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.
The worst 1998 Chevrolet Lumina Apv problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina Apv 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- Vehicle Recalls
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E or 4T65-E transaxles may comment on a...
What 1998 Chevrolet Lumina Apv owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Decreased braking power when driving in rain or wet roads under normal braking conditions.
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Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina Apv
Is the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina Apv reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, fewer than a typical Lumina Apv model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina Apv?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina Apv have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Chevrolet Lumina Apv have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Lumina Apv model years with the most brakes complaints are 1992 (26 complaints), 1995 (11 complaints) and 1990 (10 complaints).
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