Electrical System Problems of Chevrolet Lumina

Chevrolet Lumina owners have reported 89 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's horn assembly (14 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Chevrolet Lumina

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Vehicle would not start after parked less then 2 hours. The spark plugs worked fine, with sufficient spark. The compression was at a normal level of function. The problem was found to be the fuel injectors to be stuck in the wide open (full throttle) position.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

It's difficult to depress and sound the horn. Dealer has inspected the vehicle several times.   Read details...

The Electrical System problem

1999 Chevrolet Lumina LS. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle shutting off while driving. The consumer stated the pass-key 11 security system activated while driving causing the vehicle to lose steering and braking functions while being driven.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

While driving and no no warning the vehicle will stall, and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.   Read details...

The Starter problem

I was driving my car one day, and when shutting it off briefly in a friends driveway, it refused to start. I had accessory power, but the starter would not crank. After checking that there was a good connection with the battery, there was still no ability to crank.   Read details...




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