Seven problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Experienced intermittent of power steering, lost steering control of the vehicle. Replaced rack and pinion. The vehicelk rack and pinion faield prior to receiving the recall notice. The driver's side power window motor failed, the alternator, air conditioning and windshield wiper assembly also failed.
Electrical components on car stopped working, and I was stuck in the middle of a busy road. Had to have car towed to my house. It turned out to be the alternator. What a hassle.
Consumer had noticed some electrical problems with altenator wich had to be replaced ones a year. Dealer wa contacted, please provide more information.
Since I purchased this car I have had to replace the alternator 3 different times. Not only that, but the length of time that the alternators last is shortening each time. I have searched the gm website for a possible solution and discovered that I am not the only one that is having this problem. When I purchased the car it had 29, 179 miles on it. The first alternator went out at 34,000 miles (the dealer replaced it). The second alternator went out at 65,000 (at a cost of $265). The most recent replacement was at 97,000+ miles. There was a possible fix posted on the gm website suggesting that it was a design flaw.
Vehicle had stalled out while driving. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Was informed the alternator caused the stalling. No indication of why alternator failed.
Alternator failure.
While parked consumer tried to start vehicle and vehicle would not start. Alternator went out twice within two years. Contacted dealer, and dealer replaced alternator, which was the second one to be replaced.