1998 Chevrolet Lumina Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%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 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina, 4% 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.
“Sunvisor was repaired by dealer a number of times, but continues to come out of ceiling. Turn indicator - the handle will not return to the off position. Left side of driver seat - all support on the lower portion on the left side of the drivers seat has failed. You must sit on the frame of the seat. The driver weighs only 145 lbs.”
NHTSA complaint #741214, filed 2001-02“All four doors freeze in the winter. The car came with an automatic starter and when its cold in the winter all doors are stuck. I will set the heat on the max and start the car through the auto starter and let it loosen for about 20 minutes. You still have to get all the ice of around the whole door and eventually one will open after you keep pulling on it. Then you must go inside and push and kick the dorrs from the inside to get the others to open. This is a hassle having 2 toddlers and a son trying to get to school in the morning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070710, filed 2004-01“When vehicle is started or shut off the door locks will activate by themselves, locking the consumer in or out of the vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #834215, filed 1999-01Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 14 | 4% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 31 | 6% |
| 1994 | 12 | 10% |
| 1993 | 6 | 2% |
| 1992 | 15 | 4% |
| 1991 | 52 | 15% |
| 1990 | 62 | 15% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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