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1998 Chevrolet Lumina transmission problems

12 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
5%
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    10
  • Axle assembly
    1
  • Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Lumina transmission problems in other years

199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Chevrolet Lumina owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 15, 2005 · Transmission · 65,744 miles · GA

Lower intake gasket failure. Loss of atf transmission fluid.

Filed Jan 20, 2005 · Transmission · NY

Vehicle made a whining noise when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Converter and pump noisey. *bf the transmission had to be replaced.

Filed Sep 28, 2002 · Transmission · MN

Transmission failure occurred do to pressure build up in tranmission housing causing the top of the housing to crack. Transmission had massive fluid leak and debris was floating in transmission. Debris damaged gearing in tranmission and causing it to be replaced. Cost to replace transmission was $1997.37. I am currently in contact with my chevy dealer to find out if they will compensate me. I will also be contacting corporate chevy offices as well. Mr

Filed Jan 8, 2002 · Transmission · FL

Cost to replace/repair transmission $2053.69. The dealer did return $1026.00 to me.

Filed Nov 9, 2001 · Transmission · CA

Upon routine inspection I noticed a bolt was laying loose on the driver side in the engine compartment on top of the transmission housing. After realizing where it went I noticed that another bolt was missing!! The two bolts are the transmission to engine block mounting bolts. I have not found any other bolts missing or loose but it is difficult to see their locations. Would not want to be traveling down the crowded highway at 65mph and have the transmission come apart from the engine!!!.......thanks dave coryea

Filed Mar 8, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · DC

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.

Filed Sep 4, 2000 · Transmission · NY

I lose power when going up slight inclines and the engine seems to hesitate when driving up the incline. At first I thought maybe the spark plugs were bad but had them checked and are fine. I believe the transmission is going because the car also rolls backward when stopped or on an incline.

Filed Jun 11, 2000 · Steering, Suspension · TX

Small bumps cause steering to go light and struts make loud noise and the low traction light comes on

Filed Jan 29, 2000 · Steering, Transmission · MA

Car rolls backwards when stopped on slight inclines unless the brake is fully depressed. It has caught me by surprise a few times. I will mention it to dealer on my next visit as I thought this was a normal thing for big car. Steering column gives a loud clunk when turning; it sounds like it is not properly locked in the adjustment position. I have had it checked and "nothing wrong" was found. I have only changed the steering wheel position once in 1-1/2 yrs. Yet it still does it constantly and it is such a hard click that I feel like the steering wheel is going to drop into another position. I will report it to the dealer again.

Filed Nov 10, 1999 · Transmission · OH

While gong up a slight incline at 30 MPH and up vehicle jerked/hesitated like it was going to cut off. Dealer and manufacturer were notified about the problem. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.

Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina transmission

Does the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the transmission of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Lumina transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina transmission?

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

What year does the Chevrolet Lumina have bad transmission?

The Chevrolet Lumina model years with the most transmission complaints are 1995 (57 complaints), 1992 (25 complaints) and 1996 (24 complaints).

Other 1998 Chevrolet Lumina problems

Steering 56Engine 43Brakes 35Electrical 17Airbags 15Fuel system 11Visibility 11Body 10Lights 10Seat belts 10Acceleration 9Suspension 8Seats 3Wheels 2Locks 1Tires 1

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