1998 Chevrolet Lumina APV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lumina APV years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina APV. That ranks 4th out of 5 Lumina APV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet Lumina APV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 109,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Lumina APV recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina APV.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving, the spindle on the rear axle broke in half. Driver lost control of the vehicle, which went across four lanes of traffic into a wall. Driver's side rear tire detached from the vehicle. Driver sustained back and neck injuries, and was transported to the emergency room. *ak
Decreased braking power when driving in rain or wet roads under normal braking conditions. *ak
Other Chevrolet Lumina APV years
← 1997 Lumina APV · 1999 Lumina APV →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Lumina APV | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Lumina APV | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Lumina APV | 35 | 1 |
| 1995 Lumina APV | 104 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina APV?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina APV?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina APV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lumina APV model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.