1997 Chevrolet Lumina exterior lighting problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that the headlight illumination was extremely low dim. The contact activated the high beam headlights in order to see the roadway. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed small fractures in the headlight lens. The contact…”
filed Apr 6, 2012
“Brake light failure detected before any incident. Center light functions while signal/brake combination lights fail. Failure caused by multi function switch located in steering column. This part cuts off the brake light when the signal lights are activated. This problem is intermittent, which makes…”
filed Jul 27, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lumina | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 Lumina | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 Lumina | 10 | 4% |
| 1996 Lumina | 14 | 6% |
| 1995 Lumina | 24 | 5% |
| 1994 Lumina | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 Lumina | 5 | 2% |
| 1992 Lumina | 6 | 2% |
| 1991 Lumina | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 Lumina | 6 | 1% |
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.