1998 CHEVROLET Lumina Problems & Complaints
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STEERING
54 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RANDOM POWER STEERING LEAK. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD TO REPLACE THE FLUID CONSTANTLY. WHEN A MECHANIC REPLACED THE STEERING PUMP, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE PREVIOUS OWNER THAT THE STEERING RACK MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAD ALSO TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V527000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE RECALL WAS CLOSED. THE CONTACT WAS TO CHECK WITH THE MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE A REPAIR SOLUTION FOR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mar 21, 2017
DIFFICULTY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT AT LOW SPEEDS. CONTACTED GM AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER. CHARGED $100 AND TOLD THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL 03V527000 DUE TO VIN. REPLACED RACK AND PINION MYSELF WHICH FIXED THE ISSUE. MY CAR SHOWS THE EXACT SAME SIGNS OF THE REASON YOU DID THIS RECALL. WHY WAS MY CAR NOT INCLUDED? I DEMAND AN ANSWER! *TR
Jul 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, SHE NOTICED A GRINDING AND BANGING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V527000 (STEERING) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *TR
May 23, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STEER TO THE LEFT BECAUSE THE RACK AND PINION FAILED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACT WHO ADVISED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V527000 (STEERING:RACK AND PINION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
Apr 22, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN, SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V527000 ( STEERING:RACK AND PINION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 104,000.
Dec 16, 2010
+ 49 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
29 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE DRIVING. HE NOTICED A SMALL PIN HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE CAUSED BY CORROSION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY A MECHANIC. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 160,000. UPDATED 10/07/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE RIGHT REAR STEEL BRAKE LINE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AT 2 LOCATIONS. UPDATED 10/08/08. *JB
Aug 21, 2008
MY BRAKES HAVE ALWAYS MALFUNCTIONED IN MY VEHICLE. THEY HAVE BEEN MAINTAINED AND WILL GO OUT WHEN I AM TURNING OR TRYING TO STOP. I HAD THEM CHECKED FOR 4 YEARS STRAIGHT- PADS CHANGED AND COMPLETELY SERVICED- MY MECHANIC SAID IT IS SOME COMPUTER SENSOR IN THE BRAKES THAT GOES OUT IN THIS PARTICULAR CHEVY. IT IS EXPENSIVE AND A DEFECT. I HAVE WENT THROUGH INTERSECTIONS- AND BEEN SO CLOSE IN REAR ENDING SEVERAL VEHICLES BECAUSE OF MY INABILITY TO STOP MY CAR. *JB
Aug 28, 2006
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL ANDC BRAKES BECAME INOPERATIVE. CONSUIMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. *AK
Aug 17, 2004
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES RELAYS CLICK AND CYCLE CONTINUALLY WHEN BRAKING. DEALER STATES THE TRACTION CONTROL MODULE MAY BE MALFUNCTIONING. DOES NOT SEEM TO AFFECT NORMAL BRAKING. *NLM
Apr 24, 2003
REAR BRAKE WHEEL CYLINDER LEAKED.*AK *JB
Mar 06, 2003
+ 24 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
27 complaints
1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR RECALL NOTICE 15757. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS AN OIL LEAK, AND SHE WAS ADVISED NOT TO PARK IN A GARAGE. *JB
May 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONSUMER STATED ABOUT 1/2 MILE AWAY FROM HER HOUSE, THE VEHICLE STARTED SPUTTERING. SHE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND DECIDED TO WALK HOME. WHEN SHE RETURNED WITH HER HUSBAND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS PUTTING OUT A FIRE FROM HER VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL # 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, A REPRESENTATIVE CONCLUDED THAT THE STATUE OF LIMITATIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA DOES NOT REQUIRE THE MANUFACTURER TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AFTER 7 MONTHS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 11/04/09*LJ UPDATED 11/06/09.*JB
Oct 07, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER. SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE FOR ANOTHER WEEK. AS A CONSEQUENCE, IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND, THUS INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 86,000.
Jun 02, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE STALLED FOR APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE STARTED, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED.. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE HIS VIN TO BE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07E021000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 49,000. UPDATED 04/04/08. *LJ UPADATED 04/02/08
Mar 06, 2008
PROBLEM WITH INTERNAL OIL PUMP ... UNABLE TO BUILD UP ENOUGH PRESSURE TO ADEQUATELY SERVICE THE ENGINE ... 3.1L V6 MFI OHV 12V. WHAT IS THE COMPANY'S CORRECTIVE ACTION RE RECALL. WHERE DO I GO FOR "RECALL SERVICE?". *NM
May 02, 2006
+ 22 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16 complaints
THE PASS-KEY II THEFT-DETERRENT SYSTEM PREVENTED THE STARTING OF MY VEHICLE WITH ONE OF MY INITIAL KEYS. I USED THE SPARE KEY FOR A WHILE AND NOW THE SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW STARTING OF THE VEHICLE WITH BOTH KEYS. THE COST TO FIX THIS IS TOO EXCESSIVE FOR A CHEVY 1998 LUMINA LTZ. THE CAR IS ON A GOVERNMENT SITE AND I DON'T HAVE THE VIN# OR ACCURATE PURCHASE DATE AVAILABLE UNTIL I HAVE IT TOWED. *NM
Aug 13, 2006
POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN ENGAGED. WHEN CONSUMER MADE A LANE CHANGE FROM RIGHT TO LEFT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISENGAGED. THE CRUISE CONTROL ALSO DISENGAGED WHEN THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS TURNED ON. THIS CONDITION HAPPENDED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *PH *TT
Dec 02, 2002
ALTERNATOR JUST DIES ON HIGHWAY AND WARNING LIGHT COMES ON ABOUT 3 SECONDS BEFORE VEHICLE WILL DIE IN MIDDLE OF SPEEDING CARS. ONCE CONSUMER WAS HIT AND COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY PUT IN A NEW ALTERNATOR. *AK *TT *YH
Oct 01, 2001
AT 30,000 MILES VEHICLE BEEN EXPERIENCING AN ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND IT APPEARED PROBLEM WAS STILLOCCURRINNG. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Jan 31, 2001
VERY HARD TO INVOKE SOUND FROM THE HORN. MY FAMILY ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE HORN FAILED TO PRODUCE SOUND. *AK
Nov 14, 2000
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AIR BAGS
13 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 28-30 MPH, ANOTHER MOTORIST MADE AN OUT OF TURN LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE OTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR HIS INSURANCE COMPANY TO DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO THE BACK, STOMACH, AND NECK. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE WAS NEEDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
Jul 31, 2017
TAKITA RECALL AIRBAG MAY BE THE CAUSE OF PASSENGER SIDE DASH EXPANDING OUTWARDS. UNSURE OF CAUSE. EXPANSION IS SLOWING COMING OUT OF SEM. HAVE NOTICED APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS ONGOING.
