1997 Chevrolet Lumina fuel system, gasoline problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I noticed the smell of gasoline. Initial searches for the source of the leak were unsuccessful, but after1 - 2 weeks it got worse and I was able to find it easily. The pressure regulator was leaking. I checked for a related recall and found that universal pressure regulators (upr's) produced after…”
filed Dec 20, 2007
“Consumer stated fuel leaked. Dealer indicated that fuel tank rusted which produced a hole. *ak the consumer stated that fuel leaked constantly from the vehicle. Moving or parked the consumer noticed a puddle of gas under the vehicle. The consumer was told that due to lack of driving the fuel tank…”
filed Nov 4, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Lumina | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 Lumina | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 Lumina | 8 | 4% |
| 1996 Lumina | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 Lumina | 19 | 4% |
| 1994 Lumina | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 Lumina | 10 | 4% |
| 1992 Lumina | 12 | 4% |
| 1991 Lumina | 9 | 3% |
| 1990 Lumina | 7 | 2% |
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.