1999 Chevrolet Lumina Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina, 4% of the 103 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,100 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Car caught fire in my driveway 10 minutes after I returned home. Luckily no one was injured and fire dept. Was able to put out fire before it spread to my home. Fire inspector said it looked like it was caused by the fuel injectors.”
NHTSA complaint #10217681, filed 2008-02, 175,200 miles“Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the gas tank. The seam where the top of the tank and the bottom come together are rusted, causing the vehicle to lose a lot of gasoline. Consumer had to have the fuel tank replaced by an independent repair shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10106909, filed 2005-01, 71,000 miles“Bought 99 chevy Lumina used 5-6 months ago checked everything out, found nothing serious with car just minor tune up needed and new tires. Gave car to my son as a good first car, last night took him to fill up gas tank and smelled gas, looked under the car and saw a drip coming from what appears the gas tank. Parked car at home and looked under car, no leak thought maybe I spilled gas, this morning he left for school and there is a visable puddle from where he was parked.”
NHTSA complaint #10661874, filed 2014-12“The gas gauge reads incorrectly. Sometimes it reads more than what is in the tank, and sometimes it reads less than what's in the tank. Dealer has seen vehicle 3 times and still cant find solution.”
NHTSA complaint #833723, filed 1999-03Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 50 | 14% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 19 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 10 | 4% |
| 1992 | 14 | 4% |
| 1991 | 9 | 3% |
| 1990 | 7 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina
41 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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