CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Chevrolet Lumina has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 347 complaints with NHTSA, including 34 crashes, 8 fires, 28 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (90 reports).
1997 Chevrolet Lumina recalls
Most common 1997 Chevrolet Lumina problems
Problem areas named in the 347 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 90 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 56 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 44 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 38 |
| Air Bags | 38 |
| Electrical System | 28 |
| Power Train | 21 |
| Visibility | 20 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 |
| Structure | 14 |
What owners report
I'M DRIVING AND MY STEERING IS TIGHT AND WHEN TURNING WHILE IN MOTION AND WHILE ITS PARK. YOU CAN ALSO SMELL LIKE SOME THING BURNING
DASHBOARD COVER ON PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG HAS DETACHED/PULLED AWAY AND BUCKLED UP FROM THE FOAM AIR BAG CASING. GM/CHEVROLET WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM VIA PHONE. THE RESPONSE GIVEN BY GM/CHEVROLET REPRESENTATIVE WAS THAT THE CAR WAS TOO OLD TO WARRANT THEIR ATTENTION/REPAIR. THIS DOES NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION, IF THE AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY PROPERLY. THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE AND PAINT IT AT COST AND04/16/2012 LABOR PAID BY CUSTOMER. AUTO INSURANCE HAS REFERRED THE PROBLEM TO THE MANUFACTURER. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN PROGRESSIVE IN NATURE, BEGINNING APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS AGO.
KEY STUCK IN ON POSITION WILL NOT ALLOW ENGINE TO BE TURNED OFF IN EITHER PARK OR NEUTRAL. WILL TURN TOWARDS START. CAR WILL DRIVE BUT UNABLE TO TURN CAR OFF UNLESS POWER IS UNPLUGGED FROM STEERING COLUMN. WAS AT WORK WITH NO WAY TO TURN CAR OFF HAD TO LEAVE RUNNING TILL POWER WAS DISCONNECTED. UPON RESEARCH FOUND THAT THIS WAS A COMMON ISSUE REPORTED FOR THE 97-98 CHEVY LUMINA BELIEVE THAT THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL
MY SON WAS IN A BAD ACCIDENT THAT TOTALED THE CAR AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
WHILE DRIVING HOME ONE DAY ANOTHER DRIVER HIT THE SIDE OF THE CAR CLOSE TO THE HEADLIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE THIS HIT CAUSED ME TO NO LONGER BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE AIRBAGS IN THE VEHICLE DID NOT DEPLOY.
1997 Chevrolet Lumina questions
Does the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina: Steering:Rack And Pinion. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina?
Based on 347 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (90), Engine And Engine Cooling (56), Fuel System, Gasoline (44).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Chevrolet Lumina has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.