Engine Head Gasket Failure problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina

Two problems related to engine head gasket failure have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle valve cover gasket had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Wh.

2 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2003

While driving, the head gasket failed, which caused fluid to leak.




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