Feb 18, 2017
DASH AIRBAG IS PROTRUDING OUT. VECHILE STATIONARY. SEE PHOTOS.
Dec 18, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. AT 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STRUCK A DEER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154000.*AK
Mar 20, 2007
CHIP PAINT THE PAINTING ON MY VEHICLE IS STARTING TO CHIP.I SEE MANY LUMINAS JUST LIKE MINE WITH THE PAINT HAS DEMOLISH FROM THEIR CARS
Mar 24, 2005
+ 8 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
11 complaints
I HAVE A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA THAT THE BACK GLASS SHATTERED THIS MORNING. MY WIFE WAS LESS THAN 2 MILES FROM HOME WHEN THIS HAPPENED THERE WAS NO ICE OR FREEZING WEATHER TO ACCOUNT FOR THIS THERE IS A REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER THAT WAS ON AT THIS TIME. THE GLASS WAS THROWN THROUGHOUT THE BACK SEAT. *NM
Jan 18, 2005
1998 CHEVROLET METRO 4 DOOR - DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS DO NOT STAY ON TRACK WHEN ROLLING UP OR DOWN. PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 2002, USED, FROM AN INDIVIDUAL. *JB
Jun 26, 2004
PASSENGER SIDE REAR-VIEW MIRROR HAS SHATTERED AFTER AN EXPLOSION SOUND 3 TIMES IN 8 MONTH. THE MIRROR WAS CHANGED THE FIRST TIME MIRROR AND HOUSING WERE CHANGED TIME AND THE MIRROR WAS CHANGED PLUS HEATING MECHANISM TO REAR-VIEW MIRROR WAS DISMANTLED THE THIRD TIME.
Oct 23, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM SHEARED OR WORE OUT, DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *JB
Aug 24, 2001
CONSUMER FINDS IT HARD TO SEE OUT OF THE SOLAR TINTED WINDSHIELD. NLM
May 11, 2000
+ 6 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
10 complaints
LOWER INTAKE GASKET FAILURE. LOSS OF ATF TRANSMISSION FLUID. *NM
Dec 15, 2005
VEHICLE MADE A WHINING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. CONVERTER AND PUMP NOISEY. *BF THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED.
Jan 20, 2005
TRANSMISSION FAILURE OCCURRED DO TO PRESSURE BUILD UP IN TRANMISSION HOUSING CAUSING THE TOP OF THE HOUSING TO CRACK. TRANSMISSION HAD MASSIVE FLUID LEAK AND DEBRIS WAS FLOATING IN TRANSMISSION. DEBRIS DAMAGED GEARING IN TRANMISSION AND CAUSING IT TO BE REPLACED. COST TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION WAS $1997.37. I AM CURRENTLY IN CONTACT WITH MY CHEVY DEALER TO FIND OUT IF THEY WILL COMPENSATE ME. I WILL ALSO BE CONTACTING CORPORATE CHEVY OFFICES AS WELL. MR
Sep 28, 2002
COST TO REPLACE/REPAIR TRANSMISSION $2053.69. THE DEALER DID RETURN $1026.00 TO ME. *AK
Jan 08, 2002
UPON ROUTINE INSPECTION I NOTICED A BOLT WAS LAYING LOOSE ON THE DRIVER SIDE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING. AFTER REALIZING WHERE IT WENT I NOTICED THAT ANOTHER BOLT WAS MISSING!! THE TWO BOLTS ARE THE TRANSMISSION TO ENGINE BLOCK MOUNTING BOLTS. I HAVE NOT FOUND ANY OTHER BOLTS MISSING OR LOOSE BUT IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE THEIR LOCATIONS. WOULD NOT WANT TO BE TRAVELING DOWN THE CROWDED HIGHWAY AT 65MPH AND HAVE THE TRANSMISSION COME APART FROM THE ENGINE!!!.......THANKS DAVE CORYEA
Nov 09, 2001
+ 5 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
9 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY CAUSED OTHER ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD AND THE CONTACT NOTICED A CRACK IN THE VACUUM HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WATER PUMP NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,000.
