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TiresPart report

1997 Chevrolet Lumina Tires Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
2%of 347 total for the year
Median mileage
74,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina, 2% of the 347 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Dealership replaced twice the intake manifold that was leaking coolant inside the engine. Also, tires showed signs of excessive wear every 3000 to 4000 miles. Dealer had front and rear suspension aligned. The tires were rotated, but excessive wear still persisted. In addition, there was a brake problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10084031, filed 2004-08

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Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200013%
199944%
199810%
199762%
199662%
199561%
199476%
199373%
199193%
199031%

Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina

Steering
88 complaints
Engine cooling
52 complaints
Fuel system
50 complaints
Brakes
37 complaints
Air bags
36 complaints
Electrical system
26 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
21 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaints
Exterior lighting
15 complaints
Body and structure
14 complaints
Other or unknown
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology