1998 Chevrolet Lumina seat belts problems

10 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Front: buckle assembly
4
Front: anchorage
4
Rear/other
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Lumina seat belts problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Chevrolet Lumina owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 15, 2003 · Seat belts · 67,833 miles · MO

The driver side rear seatbelt does not lock. Took to mechanic and mechanic stated that the locking mechanism needed replacing.

Filed Apr 8, 2003 · Seat belts · 45,000 miles · CO

The passenger seat belt failed to engage because the seat belt latch failed. *jb...

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Seat belts · MS

All front seat belts failed to latch ; dealer notified and repaired them on two occasions. But problem reoccurred. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.

Filed Jun 28, 1999 · Seat belts · OH

All three rear seatbelts unbuckle while in use which won't protect occupant in event of a crash. Dealer replaced seatbelts twice. But, dealer cannot determine cause of the problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.

Filed Jan 22, 1999 · Electrical, Seat belts · PA

Design of the rear seat belts prevents the safe installation of most child restaints into the vehicle.

Filed Oct 8, 1998 · Airbags, Brakes · LA · crash

While going 30mph another vehicle cut in front & stopped suddenly. Driver in the lumina applied brakes & hit right side of ranger (door & bed). Neither air bags deployed upon impact. Seat belt caused slight trauma to heart area.

Filed Aug 26, 1998 · Seat belts · NY

Driver's side and passenger's side seat belts twisted up in male portion area. Dealers have noted problem, cannot be corrected. Possible manufacturer's defect.

Filed May 8, 1998 · Seat belts · PA

Seat belts do not lock and cannot be adjusted to driver's physical size. The belt rests on driver's neck and keeps constant pressure on the neck.

Filed Apr 21, 1998 · Seat belts · PA

Design of rear seat belt (middle) makes it almost impossible to install a child safety seat properly.

Filed Apr 15, 1998 · Seat belts · PA

Consumer had been having problem with back seat, seat belt, especially the one to place the child seat in it, is impossible to use because the seat is too loose.

Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina seat belts

Does the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Lumina seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina seat belts?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Lumina have the most seat belts problems?

The Chevrolet Lumina model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1992 (34 complaints), 1990 (28 complaints) and 1991 (28 complaints).