Three problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Purchased 1996 chevy Lumina w/3. 1 liter engine. Vehicle has been well maintained and currently has 115,000 miles. The vehicle has never been involved in a car accident. The issue is that the camshaft has broken. Why would a vehicle that has had regular oil changes and maintenance experience this problem? it seems an extreme problem for a well-cared for vehicle. This was a former police vehicle (first 96,000 miles). My son's girlfriend also owns a Lumina (1999, no VIN available) and she too has had the camshaft replaced in her vehicle at 170,000.
I love my car but the engine has been going out for some time now and the person whom I bought the car from he knew of this situation and he didn't tell me. This car is my first car and my only transportation so can you all please help me.
At low speed the steering locks. If feels as if the vehicle has shut off.