1998 Chevrolet Lumina service brakes, hydraulic problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 21, 2008
“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…”
filed Jun 12, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lumina | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 Lumina | 2 | 7% |
| 1999 Lumina | 18 | 17% |
| 1997 Lumina | 36 | 10% |
| 1996 Lumina | 31 | 13% |
| 1995 Lumina | 74 | 15% |
| 1994 Lumina | 48 | 38% |
| 1993 Lumina | 132 | 54% |
| 1992 Lumina | 158 | 46% |
| 1991 Lumina | 178 | 51% |
| 1990 Lumina | 224 | 52% |
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.