1998 Chevrolet Lumina Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about 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 8 complaints about the suspension 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.
“Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle constantly pulled to the left, while the wheels pulled to the right. The current mileage was 174,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10198620, filed 2007-08“Whenever driving on uneven pavement or on highway there is a knocking sound coming from vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they said that ball joints were severely damaged. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #897466, filed 2001-10“Vehicle shimmies and makes a loud noise. Dealer has repaired/ replaced struts five times. Consumer stated that bearings and struts needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8001239, filed 2001-12Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 30 | 6% |
| 1994 | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 | 12 | 4% |
| 1991 | 7 | 2% |
| 1990 | 13 | 3% |
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 complaintsBody 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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