1998 Chevrolet Lumina steering problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed 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…”
filed Jul 17, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION…Campaign 03V527000 · Dec 11, 2003
Steering problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Lumina | 3 | 10% |
| 1999 Lumina | 7 | 7% |
| 1997 Lumina | 88 | 25% |
| 1996 Lumina | 19 | 8% |
| 1995 Lumina | 18 | 4% |
| 1994 Lumina | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 Lumina | 8 | 3% |
| 1992 Lumina | 13 | 4% |
| 1991 Lumina | 20 | 6% |
| 1990 Lumina | 39 | 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.