Contact states: contact had the car for a total of six days and the first three days had a head gasket replaced. Now the car is in the shop again, and they do not know what is wrong with the vehicle. It is running, and making a knocking noise from the engine. Dealer told contact to put motor honey in the vehicle to quite down the engine, and he refused to put the motor honey in the engine.
1998 Chevrolet Lumina: engine knocking or ticking
5 of the 223 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 13 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
- 20012
- 20001
- 19985
- 19971
- 19966
- 19954
- 19932
- 19902
What owners say
Whenever driving on uneven pavement or on highway there is a knocking sound coming from vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they said that ball joints were severely damaged. Please provide any further information.
While sitting in stopped position and having brakes applied brake pedal will slowly lose pressure. This will allow pedal to go to floorboard. Consumer has to pump pedal for this not to occur. Dealership informed consumer that it was normal for pedal to go to floor if constant pressure is applied. *ak four b.f. Goodrich tires experienced cracking between the tread, replaced at half price by b.f. Goodrich. Consumer states there is a ticking noise in the engine.
There is a ticking noise coming from front of vehicle. Noise could be heard if the engine is idling or while vehicle is in park and gas pedal is being depressed. Consumer took vehicle into dealership to have it examined, and technician informed the consumer that noise was due to a 'normal piston slap.'
Front struts failed causing knocking under when going over bumps.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) tt...
- New upper intake manifold and gasket kits
- New rear main seal and special tool for installation
- Engine intake manifold coolant leak
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak
- Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
- Risk
- If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina?
5 of 223 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina (2%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina?
There are 2 recalls and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina
Stalling 10Brake failure 8Steering lock-up 8Loss of power 6Steering noise 6
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