1997 Chevrolet Lumina suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Nhtsa recall 03v527000, while driving front lower ball joint failed. Consumer lost steering control temporarily. Dealership repaired the recall once, but consumer was still having problems in this area. Team chevrolet, 626-449-3333. *ak”
filed Jun 16, 2004
“My wife was driving our 1997 chevrolet lumina sedan (which we have owned since new with no prior damage to vehicle) on her way to work on a local expressway going approximately 65 mph, when without warning the driver's side rear wheel separated from the vehicle. When the shock tower dragged the…”
filed Apr 23, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lumina | 3 | 14% |
| 1999 Lumina | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 Lumina | 8 | 4% |
| 1996 Lumina | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 Lumina | 30 | 6% |
| 1994 Lumina | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 Lumina | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 Lumina | 12 | 4% |
| 1991 Lumina | 7 | 2% |
| 1990 Lumina | 13 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.