2001 Chevrolet Lumina Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 19%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina, 19% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“July 2009 I was driving on the interstate at around 75 MPH when the engine died and wouldn't start, pulled off the road, engine would crank but not start, after a few minutes it started and I drove home. I called a mechanic and he said it probably was the ignition control module, go to the junk yard and get one. From then through december 2012 I replaced the ignition module three times. In december 2012 I replaced both the module and the crank positioning sensor, thinking that it could be causing the module failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10508758, filed 2013-04, 109,300 miles“I purchased a 2001 Chevrolet Lumina on march 15,2002. Three to six months after purchasing this vehicle my wife and daughter began to complain of headaches, dizziness, stomach aches, nausea, and extreme fatigue. We didn't know what was causing these symptoms. We took our daughter to the doctor several times and could not find any reason to explain symptoms. Eight months after this purchase my daughter developed a respiratory illness known as reactive airways disease. We are currently treating her for this illness. …”
NHTSA complaint #10052298, filed 2004-01, 29,000 miles“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.”
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 19% |
| 2000 | 6 | 20% |
| 1999 | 41 | 40% |
| 1998 | 33 | 15% |
| 1997 | 52 | 15% |
| 1996 | 36 | 15% |
| 1995 | 66 | 13% |
| 1994 | 11 | 9% |
| 1993 | 18 | 7% |
| 1992 | 29 | 8% |
| 1991 | 36 | 10% |
| 1990 | 37 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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