Jan 03, 2017
MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT RECALL # 15V701000, AND ALSO MY CAR STARTED LEAKING WATER INTO THE OIL SO I HAD TO PARK IT UP FOR A WHILE AND JUST BEEN WITHOUT A RIDE EVER SINCE ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
Sep 17, 2016
VEHICLE MAKING BANGING NOISE TOOK TO SHOP TOLD A BURNT VALVE, ( IT WAS DRIVEN IN/OUT OF SHOPS) SECOND SHOP WEEKS OF INVESTIGATING, SAME DIAGNOSIS. LACKED FUNDS TO REPAIR, TOOK HOME. READ ABOUT RECALL CONTACTED MANUFACTURER REFERRED TO LOCAL DEALER. DEALER SAID PARTS WERE BEING ORDERED BASED ON RECALL, BUT TOOK IT IN EARLIER THAN CONTACT. SERVICE PERSON INDICATED THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF RECALL..THEY COULD DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR BUT COST IN THE THOUSANDS. I COULDN'T AFFORD THAT OR CONTINUE GETTING TICKETS (NOT ABLE TO MOVE IT BECAUSE BATTERY NEEDED A FULL CHARGE. I AM A WOMAN KNOW LITTLE ABOUT CARS, DID NOT WANT TO GET STUCK IF IT DEFAULTED. SECOND REPAIR SHOP ADVISED ME THAT I COULD DRIVE IT UNTIL IT JUST STOPPED, THE DEALER SAID IT WAS DEFINITELY NOT IN RECALL SO I DONATED TO KARS FOR KIDS. ON 3/8/16 GOT A CALL FROM SAME LOT TELLING ME MY RECALL PARTS HAD COME IN. PUZZLED & ALARMED TOLD CALLER ABOUT THEIR SERVICE DEPT. SHE SEEMED A PUZZLED SO I EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED. SHE CHECKED &TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECORD OF MY APPOINTMENT & SERVICE PERSON HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF ME. PUZZLED AS TO WHAT IS GOING ON? PAID AAA $60.00 FOR TOW PAID $35.00 FOR USED TIRE. TOW GUY SAID I COULD DRIVE CAR DEALER AND SAVE TOW FEE BUT I'M NOT COMFORTABLE DRIVING BROKE CAR SO I HAD HIM TOW.MY QUESTION IS HOW DOES A CONSUMER KNOW IF THEIR SPECIFIC CAR FALLS UNDER A RECALL? THE CAR WAS MY LANDLORD'S DYING GIFT TO ME. I DROVE HIM AND HIS WIFE TO CHURCH, TO THE BANK, TO THE DOCTOR, FOR OIL CHANGES, ETC. I NEVER RECALLED TAKING IT FOR A RECALL AND MY LANDLORD WAS IN HIS 90'S I DIDN'T KNOW IF HE HAD OVERLOOKED RECALL SO MY MOTIVATION TO CHECK. TALKED TO MGR. OF DEALERSH 3/8/16 HE SAID HE WOULD INVESTIGATE, SERVICE PERSON WAS EXPERIENCED AND HE WAS SORRY ABOUT MY VEHICLE. NOW I, A SENIOR CITIZEN HAVE NO MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION.
Mar 09, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE DEALER SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT AND LATER INDICATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT COULD NOT PROVIDE A DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jan 20, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE EXCESSIVELY. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE THEN THERE WAS FIRE COMING FROM THE FRONT UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED AND THE UPPER MANIFOLD WAS CRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED DUE TO THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AFTER THE FIRE OCCURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 245,000.
Dec 16, 2015
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
9 complaints
THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SEATBELT DOES NOT LOCK. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM NEEDED REPLACING. *AK
Jul 15, 2003
THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED TO ENGAGE BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT LATCH FAILED. *JB...*AK
Apr 08, 2003
ALL FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LATCH ; DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPAIRED THEM ON TWO OCCASIONS. BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
Sep 08, 1999
ALL THREE REAR SEATBELTS UNBUCKLE WHILE IN USE WHICH WON'T PROTECT OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED SEATBELTS TWICE. BUT, DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#.*AK
Jun 28, 1999
DESIGN OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS PREVENTS THE SAFE INSTALLATION OF MOST CHILD RESTAINTS INTO THE VEHICLE.
Jan 22, 1999
+ 4 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
8 complaints
WE BOUGHT THE CAR USED. AT TIME OF PURCHASE BRAKE LIGHTS APPEARED TO WORK. SAME EVENING, THE TWO REAR/SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK (THE THIRD/MIDDLE LIGHT WORKS). WE DID SOME TROUBLE SHOOTING, REPLACED BULBS, CHECKED FOR SHORTS. IN OUR RESEARCH WE FOUND THAT THIS IS IN FACT A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG GM SEDANS AND IS CAUSED BY FAILURE OF THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE SWITCH CONTACTS COMMONLY FAIL WHEN THE SWITCH BEGINS TO LOOSEN/DISINTIGRATE. THIS CAUSES A VARIETY OF ISSUES AMONG THE SYSTEMS THAT PASS THROUGH THAT SWITCH. BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE IS ONE SUCH ISSUE, AND OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY ISSUES. YES, I KNOW IT'S AN OLD CAR AND YES I EXPECT TO HAVE TO MAKE REPAIRS TO IT, BUT I DO NOT EXPECT OUR STUDENT DRIVER TO SUDDENLY BE WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS BECAUSE OF THE FAULTY MANUFACTURE OF THIS COMPONENT. A SMALL AMOUNT OF RESEARCH MAKES IT APPARENT THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON, VERY WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. IT'S EXPENSIVE TO FIX AND BEYOND MOST PEOPLE'S DIY ABILITIES, BESIDES WHICH I WOULD NOT BE COMFORTABLE WORKING WITH ANYTHING THAT AFFECTS THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY GM HASN'T BEEN AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE'S NO RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE.
