1998 Chevrolet Lumina electrical system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle would not turn using the key, took our vehicle to the dealership.. Had a new key made.. The key was not the issue..had a new ignition installed through dealership, the vehicle worked for a short time but starting showing the same problems. Hundreds of $$ later, the car is parked now we…”
filed Feb 17, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet lumina. While driving between 30-35 mph, the vehicle stalls and the speedometer displays inaccurate readings. When the accelerator pedal is depressed, the vehicle kicks and begins losing speed. The vehicle is either losing or not getting enough fuel. The vehicle…”
filed Jul 9, 2008
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…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lumina | 2 | 10% |
| 2000 Lumina | 3 | 10% |
| 1999 Lumina | 8 | 8% |
| 1997 Lumina | 26 | 7% |
| 1996 Lumina | 30 | 12% |
| 1995 Lumina | 43 | 9% |
| 1994 Lumina | 17 | 13% |
| 1993 Lumina | 29 | 12% |
| 1992 Lumina | 44 | 13% |
| 1991 Lumina | 24 | 7% |
| 1990 Lumina | 24 | 6% |
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.