1998 Chevrolet Lumina engine and engine cooling problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed 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…”
filed Oct 7, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to…Campaign 15V701000 · Oct 26, 2015
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 09V116000 · Apr 8, 2009
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lumina | 4 | 19% |
| 2000 Lumina | 6 | 20% |
| 1999 Lumina | 41 | 40% |
| 1997 Lumina | 52 | 15% |
| 1996 Lumina | 36 | 15% |
| 1995 Lumina | 66 | 13% |
| 1994 Lumina | 11 | 9% |
| 1993 Lumina | 18 | 7% |
| 1992 Lumina | 29 | 8% |
| 1991 Lumina | 36 | 10% |
| 1990 Lumina | 37 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.