1997 Chevrolet Lumina service brakes, hydraulic problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dealership replaced twice the intake manifold that was leaking coolant inside the engine. Also, tires showed signs of excessive wear every 3000 to 4000 miles. Dealer had front and rear suspension aligned. The tires were rotated, but excessive wear still persisted. In addition, there was a brake…”
filed Aug 2, 2004
“Reimbursement for recall repairs made to 1997 chevrolet lumina.*mr while attempting to turn into a parking lot the steering wheel locked. The vehicle was towed to a local garage. Almost three years later the consumer receives a recall related to the failure she experienced. The consumer requested…”
filed Jun 30, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lumina | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 Lumina | 2 | 7% |
| 1999 Lumina | 18 | 17% |
| 1998 Lumina | 33 | 15% |
| 1996 Lumina | 31 | 13% |
| 1995 Lumina | 74 | 15% |
| 1994 Lumina | 48 | 38% |
| 1993 Lumina | 132 | 54% |
| 1992 Lumina | 158 | 46% |
| 1991 Lumina | 178 | 51% |
| 1990 Lumina | 224 | 52% |
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.