1999 Chevrolet Lumina Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina, 7% of the 103 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,500 miles.
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.
“I have 3 different complaints. 1. The rotors on my car had to be replaced 3 times before I had driven 36,000 miles. They would wear unevenly, and cause noise and vibrations whenever the brake was applied. 2. The transmission leaked from the pan, and the gasket had to be replaced 2 or 3 times.the transmission still leaks. And the brakes need fixing again, but the warranty expired at 36,000 miles. 3.whenever the engine is under accerlation, my air conditioner does not cool. The vents close off preventing cold air from coming through. How many other owners have reported problems similar to these?”
NHTSA complaint #10025442, filed 2003-07, 7,000 miles“The contacts owns a 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. The contact stated that when the vehicle began to shift from third to fourth gear the gears would stick and the vehicle would lunge into the next gear. The dealer inspected the vehicle but was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 162,000 and the current mileage was 163,700. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10402844, filed 2011-05, 162,000 miles“Vehicle was running hot. Took it to midas, midas who said it was a intake manifold problem with the plastic cap and needed to replace it for total of 700.00. Midas said they have had a lot of customers with same problem due to antifreeze strength the dealership was required to put into vehicle. Also having problems with vehicle stalling, and when filling vehicle up with gas, which seems to run out or maybe leak out fast.”
NHTSA complaint #10185597, filed 2007-03, 111,000 miles“The vehicle does not seem safe, the tires have a loud roar, and the car is hard to keep in the road. Someone from another dealership told us it seemed like the wheel bearings. Coles knows there is a problem with the tires but says there is nothing they can do. It has been checked several times. I feel that this car needs to be fixed.lt is starting to shake and shimmy on speeds of 40 and higher.( DOT number: )”
NHTSA complaint #715159, filed 1999-11“Consumer was smelling gasoline inside of vehicle, and was getting headache he took vehicle to dealership, and there was leak coming from engine compartment. Also, transmission wouldn't work right consumer stated that he took vehicle to dealership over several times.”
NHTSA complaint #870632, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 10115081Nov 2, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission…
- 10135203Apr 15, 2014This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 19% |
| 2000 | 8 | 27% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 | 21 | 6% |
| 1996 | 24 | 10% |
| 1995 | 57 | 12% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 9 | 4% |
| 1992 | 25 | 7% |
| 1991 | 11 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina
41 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSteering
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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