Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 970701738209 | 07/01/1997 | 52941 | Various drivers have concerns about the daytime running lamps (drl) not turning off with cluster lights when using dash mounted switch. *yc | 11/13/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet lumina. the contact stated that the headlight illumination was extremely low dim. the contact activated the high beam headlights in order to see the roadway. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed small fractures in the headlight lens. the contact cleaned the headlight lens but continued to experience low visibility and would have to activate the high beam headlights. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. kmj | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet lumina. while parked at night the headlights illumination was extremely low. the contact activated the high beam lights in order to see. after inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed fine cracks in the headlight lens. the contact cleaned the headlight lens but continued to have low visibility at night and would have to activate the high beam lights. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. ds | |||
| 09/22/1997 | 1 | ||
| Stop lamp switch was out of adjustment. mjs | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 04/16/2005 | 1 | 10/15/2003 | |
| The consumer indicated that the rear brake lights do not work. the only onle that work is the one mounted in the rear window. the lights did not work due to blown bulbs. *ak *nm | |||
| 06/27/2003 | 73900 | 10 | |
| When applying brakes, our 1997 chevrolet lumina's high-mount brake light is the only one to go-on, the two rear brake lights won't light; when you gently push the turn signal lever towards the driver w/ foot applied on brake pedal, only then do all the brake lights light-up...this is a dangerous situation, now we have to pay a ind. gas station to replace the turn-signal module w/ labor.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 07/26/2006 | 64352 | 1 | 03/31/1997 |
| Brake light failure detected before any incident. center light functions while signal/brake combination lights fail. failure caused by multi function switch located in steering column. this part cuts off the brake light when the signal lights are activated. this problem is intermittent, which makes it difficult to identify at first. through internet research, i have found many references to this problem. although my car is 1997, it only has 64k miles, thus i would not expect this type of failure related to moderate usage. if not fixed, brake light failure may result in rear-end collision. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 06/08/2002 | 69300 | 1 | 06/01/2001 |
| Turn signal was inoperative. dealer and the manufacturer were not notified at this time. owner made repairs. *ak the black plastic actuator button for the hazard flashers cracked down in the shroud around the steering column. when this happened the broken piece moved down into the switch assembly for the hazard/turn signal flasher and became wedged. as a result neither the hazard lights nor the flashers could be activated. the consumer considered this to be a serious safety problem since the brake light system is control through the same switch. *ph *nlm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - UNIT | |||
| 06/08/2002 | |||
| Hazard light was inoperative. owner made repairs. dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 10/29/2000 | 1 | 09/20/1998 | |
| Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the garage, the fire was so intense that the vehicle melted down to the frame, also consumers house burned down, it was determined by the fire investigators that the cause of the fire was started by the fuel pump and the daytime running lights.*jb | |||
| 07/11/2001 | 0 | ||
| While traveling at 70 mph headlights started to dim, and vehicle felt like it was going to cut off. consumer tried to put on brakes but vehcile would not stop. consumer turned off ignition, and coasted and stopped. consumear felt someone could have been killed. consumer has yet to contact dealer. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 10/29/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| While driving headlights and dash lights went out for a few minutes. dealer can't duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Design of the daytime running lights (headlights) do not allow for emergency warning, application of the high beams quickly. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 06/27/2003 | 73900 | 10 | |
| When applying brakes, our 1997 chevrolet lumina's high-mount brake light is the only one to go-on, the two rear brake lights won't light; when you gently push the turn signal lever towards the driver w/ foot applied on brake pedal, only then do all the brake lights light-up...this is a dangerous situation, now we have to pay a ind. gas station to replace the turn-signal module w/ labor.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 5 | |||
| Vehicle's tensioner and power steering failed.*mr the tensioner failed in the driveway. other failed parts includes fuel gauge, turn signal switch, and alternator ( new battery required and vehicle was towed). these parts failed between 36,500 miles and 42,000 miles. consumer disappointed with the low mileage failures of his vehicle. *ph *nlm | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 2 | ||
| Consumer states engine looses power then engine dies, took to dealer and they rebuilt transmission, the passenger window will not roll up or down, water pump failed on july 24, flasher lever broke inside the steering column, brakes inoperative. mr *nlm | |||