Lumina
Chevrolet Lumina: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Chevrolet Lumina – Second generation1994–2001
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | March 7, 1994 – April 26, 2001 |
| Model years | 1995–2001 |
| Body styles | 4-door notchback sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | W-body 1.5 Gen |
| Engines | 3.1 L L82/LG8 V6 3.4 L LQ1 DOHC V6 3.8 L L36 V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4T60-E automatic 4-speed 4T65-E automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm |
| Length | 5,103 mm |
| Width | 1,842 mm |
| Height | 1995–98: 1,402 mm 1999–2001: 1,392 mm |
| Assembly | Canada: Oshawa, Ontario (Oshawa Assembly) |
| Designer | Chuck Jordan (1990, 1991) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | 3.1 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | 3.1 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2000 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| 2000 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2001 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.1–3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 4 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 453 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,860 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2001 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 14 | 2000, 2001 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 13 | 2000, 2001 |
| Brakes | 8 | 2000, 2001 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 2000, 2001 |
| Steering | 5 | 2000, 2001 |
| Speed control and cruise | 4 | 2000, 2001 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 2000, 2001 |
| Body and structure | 4 | 2000, 2001 |
| Suspension | 4 | 2001 |
| Tyres | 3 | 2000, 2001 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2001: 67 complaints, 3 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.