Apr 07, 2017
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WAS BROKEN IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND THAT IS CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS TO MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000. UPDATED 10/27/10. *LJ UPDATED 2/28/11 *CN UPDATED 03/03/11*JB
Jul 01, 2010
THE MULTI PURPOSE SWITCH (TURN SIGNAL) ON MY 1998 CHEVY LUMINA DOESN'T WORK EVERYTIME A USE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH MY BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT AND I HAVE TO WIGGLE THE SWITCH UNTIL MY BRAKE LIGHT COME BACK ON. I SWITCHED THE LEVER BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. *TR
Mar 22, 2009
THE TWO MAIN BRAKE LIGHTS NO LONGER COME ON WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT IN REAR WINDOW STILL WORKS. BOTH BULBS WERE CHECKED AND EVEN REPLACED TO NO AVAIL. THE TURN SIGNALS FLASH AT A HIGH SPEED, UNLESS THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER IS MANIPULATED WITH A SLIGHT PULL/PUSH. CHECKED SEVERAL INTERNET SITES ON THE PROBLEM, AND IT SEEMS IT MAY BE THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL SWITCH. NOT SURE IF THIS IS A MAJOR FIX WITH SPECIALIZED TOOLS IF THE PROBLEM IS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *JB
May 20, 2006
WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY CONSUMER NOTICED A BRIGHT GLOW (FIRE)COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE REAR REFLECTOR LIGHT. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FATHER. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER FOUND RIGHT REAR MARKER LAMP HAD OVERHEATED. *TT
Mar 15, 2005
+ 3 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
8 complaints
ALL FOUR DOORS FREEZE IN THE WINTER. THE CAR CAME WITH AN AUTOMATIC STARTER AND WHEN ITS COLD IN THE WINTER ALL DOORS ARE STUCK. I WILL SET THE HEAT ON THE MAX AND START THE CAR THROUGH THE AUTO STARTER AND LET IT LOOSEN FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. YOU STILL HAVE TO GET ALL THE ICE OF AROUND THE WHOLE DOOR AND EVENTUALLY ONE WILL OPEN AFTER YOU KEEP PULLING ON IT. THEN YOU MUST GO INSIDE AND PUSH AND KICK THE DORRS FROM THE INSIDE TO GET THE OTHERS TO OPEN. THIS IS A HASSLE HAVING 2 TODDLERS AND A SON TRYING TO GET TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNING. WONDERING IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS DEFECT AS I LOOKED TROUGH CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND ALSO OTHER COMPLAINTS ARE LISTED AS THE SAME. THANKS FOR ANY INFO.
Jan 15, 2004
TRUNK SPRING WEAK, LID FALLS. SPRING CAN BE ADJUSTED, BUT IS VERY DIFFICULT AND POTENTIALY DANGEROUS IF SPRING SLIPS WHILE TIGHTNING IT. *AK
Dec 31, 2000
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS VEHICLE DOOR LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY. *YC
May 10, 1999
REAR DOORS FROZE SHUT DURING SNOWY WEATHER.
Mar 03, 1999
POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED. *YC
Feb 01, 1999
+ 3 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE GEAR SHIFTER WAS CHANGED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY IN THAT DIRECTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWELVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 229,400.
Sep 10, 2014
CORVETTE C5 BOUGHT ON JUNE 12TH, 98. 1G1 YY2 2G3 W51 229 86. MILES ~ 20.000: TWO CRASHES DUE TO A SUDDEN ACCELERATION AT FULL THROTTLE. FIRST ACCIDENT: APRIL 26TH, 02. I WAS STOPPED AT THE ENTRY OF A PARKING, THE ENGINE RACED AND THE CAR PLOUGHED AHEAD, ALTHOUGH I CONTINUOUSLY APPLIED PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE C5 ACCELERATED AT A TERRIFIC SPEED AND STOPPED ONLY AFTER I APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE AND CUT THE IGNITION. THE CAR WAS REPAIRED. THE HEAD MECHANIC, ASSURED ME MY CAR WAS IN ORDER WHEN I TOOK IT BACK. I REQUESTED THE GARAGE CONSULT A GM EXPERT ON THAT SORT OF ACCIDENT. HE DID NOT COMPLY WITH THAT REQUEST.THE DYSFUNCTION OCURRED AGAIN. SECOND ACCIDENT : MAY 7TH, 03. I PARKED. I HAD, AT THE END OF THIS MANEUVER, THE RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE, (TO SLOW THE CAR WHICH AT THIS TIME CRAWLED), WHEN THE ENGINE ACCELERATED. THE C5 STOPPED AFTER I JAMMED ON THE BRAKE AND CUT THE IGNITION REMARKS AND CONCLUSION. THE C5 SUDDENLY TOOK OFF ON IT'S OWN, THE THROTTLE IN A FULL OPEN POSITION, WITHOUT THE DRIVER STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE BRAKES WERE NOT EFFECTIVE SOON ENOUGH TO AVOID THE ACCIDENTS. ONLY SWITCHING OFF THE IGNITION WAS EFFECTIVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I HAD MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE GEAR LEVER WAS IN DRIVE. AS ANY ENGINEER KNOWS, GIVEN THAT ELECTRONIC LOGIC IS SENSITIVE TO INTERFERENCES AND THE C5 COMPARTMENT IS FLOODED WITH VIOLENTS SIGNALS; IT WAS IMPERATIVE, AFTER THE FIRST SERIOUS INCIDENT, TO INSTALL A BLACK BOX OR TIMESTAMPING RECORDING DEVICE, FILMING AND RECORDING THE ACTUAL FOOT POSITION OF THE DRIVER, THE THROTTLE AND BRAKE POSITIONS, ENGINE RPM AND VEHICLE SPEED IN ORDER TO ANALYZE A POSSIBLE RE-OCCURENCE OF THE EVENT. BEING A SURGEON, CONSIDERING THE GRAVITY OF THIS DOUBLE AND IDENTICAL ACCIDENT, NOT ONLY TO RENONCE USING THIS C5, BUT ALSO TO ASK THAT ALL THE C5 BE SUBJECT TO A FACTORY RECALL TO CONTROL ALL THEIR ELECTRONIC, TO CORRECT THE DEFECTS AND ORIGIN OF SUCH DYSFUNCTIONS AND PREVENT SUCH ACCIDENTS.*AK
May 05, 2004
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. *AK
