1998 Chevrolet Lumina Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 223 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,416miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina, 4% of the 223 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,416 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 three rear seatbelts unbuckle while in use which won't protect occupant in event of a crash. Dealer replaced seatbelts twice. But, dealer cannot determine cause of the problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.”
NHTSA complaint #841226, filed 1999-06“While going 30mph another vehicle cut in front & stopped suddenly. Driver in the Lumina applied brakes & hit right side of ranger (door & bed). Neither air bags deployed upon impact. Seat belt caused slight trauma to heart area.”
NHTSA complaint #828744, filed 1998-10“Consumer had been having problem with back seat, seat belt, especially the one to place the child seat in it, is impossible to use because the seat is too loose.”
NHTSA complaint #822454, filed 1998-04“Driver's side and passenger's side seat belts twisted up in male portion area. Dealers have noted problem, cannot be corrected. Possible manufacturer's defect.”
NHTSA complaint #827244, filed 1998-08Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 | 17 | 7% |
| 1992 | 34 | 10% |
| 1991 | 28 | 8% |
| 1990 | 28 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina
56 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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