1999 Chevrolet Lumina engine and engine cooling problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign…”
filed Jun 30, 2016
“1999 chevrolet lumina. Consumer writes in regards to several mechanical problems and recall issues. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle cut off, while driving on the highway. It was determined, the ignition needed to be replaced. Also, the wiring harness in the steering column went out, the egr…”
filed Sep 17, 2014
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% |
| 1998 Lumina | 33 | 15% |
| 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 1999 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.