Aug 24, 2001
WHILE PUTTING VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE MOVES FORWARD, AT THIS TIME THE STEERING AND BRAKES DO NOT WORK, ALSO THIS WILL HAPPEN WHEN THE CONSUMER WILL PUT THE VEHICLE IN OVERDRIVE OR DRIVE. *SLC
Nov 28, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Apr 10, 2000
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
7 complaints
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY PULLED TO THE LEFT, WHILE THE WHEELS PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 174,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Aug 06, 2007
LOWER CONTROL ARM HEAD OF BOLT BROKE INTO TWO PIECES AND FELL OFF. THIS COULD OF CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL IF IT HAD FALLEN OFF WHILE DRIIVING.*AK
Aug 19, 2002
VEHICLE SHIMMIES AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE. DEALER HAS REPAIRED/ REPLACED STRUTS FIVE TIMES. CONSUMER STATED THAT BEARINGS AND STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
Dec 31, 2001
WHENEVER DRIVING ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT OR ON HIGHWAY THERE IS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT BALL JOINTS WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Oct 09, 2001
STEERING CONTROL ARM FAILED. *YC
Feb 01, 1999
+ 2 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4 complaints
ALL 6 FUEL INJECTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO GAS BLEND. *SC *JB
Jan 05, 2005
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHILE GOING UPHILL OR PASSING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SHOP AND THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED-THIS DIDN'T REMEDY THE PROBLEM. DURING A 600 MILE TRIP, THE CONSUMER HEARD A HIGH PITCHED NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR UNDERSIDE. THIS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. IT HAD BECOME APPARENT TO THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE FROM THE FUEL PUMP OR FILTER SOCK. THE GAS TANK WAS CHECKED FOR DIRTY GAS, BUT THE FUEL TANK LIQUID WAS CLEAN. THE FUEL PUMP/FILTER WAS REPLACED AND REMEDIED THE PROBLEM, UPON INSPECTION OF THE FUEL PUMP THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE PUMP HAD A LABEL AFFIXED TO IT'S SIDE, THE LABEL HAD PARTIALLY MELTED AND THE RESIDUE HAD RUN INTO THE FILTER SOCK WHICH PROBABLY CAUSED THE LOSS OF POWER. *SCC *NLM
Nov 19, 2002
CONSUMER NOTICED THE CONTAINER GAS TANK IS RUSTED.*TS CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY MANUFACTURER THAT THE GAS TANK IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER.*JB
Oct 24, 2002
A MALFUNCTION IN FUEL TANK OR FUEL LINE CAUSING AN OIL LEAK. HAD PART REPLACED, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. . DEALER CONTACTED.*AK
Jul 30, 2002
TIRES
3 complaints
FIRESTONE, AFFINITY, P21560R15; WHILE LOOKING OVER TIRES NOTICED ONE OF THE FRONT TIRES GROVE HAD CRACKS AROUND TIRES.*AK CONSUMER STATED UPON LOOKING AT TIRES, HE NOTICED THAT THEY CONTAINED CRACKS IN ALL 4, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMERS T HAT TIRES WERE OK.*SLC
Oct 19, 2001
DURING INSPECTION FOUND CRACKS ON TIRES NEAR OF RIMS WHERE COULD HIT TIRES AND AIR WILL LEAK.*AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE STRESS CRACKS ABOVE THE LETTERS ON ALL FOUR TIRES, FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P215/75/R15.*JB
Jul 13, 2001
FIRESTONE TIRE BAD, ONE SPEELING AND ONE NO GOOD, RIM IS BENT
May 01, 2001
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
I WAS FORCED TO DRIVE THIS COMPANY VEHICLE BY NEW TRANSPORTATION MANAGER, EVEN THOUGH I HAD ANOTHER COMPANY VEHICLE ASSIGNED TO ME TO DRIVE. FROM 11/9/2018 TO 11/13/2018 I WORKED OVERTIME PLUS MY REGULAR WEEK OF WORK. IT WAS THE FIRST TIME USING THE HEATER IN THIS VEHICLE AND I WAS WORKING LONG HOURS WITH THE HEATER ON BECAUSE THE WEATHER HAD CHANGED. ON 11/11/2018 AT ABOUT 0600, I STARTED HAVING A HEADACHE AND MY THROAT WAS IRRITATED BUT I WENT HOME AT 0800 AND CAME BACK TO WORK OVERTIME PLUS MY REGULAR SHIFT ON THE SAME DAY AT 2000. MY HEADACHE HAD INTENSIFIED AND I TOOK ALEVE FOR IT AND DRANK MILK FOR MY IRRITATED THROAT AND WEN HOME AT THE END OF MY SHIFT AT 0800 ON 11/13/2018. I WORKED THE REST OF THE WEEK BUT MY HEADACHES CONTINUED AND ON 11/19/2018, I ASKED THE MECHANIC TO SMELL THE CABIN OF MY VEHICLE AND AFTER SMELLING IT, HE TOLD ME TO PARK IT AND REPORT IT TO MY MANAGER BECAUSE IT HAD AN EXHAUST LEAK. ON 11/26/2018, I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND THE DOCTOR PLACED ME ON MODIFIED DUTY UNLESS I WAS NOT PROVIDED A DIFFERENT VEHICLE TO DRIVE AND THEN I WOULD CONSIDERED TEMPORARILY FULLY DISABLED UNTIL 12/14/2018. ON 11/28/2018, MY MANAGER TOLD ME I WAS GOING TO BE DRIVING THE DIRTY VEHICLE AFTER I HAD ASKED FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAD MY SUPERVISOR SMELL THE CABIN AND HE GAVE ME HIS TRUCK TO DRIVE AND I DROVE IT FOR 2 DAYS. ON 11/30/2018, MY SUPERVISOR TOLD ME THAT OUR MANAGER HAD CLEARED THE DIRTY VEHICLE AND I HAD TO GO BACK TO DRIVING IT BUT I WENT HOME FULLY DISABLED INSTEAD. ON 12/4/2018, I WAS FORCED BACK INTO WORK AND I DROVE MY MANAGERS TRUCK. ON 12/5/2018, I DROVE THE DIRTY VEHICLE TO THE FIRE STATION AND IT TESTED POSITIVE FOR AN EXHAUST LEAK WITH CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE CABIN. I HAD MY 2 DAYS OFF AND ON 11/8 AND 11/9/2018, I HAVE BEEN STAYING AT THE OFFICE BECAUSE THEY'RE FORCING ME TO DRIVE THE DIRTY VEHICLE AGAIN AND I CAN'T GO OUT TO WORK.
