Used 1996 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1996 Lumina Minivan, so we've included reviews for other years of the Lumina Minivan since its last redesign.
Not Worth the Money
Cherry Hallback, 04/11/2007
1995 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just bought the van from a private owner one month ago. All seemed fine until one day it rained and had to use the windshield wipers. It has caused an electrical shortage twice and now the van won't crank. Since I've had the van I have spent $1000 on tires and engine problems. Now the driver door won't open and the passenger window won't let up. I'm going to cut my ties and move on.
Old warhorse
Ralph, 10/11/2007
1995 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is probably one of the best vehicles I've ever owned. I've completely worn the front end out commuting to DC every day and had it rebuilt at 193k. I've been run into four times the last time totaled. I go to the junk yard and put the thing back together with used parts. I just turned 247k without any engine or transmission failures. Waterpump, ac compressor clutch, wheel bearings, cv joints, and many other parts have been replaced. The old girl looks like hell but just keeps running. Fuel mileage is outstanding at 21/26 at 70mph. Not many new minivans do that well. I bought the car with 99k for $3500 in 2000. Since then I've put 148k on her. I figure I've gotten $14800 of use at $.10/mile
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Still Going Strong!!!
Buy American!, 04/15/2009
1994 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got this Lumina Van for $1 at the ripe old age of 13 with 194,000 miles on it from a family friend. It needed a Tie Rod End on the left because it had a shimmy and shake I couldn't take. I charged the air, changed the oil, oil filter and air filter. It needs a new headliner but living with it. The automatic ride leveling rear shocks are shot but my mechanic said I can save money and put regular shocks on it for between $200 & $300. Also I had a wizzing sound in the front that sounded like the alternator - I changed that and the belt for about $230 but that didn't solve the problem. Used a hose up to my ear and the other end to the pulleys - its the compressor - mechanic says don't worry.
Chevy needs to revive
WESTERN PA BOY, 04/10/2010
1994 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Best Chevy product of the '90's. We had 220,000 miles until it finally died. Wish Chevy would reinstate this.
The Car Stinks
draco, 11/11/2005
1995 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Well in the one year that I have owned my pre owned van, I have had to rebuild the transmission, fix multiple engine problems, all kinds of brake problems, windshield washer fluid problems. The power windows only work when they want to, and the power sliding door no longer works at all.