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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1998 Chevrolet Lumina Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 223 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina, 0% of the 223 complaints for this model year.

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.

“When vehicle is on an incline trunk will close down hard, hitting occupant. Trunk should have some type of a restraint, such as shock absorber ora hold latch, to prevent injury when car is an incline.”

NHTSA complaint #859033, filed 2000-03

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199911%
199810%
199731%
199652%
1995173%
199454%
199310%
199241%
199151%

Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina

Steering
56 complaints
Brakes
35 complaints
Engine cooling
33 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Air bags
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Exterior lighting
10 complaints
Seat belts
10 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 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.

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