1997 Chevrolet Lumina Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 347 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina, 1% of the 347 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 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.
“All five bolts on the front passenger side of my vehicle broke at the same time, causing my entire wheel to fall off. Part of the bolts remained on the care and the other half of the bolts rolled down the street on the wheel. The mechanic says that it is not supposed to happen. I would like to know if this is a defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10058275, filed 2004-02, 98,000 miles“My husband was driving to work when an elk ran out infront of him. He swerved left to avoid the elk, the car or wheels or steering wheel locked up and the car was thrown to the right causing it to roll 4 to 5 times.”
NHTSA complaint #10268179, filed 2009-05“Experiencing ongoing problem with the front right wheel locking up while driving. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop, and informed consumer that they could not duplicate the problem. Needs help with this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #833643, filed 1999-01“Wheel on driver's left side was loose and made a funny noise. He took vehicle to the dealer, and they couldn't find any problem. But, consumer insisted the noise was still there, it was a rambling noise.”
NHTSA complaint #849244, filed 1999-09Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
88 complaintsEngine cooling
52 complaintsFuel system
50 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 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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