1998 Chevrolet Lumina air bags problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet lumina. While driving approximately 28-30 mph, another motorist made an out of turn left turn in front of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into the front driver's side of the other vehicle. The air bag indicator illuminated, but the air…”
filed Jul 31, 2017
“Takita recall airbag may be the cause of passenger side dash expanding outwards. Unsure of cause. Expansion is slowing coming out of sem. Have noticed approximately two years ongoing.”
filed Feb 18, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Lumina | 7 | 7% |
| 1997 Lumina | 36 | 10% |
| 1996 Lumina | 34 | 14% |
| 1995 Lumina | 33 | 7% |
| 1994 Lumina | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 Lumina | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 Lumina | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 Lumina | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.