Dec 09, 2018
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Sep 27, 2000
WHEELS
2 complaints
INSTALLATION OF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL RESULTED IN ONE OF THE FIVE WHEEL STUDS BREAKING OFF IN THE WHEEL NUT. WHEN THE WHEEL HUB WAS REPLACED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE WHEEL NUT ENGAGEMENT ON ALL TEN OF THE FRONT WHEEL STUDS WAS ONLY 4 THREADS EACH. THE WHEELS INSTALLED APPEAR TO BE THE STOCK ALUMINUM WHEELS. *TR
Jun 02, 2012
ONE OF THE FIVE LUGS BROKE OFF THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Nov 16, 1998
SEATS
2 complaints
AFTER I STOPPED I FELT THE SEAT GO BACK. I FOUND THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHED THE SEAT FRAME TO THE SLIDING TRACK HAD CRACKED. THE METAL APPEARS TO BE TOO BRITTLE AND THIN FOR THE APPLICATION. I AM A RELIABILITY ENGINEER WITH SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURAL FAILURE BACKGROUND AND IT APPEARS THE THIN METAL (~1/16") SHATTERED FROM IMBRITTLEMENT OR SOME SIMILAR PROCESS.*AK
Sep 19, 2002
METAL PART THAT CONNECTS SEAT TO THE FRAME TRACK BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO FALL OF TRACK. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Apr 27, 2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THIS PROBLEM EXISTS BWHEN THE VEHICLE IS SATIONARY AND IN TRANSIT. IT APPEARS TO BE INTERMITTEN AS WELL. MY BRAKE LIGHTS WORK WHEN I AM BRAKING, BUT THEY SEEM TO INTERMITTENLY BE FAILING WHEN I USE MY DIRECTIONAL SWITCH (4 WAY). I HAVE BEEN ADVISED ON 3 OCCASSIONS, TWICE BY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING. BUT THEY DO WORK EXCEPT WHEN THE DIRECTIONALS ARE ON. AFTER SOME RESEARCH WE HAVE DISCOVERED THAT REPLACING THE 4 WAY SWITCH WILL RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. MAY I NOTE THAT I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS DEVICE FAIL IN ANY OF MY VEHICLES EVER. THAT REGARDLESS OF THE GES AND MAKES OF MY VEHICLCES THE MANUFACTURERS HAVE HAD THE GOOD SENSE TO MAKE CERTAIN THE 4 WAY SWITCH WAS RELIABLE. MIGHT I ADD LINKING BRAKING WITH THE SWITCH MIGHT BE CONSIDER IRRESPONSIBLE OF THE ENGINEERS. HAS THE 1998 CHEVY LUMINA 4WAY SWITCH BEEN RECALLED!?
Mar 08, 2020
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS PROTRUDING AS IF IT WERE GOING TO EXPLODE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Jan 07, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BRAKES LINES FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE METAL BRAKES LINES WERE RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 124,000. UPDATED 08-09-12 *BF THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO HAVE HIS COMPLAINT REMOVED. HE STATED WILL BE WORKING DIRECTLY WITH GM REGARDING THE ISSUE. UPDATED 08/09/12. *JB
Jul 26, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT MY 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA, ALL OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE WORKING PROPERLY. HOWEVER, A FEW WEEKS LATER I WAS DRIVING AND A MAN TOLD ME THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE OUT. THE TOP BRAKE LIGHT HAS ALWAYS WORKED, BUT THE TWO SIDE LIGHTS AND THE REVERSE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM EVER SINCE I NOTICED IT. WE HAVE TIRED THE FOLLOWING: SWITCHING THE LIGHT BULBS, CHANGING THE FUSES, AND GETTING A PROFESSIONAL WORK DONE. HOWEVER, NOTHING WORKS. THE NEW FUSE MAKES THE LIGHTS WORK FOR LESS THAN A DAY IF I'M LUCKY, BUT THEN THE FUSE BLOWS; AND THE EXPERTS HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS WRONG. I LIVE IN MILWAUKEE, WI, AND HAVE SEEN OVER TEN CARS WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM! I HAVE GOTTEN PULLED OVER AND TICKETED 3 TIMES NOW, AND HAVE HAD TO PAY OVER $100 IN FINES, AND AT LEAST $300 AT THE AUTO SHOP, JUST FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM. ALSO, THE REVERSE LIGHTS HAVE NEVER BEEN FIXED, NOT EVEN WITH A NEW FUSE PUT IN. GM NEEDS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. I CANNOT AFFORD TO GET ANY MORE TICKETS, OR FIX THE PROBLEM MYSELF. SEEING THAT MANY CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM HAS TO BE A MANUFACTURES PROBLEM, AND I WOULD LIKE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS PLEASE. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO ADDRESS MY CONCERNS. *TR
Feb 22, 2011
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN USING THE KEY, TOOK OUR VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP.. HAD A NEW KEY MADE.. THE KEY WAS NOT THE ISSUE..HAD A NEW IGNITION INSTALLED THROUGH DEALERSHIP, THE VEHICLE WORKED FOR A SHORT TIME BUT STARTING SHOWING THE SAME PROBLEMS. HUNDREDS OF $$ LATER, THE CAR IS PARKED NOW WE DON'T WANT TO PUT ANY MORE MONEY INTO IT, BUT CAN'T SELL IT UNLESS IT'S FIXED. THIS IS SOME SORT OF STEERING/IGNITION PROBLEM. THIS CAR HAS ALSO BEEN KNOWN TO STALL WHILE DRIVING IT. WE HAVE INSTALLED A NEW STARTER, A NEW ALTERNATOR, BATTERY WE ALSO HAD ALL THE ELECTRICAL WIRING RE-DONE.. WE DON'T KNOW WHY IT STALLS. *TR
Feb 17, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLS AND THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYS INACCURATE READINGS. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE KICKS AND BEGINS LOSING SPEED. THE VEHICLE IS EITHER LOSING OR NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 073021000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
Jul 09, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET LUMINA. IN MARCH OF 2008, THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH A CRACKED WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE WINDSHIELD. THE FOLLOWING DAY, WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY KEPT IT FOR THREE DAYS. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ONCE MORE, BUT IT SHUT OFF AGAIN. THE DEALER REFUSED TO MAKE ANY MORE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 140,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,897. UPDATED 7/3/08 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED AT LEAST 10 TIMES. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE ENGINE WAS BAD. UPDATED 07/03/08
Jun 12, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT STATES WHEN TRYING TO START VEHICLE THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOUD POP. SHE RAISED THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED THE MANIFOLD COMPLETELY SHATTERED. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THIS SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY, AND THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE.*AK THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS INSTALLED.
