1997 Chevrolet Lumina engine and engine cooling problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet lumina. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled completely losing all power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive to a local mechanic who stated that the tire rods were defective, the engine mounts had fallen out, and…”
filed Apr 13, 2010
“I know of several owners of chevy lumina where paints is peeling and engine failure is there anything I can do to start an investigation. *tr”
filed Sep 13, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lumina | 4 | 19% |
| 2000 Lumina | 6 | 20% |
| 1999 Lumina | 41 | 40% |
| 1998 Lumina | 33 | 15% |
| 1996 Lumina | 36 | 15% |
| 1995 Lumina | 66 | 13% |
| 1994 Lumina | 11 | 9% |
| 1993 Lumina | 18 | 7% |
| 1992 Lumina | 29 | 8% |
| 1991 Lumina | 36 | 10% |
| 1990 Lumina | 37 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.