1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV Engine cooling Problems

“Windshield wipers have failed several intermitant times. First time in 1998 at 70 miles per hour in a rain storm, wipers stopped, took car off cruise then the resumed. Several intermitent times afterward. Dealer wanted $400 + to fix moter. I was sceptical becuase this is not the only GM car I have driven with wiper trouble. Last big incident was last fall 1999 when the wipers stopped on the interstate with my pregnant wife and child in car -200 miles from home. I could not get them to resume. Checked fuse etc. …”

“With under 50,000 miles on our van the engine had to be replaced. We had the dealer was unable to determine what caused the engine to throw a rod. No parts beside a new engine were replaced.”

“While driving 75mph car shut off, causing loss of power steering. The engine shuts off in the idle position or when moving. Consumer has contacted GM and filed a safety report. This vehicle has been repeatedly checked.”

“Car was working fine on 10/15, went out to start car on 10/16, and it was completely dead, towing company unable to jump start vehicle, would crank but not turn over. Had vehicle towed to mechanic, who found coolant hose connector, had cracked and was spraying the alternator with coolant, causing it to short out, and send spikes of electricity through my system. Thus far have had to replace the ignition module, cam sensor, and multiple burnt fusible link wires. …”

“Intermittently at various speeds and conditions vehicle will stall out and die without warning. Vehicle will start up immediately after it has stalled out. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.”