Dec 01, 2005
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
VEHICLE TENDS TO CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING EVEN AFTER THE STEERING COMPUTER CHIP WAS REPLACED. VEHICLE SWERVES UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT ABOUT 50-55 MPH. *AK THE STEERING VEARED TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT. BRAKE POWER BOOSTER PUMP WENT OUT LEAVING THE VEHICLE BRAKELESS. *TC
Dec 08, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
BOTH REAR BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED AND ONLY THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED LIGHTS ARE WORKING. I REPLACED THE BULBS BUT TAHT DID NOT HELP SO I DID A LITTLE TROUBLESHOOTING AND FOUND THAT THE BULBS WORKED AS THEY LIT UP WHEN I USED THE SIGNAL LIGHTS, HAZARD LIGHTS, AND HEAD LIGHTS. I NEXT TRIED REPLACING THE TURN SIGNAL/HARZARD FLASHER BUT THIS DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. I CHECKED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY TURN SIGNAL LEVER AND THAT IF THIS PART WAS WIGGLED THE LIGHTS WOULD WORK AGAIN. I CHECKED THIS ON THE CAR AND FLIPPED THE HIGH BEAMS ON AND OFF A COUPLE OF TIMES VIA THE TURN SIGNAL STALK AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS STARTED TO WORK AGAIN. I FIND THIS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS THAT A CRITICAL PIECE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT RELIES ON SOMETHING AS TRIVIAL AS A TURN SIGNAL STALK. I HAVE ALSO HEARD THAT GENERAL MOTORS HAS ISSUAD A RECALL CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM BUT THAT IT WAS VERY NARROWLY CONFINED AND DID NOT INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE DESPITE THE FACT THAT MANY PEOPLE SEEM TO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM.*AK
Nov 04, 2004
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
ALL MY ANTI-FREEZE LEAKED OUT AND THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT NEVER CAME ON BUT I DID NOT HAVE ANY HEAT. I DID NOTICE ANTI-FREEZE ON THE GROUND AND TOOK MY CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP. THEY SAID I NEEDED A WATER PUMP AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS REPLACED.*AK I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED A POPPING NOISE ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WHEN TURNING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. NO FATALITIES OR INJURIES AS YET.
Oct 27, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
MY 1998 LUMINA IS WILL NOT START UNLESS THE GAS PEDAL IS PUMPED (THIS IS A FUEL INJECTION CAR) AND ONCE THE CAR IS RUNNING IT IDLES VERY ROUGH AS THOUGH THE CAR WILL STALL. THE DEALERSHIP RAISED THE INJECTORS AND REPLACED A HARNESS AND LET THE CAR IDLE FOR 2 1/2 HOURS. ON THE NEXT COLD START THE CAR IS STILL THE SAME. IT GOES BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP ON MONDAY. *AK
Aug 23, 2003
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE USED AND IT STILL HAD 1000 MILE WARRANTY FROM THE DEALER. WHEN I GOT THE CAR THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP SO THEY REPLACED IT. BEFORE I EVEN GOT OUT OF THE PARKING LOT THE (VIBRATION SHUDDER HOSE) WENT BAD. OR AT LEAST THAT IS WHAT THE GUY AT THE SERVICE AREA TOLD ME THE NAME WAS. THEY HAVE REPLACED THAT. AND FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS NOW I HAVE BEEN FIGHTING WITH THEM THAT THE POWER STEERING HAS BEEN WHINING. ALSO THE BRAKES DO NOT STOP TO WELL IN THE RAIN. I TRAVEL A LOT AND WE GO THROUGH BRAKES LIKE WATER. WE ALSO HAD THE AC COMPRESSOR GO OUT LAST YEAR DURING THE SUMMER. THE CAR WAS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. WE KEEP OUR CAR UP VERY WELL. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL THESE PROBLEMS. I KNOW THIS MAY NOT SEEM LIKE BIG PROBLEMS BUT WHEN I KEEP MY CAR UP AND HAVE BEEN FIGHTING WITH THE DEALER DUE TO WHINING THIS IS FRUSTRATING.*JB
Apr 07, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATES GAS TANK LEAKS, CANT FILL UP BECAUSE GAS LEAKS OUT. TOOK TO CHEVROLET AND THEY CANT GET A NEW GAS TANK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
Oct 22, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
AIRBAGS ARE DEFECTIVE. REPAIRED BRAKES, STARTER
Oct 23, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS SET ON CRUISE CONTROL AT 50-55MPH WHEN IT STARTED TO PICK UP SPEED. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND TRIED TO TURN CRUISE OFF. TO STOP VEHICLE CONSUMER PUT IT IN NEUTRAL/ APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE ROLLED OVER SOME GRAVEL WHICH HELPED TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN AND INTO PARK. A MECHANIC DISCONNECTED CRUISE CONTROL. BRAKES WERE BURNED OUT TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONSUMER TO A DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE. *AK
Aug 24, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
1 complaint
WHILE SITTING IN STOPPED POSITION AND HAVING BRAKES APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL WILL SLOWLY LOSE PRESSURE. THIS WILL ALLOW PEDAL TO GO TO FLOORBOARD. CONSUMER HAS TO PUMP PEDAL FOR THIS NOT TO OCCUR. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS NORMAL FOR PEDAL TO GO TO FLOOR IF CONSTANT PRESSURE IS APPLIED. *AK FOUR B.F. GOODRICH TIRES EXPERIENCED CRACKING BETWEEN THE TREAD, REPLACED AT HALF PRICE BY B.F. GOODRICH. CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. *SLC
