repaired · 2017 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
1999 Chevrolet LuminaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 103 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-701 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 13, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina has problems
103 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
41Engine and engine cooling3 crash/fire/injury
18Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
7Air bags
7Power train
7Steering
5Vehicle speed control
5Visibility
4Engine
2612 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 41 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 18 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 2 |
| Air bags | 7 | 6 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 4 |
| Visibility | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 26 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1999 Chevrolet Lumina recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do engine and engine cooling problems start?
63kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 29 engine and engine cooling complaints. 72% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 48% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
2under 30k miles21under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine and engine cooling
8 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $885 – $1,150
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
1999 vs. every other Lumina year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lumina median. How we score
'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1999 Chevrolet Lumina safety ratings
1999 Chevrolet Lumina 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESLed to recall 04V-090
In owners' words
What Lumina owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CUT OFF, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT WAS DETERMINED, THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN WENT OUT, THE EGR…
GM SAFETY RECALL COMPLAINT: I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY DROVE ABOUT HALF A BLOCK AND SMELLED SMOKE; RETURNED HOME, PARKED AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. RAISED HOOD AND FOUND ENGINE OWN FIRE IN SMALL FLAMES. I PROCEEDED TO POUR A SMALL BUCKET OF WATER ON THE FIRE AND IT WENT OUT.…
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