1997 Chevrolet Lumina Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 14%of 347 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,245miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina, 14% of the 347 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,245 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have 1997 Chevrolet Lumina:I have had this car for alittle ove 2 years and since I got this car I have had to replace the brakes twice the alternator and 3 fuel injectors and the booster pump I was just wondering if there is a recall that handles any of these problems .because then maybe I could get help from my dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10045560, filed 2003-11, 55,490 miles“I noticed the smell of gasoline. Initial searches for the source of the leak were unsuccessful, but after1 - 2 weeks it got worse and I was able to find it easily. The pressure regulator was leaking. I checked for a related recall and found that universal pressure regulators (upr's) produced after 1/9/07 had been recalled, but mine, I believe, is the original equipment pressure regulator. Nevertheless, it may have a design defect. The car has about 161,000 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10212448, filed 2007-12, 161,000 miles“Consumer stated fuel leaked. Dealer indicated that fuel tank rusted which produced a hole. The consumer stated that fuel leaked constantly from the vehicle. Moving or parked the consumer noticed a puddle of gas under the vehicle. The consumer was told that due to lack of driving the fuel tank rusted out.”
NHTSA complaint #10099401, filed 2004-12, 53,000 miles“For years the fuel gauge has not registered properly. Whenever the tank gets to the empty stage the gauge shoots up to the full mark. Having run out of gas has made it very inconvenient.”
NHTSA complaint #10054910, filed 2004-01, 70,000 miles“Vehicle gas gauge suddenly stopped recording the gas level in the tank. . The consumer stated the fuel pump and sender assembly had to be replaced at a cost of $524.28.”
NHTSA complaint #10042633, filed 2003-10, 47,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 50 | 14% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 19 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 10 | 4% |
| 1992 | 14 | 4% |
| 1991 | 9 | 3% |
| 1990 | 7 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
88 complaintsEngine cooling
52 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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