2001 Chevrolet Lumina: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 21 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that the brake lights worked intermittently. NHTSA campaign id number 01v364000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) was referenced. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or mechanic. The current and failure mileages were 90,000. Updated 09/15/08 *bf update 09/22/08. *jb”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2008
“Dt*: the contact stated after coming to a full stop at a crossover, the automatic transmission seized completely. A rattling noise, then a bump was heard inside the vehicle prior to the incident. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer who determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact expressed concern because the vehicle only had 40668 miles. The contact planned to notify the manufacturer after filing a complaint with the NHTSA.”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2006
“Right rear roaring sound. Tire wear on inside tread. Tire rotation and 4 wheel alignment required. Evidently caused by driving through pothole in street and knocking rear torsion bars out of alignment on right side. Very cheaply built. *jb”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2006
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“The vehicle engine check light illuminates while driving, the vehicle is experiencing loss of coolant and the blower motor is blowing out cool air instead of heat. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer that the problem is with a crack in the intake manifold gasket. The dealer or the manufacturer was not notified at this time. *nm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2005
“Consumer was driving at 25 mph and heard a severe rattling coming from the engine compartment. Consumer discovered that the main electrical harness which was not bracketed properly. The harness also came in contact with the serpentine belt. Dealer examined the vehicle but was unable to resolve the problem. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2004
“While driving and coming to complete stop automatic transmission doesn't shift properly from the first gear to the second gear. Also, had a brake problem. Dealer notified. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2003
“Rear driver's side seat belt will not latch properly. Also, intermittently the passenger's side rear will not latch properly. The dealer replaced the belts, but the consumer believed that the problem would recur. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Nov 2003
“The transmission completely seized up. The car was able to shift into any gear, but the car would not move forward or backwards. The planetary gears (2) were stripped. The transmission had to be rebuilt.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2003
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that when the cruise control was activated, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact also stated that the wipers and turn signals activated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2002
“When applying accelerator pedal after a stop engine will revv, but vehicle will not move. Then, vehicle will lurch forward, this happens intermittently. Dealer cannot find cause.*ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND MINIVANS. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES WERE BUILT WITHOUT THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF GENERANT, WHICH PRODUCES THE GAS THAT FILLS THE AIR BAG. SOME WERE BUILT WITH A DOUBLE LOAD OF GENERANT AND SOME WERE BUILT WITHOUT GENERANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE. TELEPHONE CALLS WERE MADE TO OWNERS ON JANUARY 29, 2001. FOLLOW UP OWNER MAILING BEGAN ON APRIL 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PASSENGER AIR BAG THAT WAS MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A CHECK VALVE PIN. AN AIR BAG WITHOUT THE CHECK VALVE PIN COULD PRODUCE INCREASED PRESSURE AT THE ONSET OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND REDUCED PRESSURE AFTERWARD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 16, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR SATURN AT 1-800-553-6000, PROMPT #3.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
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Is the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina. The most complained-about area is power train.
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.