Vehicle would not turn using the key, took our vehicle to the dealership.. Had a new key made.. The key was not the issue..had a new ignition installed through dealership, the vehicle worked for a short time but starting showing the same problems. Hundreds of $$ later, the car is parked now we don't want to put any more money into it, but can't sell it unless it's fixed. This is some sort of steering/ignition problem. This car has also been known to stall while driving it. We have installed a new starter, a new alternator, battery we also had all the electrical wiring re-done.. We don't know why it stalls.
1998 Chevrolet Lumina: engine stalls while driving
10 of the 223 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 114,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 13 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet lumina. While driving between 30-35 MPH, the vehicle stalls and the speedometer displays inaccurate readings. When the accelerator pedal is depressed, the vehicle kicks and begins losing speed. The vehicle is either losing or not getting enough fuel. The vehicle had to be towed on more than one occasion. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The contact believes that the cause of the failure was the catalytic converter. The federal safety agency campaign id number 073021000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices). The failure mileage was 114,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet lumina. In march of 2008, the vehicle was purchased with a cracked windshield. The dealer repaired the windshield. The following day, while driving 20 MPH, the brakes failed and nearly caused a crash. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they kept it for three days. A few days later, the vehicle shut off completely. The vehicle was repaired once more, but it shut off again. The dealer refused to make any more repairs. The current mileage is 140,000 and failure mileage was 129,897. Updated 7/3/08 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle stalled at least 10 times. The consumer was informed the engine was bad. Updated 07/03/08
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet lumina. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle stalled for approximately 2-3 minutes before restarting. Immediately after the vehicle started, the intake manifold exploded.. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they confirmed the failure. The contact would like his VIN to be included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07e021000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices). The current and failure mileages were 49,000. Updated 04/04/08. *lj upadated 04/02/08
While driving, the car suddenly stalled. It would not restart. I had it towed to the dealer who checked it to find that the engine had died due to a failed cam. This car only has approx 58000 miles on it and it in show room condition. I take extra care to make sure that all maintenance requirements are met. There is no way that this engine should have failed. My extended warrenty expired in may and now the dealer wants me to pay for a new engine. An engine that costs as much as the blue book value of the car in excellent condition.
Car has stalled without any reason or warning. Car has experienced engine racing or surging. Car has been to the shop and to the dealership (3days) no one able to locate cause.
My 1998 lumina is will not start unless the gas pedal is pumped (this is a fuel injection car) and once the car is running it idles very rough as though the car will stall. The dealership raised the injectors and replaced a harness and let the car idle for 2 1/2 hours. On the next cold start the car is still the same. It goes back to the dealership on monday.
Vehicle will not pick up speed and cannot go into lower gears due to a problem with transaxle. *ak the vehicle stalled while the consumer was driving and it was rear ended causing injury to the driver.
At 30,000 miles vehicle been experiencing an ongoing / intermittent problem with engine stalling while driving. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on five occasions, and it appeared problem was stilloccurrinng. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Loss of power / stalls/ as it is being driven down rd.
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 stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina?
10 of 223 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina (4%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
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
Brake failure 8Steering lock-up 8Loss of power 6Steering noise 6Knocking 5
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