1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

438

Owner Complaints

45 Crashes 11 Fires 7 Deaths

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA

The 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA has received a total of 438 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES, STEERING:RACK AND PINION. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steeringrack And Pinion (38 complaints), Steering (20 complaints), and Air Bags (18 complaints).

Recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA, potentially affecting up to 751,025 vehicles.

Recall 07E021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

| 742 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

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Recall 03V527000 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION

| 750,283 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE RETAINERS COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT CAN BE FORCED UPWARD DURING LEFT TURNS AND BACK DOWN AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED BACK AND TO THE RIGHT. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL NEED TO EXERT MORE EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, SIMILAR TO A VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER ASSISTED STEERING. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES EVEN FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL REQUIRE MUCH HIGHER EFFORT TO TURN LEFT AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AS MUCH AS INTENDED. WITH THE MAXIMUM PINION SHAFT MOVEMENT, WHICH REQUIRES INTERNAL GEAR COMPONENT DAMAGE, THE DRIVER CAN ENCOUNTER HIGH RESISTANCE TO TURNING LEFT, FOLLOWED BY UNINTENDED POWER ASSIST TO THE RIGHT. IN ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OLDSMOBILE...

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Owner Complaints for the 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA

438 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 38 3 Crashes 1 Death
Steering
Complaints: 20 3 Crashes 1 Fire 4 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 18 6 Crashes 6 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 18
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 16
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 15 15 Crashes 7 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 15 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 13
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 11
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 11
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 10 1 Injury
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 8
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes 6 Injuries
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 6 2 Fires
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Electrical System
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 5
Structurebody
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 4 2 Fires
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 4
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 4
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3 2 Deaths
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 3
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 3
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 3
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 3
Structure
Complaints: 3
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 3
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 3
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 3 Injuries 4 Deaths
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 5 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstorage
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tiresvalve
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11279829 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | | 189,632 miles Fire
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
#11279829 | STEERING | | 189,632 miles Fire
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
#10935984 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
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.
#10892809 | STEERING | | 1,678,790 miles
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
#10865723 | AIR BAGS | | 165,000 miles Crash
MY SON WAS IN A BAD ACCIDENT THAT TOTALED THE CAR AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

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Safety Rating for the 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA

General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

836317 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SOME OPERATORS OF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LAND MOBILE COMMUNCATION SYSTEMS, SUCH AS THOSE UTILIZED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, MAY COMMENT ON FUEL PUMP RELATED RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. *TT

970701738209 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

VARIOUS DRIVERS HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) NOT TURNING OFF WITH CLUSTER LIGHTS WHEN USING DASH MOUNTED SWITCH. *YC

NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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