May 11, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 12 TIMES, AND REPLACED ONE FUEL INJECTOR. DID NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. DEALER THEN REPLACED ALL FUEL INJECTORS. *AK DEALER ALSO REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER, AND FUEL TANK, POSSIBLE ENGINE PROBLEM. *SLC
Apr 03, 2001
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
FRONT END DAMAGE TO BOTH SIDES OF CAR, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, KEPT INCREASING SPEED, SOMETIMES WOULD NOT RELEASE WHEN BRAKE WAS TOUCHED, OTHER TIMES IT WOULD SHUT OFF BY ITSELF, LOST CONTROL OF CAR, FRONT END WENT INTO A DITCH & CAR WAS FLIPPED, AIR BAGS ARE STILL INTACT AT THIS TIME. *AK
Mar 24, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
VEHICLE WILL NOT PICK UP SPEED AND CANNOT GO INTO LOWER GEARS DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH TRANSAXLE. *AK THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND IT WAS REAR ENDED CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER. *YH
Mar 08, 2001
STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
SUNVISOR WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER A NUMBER OF TIMES, BUT CONTINUES TO COME OUT OF CEILING. TURN INDICATOR - THE HANDLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE OFF POSITION. LEFT SIDE OF DRIVER SEAT - ALL SUPPORT ON THE LOWER PORTION ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVERS SEAT HAS FAILED. YOU MUST SIT ON THE FRAME OF THE SEAT. THE DRIVER WEIGHS ONLY 145 LBS.*AK
Feb 20, 2001
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
SMALL BUMPS CAUSE STEERING TO GO LIGHT AND STRUTS MAKE LOUD NOISE AND THE LOW TRACTION LIGHT COMES ON
Jun 11, 2000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
WHEN VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE TRUNK WILL CLOSE DOWN HARD, HITTING OCCUPANT. TRUNK SHOULD HAVE SOME TYPE OF A RESTRAINT, SUCH AS SHOCK ABSORBER ORA HOLD LATCH, TO PREVENT INJURY WHEN CAR IS AN INCLINE. *AK
Mar 22, 2000
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
THE EVENFLO ON MY WAY INFANT CAR SEAT WAS NOT VERY SAFE ONCE INSTALLED IN ANY VEHICLE. MY INFANT SON WAS ABLE TO KICK OUT THE SEAT BELT FROM THE TOP THREAD. WE WERE UNABLE TO USE THE BASE ATTACHED TO IT SINCE IT WOULD NOT FIT IN MY CAR. ANOTHER PROBLEM THAT MAKES ME VERY FURIOUS. EVERYBODY IS SO CONCERNED IN SAFETY OF THE CAR SEAT ITSELF, BUT DID THEY EVER INSTALL ONE OF THESE THINGS. MOST PARENTS PREFER THE CAR SEAT TO BE INSTALLED IN THE REAR CENTER, BUT ARE UNABLE TO DO THAT BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN OF THIS SEATBELT. IS IT POSSIBLE TO MAKE THIS SEATBELT COMPLY WITH THE CAR SEAT INSTALLATIONS. FOR INSTANCE, MAKE ALL REAR CENTER SEATS A STANDARD BELT AND LATCH THAT CONFORM TO ALL CAR SEATS? *AK
Mar 17, 2000
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
CAR ROLLS BACKWARDS WHEN STOPPED ON SLIGHT INCLINES UNLESS THE BRAKE IS FULLY DEPRESSED. IT HAS CAUGHT ME BY SURPRISE A FEW TIMES. I WILL MENTION IT TO DEALER ON MY NEXT VISIT AS I THOUGHT THIS WAS A NORMAL THING FOR BIG CAR. STEERING COLUMN GIVES A LOUD CLUNK WHEN TURNING; IT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS NOT PROPERLY LOCKED IN THE ADJUSTMENT POSITION. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AND "NOTHING WRONG" WAS FOUND. I HAVE ONLY CHANGED THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION ONCE IN 1-1/2 YRS. YET IT STILL DOES IT CONSTANTLY AND IT IS SUCH A HARD CLICK THAT I FEEL LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL IS GOING TO DROP INTO ANOTHER POSITION. I WILL REPORT IT TO THE DEALER AGAIN.
Jan 29, 2000
SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
FRONT END FLOATING ALL OVER THE ROAD .PULLING TO THE RIGHT .HAD 4 WHEEL ALIGMENTS AND THE DEALER PUT 4 USED TIRES ON THE CAR THE LAST TIME AND NOW IT SHIMMIES. THE OWNER BRUCE WEED SAID THAT AS GOOD AS IT GETS . I THINK ITS A PROBLEM BECAUSE I PUT MY FAMILY IN THE UNSAFE CAR PLEASE HELP
Mar 10, 1999
EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
CD PLAYER MALFUNCTIONED. *YC
Feb 01, 1999
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
SUNVISORS ON PASSENGER/DRIVER SIDES WOULD COME LOOSE WHEN PULLED DOWN FOR SHADE USE. WOULD OBSTRUCT DRIVER/PASSENGER'S VISION. DEALER SAID NO WAY OF REPAIRING VISOR. ([XXX]). *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Oct 27, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
WHILE GOING 30MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT & STOPPED SUDDENLY. DRIVER IN THE LUMINA APPLIED BRAKES & HIT RIGHT SIDE OF RANGER (DOOR & BED). NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. SEAT BELT CAUSED SLIGHT TRAUMA TO HEART AREA. *AK
Oct 08, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE DASH LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON , AND THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF WITHOUT NO PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK
Mar 26, 1998
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1998 CHEVROLET Lumina have?
The 1998 CHEVROLET Lumina currently has 251 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1998 CHEVROLET Lumina?
The most common problems reported for the 1998 CHEVROLET Lumina are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1998 CHEVROLET Lumina problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1998 CHEVROLET Lumina comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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