1999 Chevrolet Lumina Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,528miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina, 7% of the 103 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,528 miles. 2 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.
“While driving, my car will just suddenly cut off and this occurs whether stopped at the light or while pressing the accelerator. The volt light comes on and the car just cuts off and the steering wheel locks up. My local Chevrolet dealer (youman's Chevrolet, macon, ga) tried to find out what was the problem by running diagnostics, but could never determine the cause. Since the problem continued to occur, and wondering if the problem could be due to the age of the car, I parked the car and purchased another car in may, 2013. The car is still parked in my yard. …”
NHTSA complaint #10576171, filed 2014-04, 150,000 miles“I was driving my husband's 1999 Lumina. I stopped at an intersection to wait to make a left turn. The light changed I proceeded into the intersection, I turned the steering wheel, however the car proceeded straight. The tires would not turn, however the steering wheel turned freely but the tires would not turn. I had to have the car towed to a mechanic. After he examined the car it was determined that the welds that hold the support structure to the frame had failed. I had to have the original welds redone costing me $ 400.00 then another $ 300.00 to have the engine re-aligned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10438879, filed 2011-12, 79,528 miles“1999 Chevrolet Lumina. Consumer writes in regards to several mechanical problems and recall issues. The consumer stated the vehicle cut off, while driving on the highway. It was determined, the ignition needed to be replaced. Also, the wiring harness in the steering column went out, the EGR valve was replaced twice, the consumer had shifting problems and the heat and A/C were inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #10632858, filed 2014-09“1999 Lumina customer states that he had to replace the right outer tie rod because it was about to fall off**cc the consumer stated when the joints were sealed at the manufacturing plant, they should have properly lubricated the part.”
NHTSA complaint #10189030, filed 2007-04“This was a rental car from almo rental center. Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and a drunken driver hit him from behind. Vehicle went into a slid off the side off an enbankment. Vehicle was rolling in air and landed into a lava field. One of passenger's sustained head injuries from roof.”
NHTSA complaint #876689, filed 2000-12Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 | 10% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 56 | 25% |
| 1997 | 88 | 25% |
| 1996 | 19 | 8% |
| 1995 | 18 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 3% |
| 1992 | 13 | 4% |
| 1991 | 20 | 6% |
| 1990 | 39 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina
41 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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