1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA Electrical System Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
5 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DRIVING HOME. CRASHED. POLICE REPORT IS IDENTICAL TO STEERING RECALL. WHICH NEVER WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN NUMBER I HAVE AT HOME. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED EVEN THOUGH I SMASHED INTO A CULVERT. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED COMPLETELY LOSING ALL POWER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TIRE RODS WERE DEFECTIVE, THE ENGINE MOUNTS HAD FALLEN OUT, AND THERE WERE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE TIE ROAD AND ENGINE MOUNT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 199,876.
TWICE NOW WHEN TRYING TO START MY 1997 LUMINA LIGHTS COME ON AND CAR WON'T TURN OVER. SOMETHING MUST BE GOING ON WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE CAR AND LEAVING THE KEY ON, THE CAR KICKED OVER. ANY REASON FOR THIS TYPE FOR BEHAVIOR. GRANTED I KNOW THE CAR IS GETTING OLDER, BUT AT 87K MILES IT MAKES ME UNEASY TO GO ON ANY LONG JAUNTS. *TR
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ONE DAY, AND WHEN SHUTTING IT OFF BRIEFLY IN A FRIENDS DRIVEWAY, IT REFUSED TO START. I HAD ACCESSORY POWER, BUT THE STARTER WOULD NOT CRANK. AFTER CHECKING THAT THERE WAS A GOOD CONNECTION WITH THE BATTERY, THERE WAS STILL NO ABILITY TO CRANK. AFTER TRYING FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES MULTIPLE TIMES, THE CAR FINALLY TURNED OVER AND STARTED. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE IT HOME, WHICH TOOK ABOUT 1 HOUR, BUT THE SECURITY LIGHT KEPT INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON AND TURNING OFF. THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS WAS THAT I ALMOST STRANDED AN HOUR AWAY FROM HOME, AND NOW I CANNOT RELY ON MY VEHICLE TO START, AND SO I FEEL IT CANNOT BE RELIED ON TO DRIVE. WHEN LOOKING IN FORUMS AND SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS TO THIS QUESTION, I HAVE FOUND THAT A LOT OF USERS ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR PASS LOCK SYSTEMS, AND WE DO...
BETWEEN NOVEMBER 2002 AND MAY 2003, I HAVE GONE THROUGH 4 BATTERIES AND 3 VISITS TO THE DEALER FOR ELECTRICAL "SHORTS." EITHER THE ANTILOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT, OR THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON, AND THE INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS WOULD BECOME INCREASINGLY DIM INDICATING A BATTERY DRAIN. WITHIN A DAY OR TWO, THE BATTERY WOULD BE COMPLETELY DRAINED, AND THERE IS NO POWER AT ALL. THE DEALER REPORTS FINDING PROBLEMS IN THE BATTERY CELLS AND SHORTS IN THE HARNESS UNDER THE DASH EACH TIME, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. *NLM
Other 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA Problem Areas
Steeringrack And Pinion
38 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Air Bags
18 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
18 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
16 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
15 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
15 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
11 complaints
Unknown Or Other
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
10 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
8 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
6 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
5 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
5 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
5 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
4 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
4 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Steeringcolumn
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
3 complaints
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstorage
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint