1999 Chevrolet Lumina Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lumina years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina. That ranks 5th out of 9 Lumina model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (41 complaints, 40%), typically at around 62,840 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 4 fires, 13 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 103owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chevrolet Lumina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 41 | 40% | 62,840 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 | 17% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 8 | 8% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 7% | 85,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 7% | 79,528 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5% | 167,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 5% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 4% | 123,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 4% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 4% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 192,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 123,100 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 15 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 215,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chevrolet Lumina recalls (2)
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Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe; engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Risk: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Fix: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engineÂs front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
Risk: If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engineâs front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engineâs plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine compartment fires (EA02030) — opened Oct 22, 2002, closed Mar 9, 2004, led to recall 04V090000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving the car home and it shut off , now it won't turn back on
1999 chevrolet lumina ls. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle shutting off while driving. *ld the consumer stated the pass-key 11 security system activated while driving causing the vehicle to lose steering and braking functions while being driven. *js
My steering wheel has been locking up while driving and i have almost crashed into other vehicles and buildings.
I took my car for a service repair. (tune up) only to discover on the waya awkward smell and misfire. Upon arriving i was notified that the internal hood insulation broke free and crumbled in chunks on top of my fuel injector and created a heat that melted four of the fuel injector wires covers and…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign…
Other Chevrolet Lumina years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Lumina | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Lumina | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Lumina | 21 | 3 |
| 2000 Lumina | 30 | 5 |
| 1999 | 103 | 2 |
| 1998 Lumina | 223 | 3 |
| 1997 Lumina | 347 | 1 |
| 1996 Lumina | 245 | 2 |
| 1995 Lumina | 492 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 41 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lumina model years, the 1999 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.