In my opinion GM is more worried about quantity then quality. I have had to replace a headgasket,two ball joints,Wiper engine, Service engine stays on because of the fuel. The only thing good about the 97 Lumina is that GM switched the paint used on the older Luminas that did not stick.

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  1997 Chevy Lumina LTZ - 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Petey - April 26 - 10:47 pm

  Bought the car in 1999 w/ 63000 mi. on. Managed to get to 160,000 miles on it before giving it to my kid after drivers ed. It managed to get 2 1/2 more years out of it. Got to 183,000 before head gasket went. Only repairs in 6+ years was a water pump, manifold gasket, tires and fluid changes. Always started for me.

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  3.1L need I say more - 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
  By snake11292006 - April 24 - 2:37 pm

  My girlfriend bought this car a little over a year ago and it was a very realiable car until about a month ago. The frist thing was the intake gaskets had to be replaced at about 115000 miles. We got the car back and it ran fine for a 3 weeks when a new leak devloped. Took it to a shop and found that the timing chain cover was leaking. So that will be another $350 to fix. If you dont want to sink a lot of money into a car then dont buy one with the 3.1 or the 3.4 they have nothing but problems.

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  Mixed emotions now - 1999 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Rhuxster - April 24 - 12:04 pm

  This car was a dream cake for the first 8 years. Only had regular maintence required. For the 9th year, all hell broke loose! gas tank leak, alternator died, engine gasket failed, leaked radiator fluid, engine clatters badly (piston slap), noisy fuel pump, transmision not running well (1st-2nd gear), brakes required for the first time, battery died, hand break stopped working, tail pipe supports rusted off. I live in the northern climate where lots of salt is used in winter and I still dont have any body rust yet! The paint has not faded much. Theres no rattles, squeeks, or trimmings falling apart like my previous GM cars. Engine runs smooth. gas mileage still good.

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  Like a rock - 2001 Chevrolet Lumina
  By kalibur - April 20 - 6:06 pm

  I bought this car for 700 dollars with 95,500 miles on it from a friend in the towing business. It needed a transmission paid 450 for it 300 to install it. AC went out four months later other than that no major mechanical problems. good on gas if you fill the tank (20-24 city 29-33 highway)the only problem i with the car is the bland interior and exterior chevy should have sent the lumina out with a bang such as adding cd player, power seats, alloy rims,fog lights,sun roof, power mirrors. the only luxury feature it has is the keyless entry and trunk release

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  Typical ami-car from Canada - 1999 Chevrolet Lumina
  By euro - April 7 - 4:18 pm

  Good performance, mileage, reliability, reasonably comfortable and great trunk space (with a lousy hinge system). After I reglued all Canadian-installed door weather stipping with silicon (it kept pulling off when the doors opened...) I havent found much to complain about. Maybe its too long in the nose, but thats minor.

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  Great Car - 2001 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Rutan Kid - April 6 - 7:49 pm

  We purchased this car because we previously owned a Lumina and liked it and the price was right. The car handles well, has plenty of power, and gets decent gas mileage. Its large enough that my family (husband and two teenage sons) can ride comfortably without being cramped. Although it doesnt have all the "bells and whistles," it has the amenities (keyless entry, trunk release, power locks, and power windows) that Ive come to want in a vehicle. All in all, a great family car and a good buy. It should last us for many years. When we sold our 1992 Lumina, it had 187,000 miles on it.

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  Lumina Solid Performer at a Nice Price - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina
  By LuvMyLumina - April 4 - 7:14 pm

  Purchased this 1996 Lumina used in 1998. Best car purchase ever! The Lumina is a smooth riding, nicely equipped vehicle that didnt break the bank. I only wish Chevy still manufactured it as I would love to purchase another one. This vehicle has been reliable and durable even with being parked outside in the coldest of Midwest winters and the elements that come along with them. The only drawback is the small area of rust on the driver side rear quarter panel. This vehicle still looks good and performs well even though it hasnt been garaged for several years. Chevy definitely got it right and would do well to bring this model back into its lineup.

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  13 Years and counting - 1992 Chevrolet Lumina
  By Jerry - March 19 - 9:50 am

  Bought in 02, it now has over 190k miles on it. Very roomy and comfortable. AC has not worked since I got it. Interior is coming apart. Had to replace fuel pump, breaks, ball bearing in suspension. Several fuel injection problems. Easy to maintain though: Door handle broke once, my dad fixed with a zip tie, headlight came off, fixed with superglue. Its still a great first vehicle.