One problem related to engine head gasket failure has been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Head gasket failure on Chevrolet Lumina @ 80,000 engine miles. Dealer, del Chevrolet fixted problem @ my cost of 1,612. 46 dollars. Vehicle has been maintained and regular serviced @ Chevrolet dealers on this car, I have there receipts. Problem occurred, heated-up, when traveling to gm dealers on 7/14/01. Should this problem have happened on a 80,000 mile engine?.