1998 Chevrolet Lumina steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 59 complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 59 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The lumina steering is very loose at the center. It wonders when driving sraight. Dealer won't fix the problem. I have told them about it four times sense I bought the car.
Temporary loss of steering. On 4 occasions within the past 2 weeks I had recently left my residence and was making either a left or right turn. At the start of the turn I could not steer the car. It was as if something was broken, I did hear a squeal. I was able to return home (about 2 blocks) and again checked the power steering fluid and the serpentine belt. The fluid was correct and the belt is about 8 months old. For the recall #03v527000 in 2003 I did go to the chevrolet dealer in ft.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina
- Engine 42 complaints
- Brakes 37 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Air bags 16 complaints