1997 Chevrolet Lumina: engine stalls while driving

13 of the 346 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 4%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2000
2
1999
5
1998
10
1997
13
1996
8
1995
16
1994
7
1993
5
1992
15
1991
9
1990
6

What owners say

Filed Apr 13, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 10,000 miles · AR

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.

Filed Apr 26, 2004 · Fuel system · MD

While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. This caused consumer to drift to the side of the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, but dealer could not resolve the problem. *ak consumer experienced loss of engine power while exiting the highway; however, consumer was able to restart vehicle and drive his way home. As consumer inspected the vehicle, gas was sprayed around and were dripping from the hood to the windshield. Also, consumer noticed that the fuel line was loose.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Steering · 116,154 miles · CA

Recall 03v527000, steering gear bearings: the recall work has been done twice. While driving at any speed and when turning corners vehicle would stall. Also there is a squeaking noise coming from the underside of the engine compartment.*ak after vehicle was brought to the dealer for recall repair, the problem went worse.

Filed Mar 30, 2004 · Engine · 159,000 miles · PA

While driving 35 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to restart the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jun 4, 2003 · Electrical · CA

While driving and no no warning the vehicle will stall, and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.

Filed Feb 12, 2003 · Engine · 53,000 miles · NY

The manifold gasket leaked oil, which caused the vehicle to stall.

Filed Dec 17, 2001 · Acceleration, Fuel system · AZ

Vehicle bounced and ran roughly. Also ,had low idle. All the lights came on ,and vehicle stalled. Seemed like fuel was not getting into vehicle. Consumer had to replace fuel injector on december 6, 2001. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated it might be fuel injector.please add VIN.

Filed Apr 3, 2001 · Fuel system · CA

Vehicle stalled without prior warning while driving 65 MPH, fuel pump failed. This has happened 3 times. Pump was under warranty for 12 months and lasted 13 months. *ak

Filed Oct 17, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · NY

While driving at highway speeds vehicle stalled out and died. Dealer inspecte vehicle and determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced.

Filed Jun 25, 1998 · Engine · IN

Vehicle stalls without warning at various speeds.

Filed Oct 1, 1997 · Engine · LA

Intermittent stalling.

Filed Jul 15, 1997 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

Intermittently while driving the vehicle stalls without warning. Vehicle has been at dealership (3) times for this problem; 2/17/ 97, 2/21/97 and 6/19/97. Dealer cannot guarantee a fix for problem. *ak fuel tank was broke and dealer replaced.