While driving home one day another driver hit the side of the car close to the headlight on the driver side this hit caused me to no longer be able to drive the vehicle. The airbags in the vehicle did not deploy.
1997 Chevrolet Lumina: headlights failing or too dim
6 of the 346 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
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- 19902
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that the headlight illumination was extremely low dim. The contact activated the high beam headlights in order to see the roadway. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed small fractures in the headlight lens. The contact cleaned the headlight lens but continued to experience low visibility and would have to activate the high beam headlights. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 5/11/12
Vehicle hit a deer at 35-40 MPH, neither airbag deployed. Bumper was cracked and both headlights destroyed. Damage was $ 450.00.
While traveling at 70 MPH headlights started to dim, and vehicle felt like it was going to cut off. Consumer tried to put on brakes but vehcile would not stop. Consumer turned off ignition, and coasted and stopped. Consumear felt someone could have been killed. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further information.
While driving headlights and dash lights went out for a few minutes. Dealer can't duplicate the problem.
Design of the daytime running lights (headlights) do not allow for emergency warning, application of the high beams quickly.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina?
6 of 346 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina (2%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina
Steering lock-up 15Power steering loss 14Stalling 13No deployment 12Airbag light 11Fuel gauge 11Fuel pump 10Wipers 9Brake failure 7Loss of power 6Grinding brakes 5Door locks 5Fuel leak 5
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