1998 Chevrolet Lumina visibility problems

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

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Windshield wiper/washer
3
Windshield
3
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
2
Rearview mirrors/devices: interior
1
Glass, side/rear
1
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: rear window
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Lumina visibility 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 Jun 12, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 129,897 miles · CT

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

Filed Jan 18, 2005 · Visibility · 96,358 miles · TX

I have a 1998 chevrolet lumina that the back glass shattered this morning. My wife was less than 2 miles from home when this happened there was no ice or freezing weather to account for this there is a rear window defroster that was on at this time. The glass was thrown throughout the back seat.

Filed Oct 23, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · FL

Passenger side rear-view mirror has shattered after an explosion sound 3 times in 8 month. The mirror was changed the first time mirror and housing were changed time and the mirror was changed plus heating mechanism to rear-view mirror was dismantled the third time.

Filed Aug 24, 2001 · Visibility · TN

Windshield wiper arm sheared or wore out, dealership is aware of problem.*ak

Filed May 11, 2000 · Visibility · NJ

Consumer finds it hard to see out of the solar tinted windshield. Nlm

Filed May 10, 2000 · Visibility · MN

The back window exploded while driving showering glass pieces inside the vehicle. Yh

Filed Feb 4, 1999 · Visibility · DE

Windshiled washers clogged with salt causing poor visiility while driving.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Visibility · CA

Heater failed. Mjs

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 Jan 19, 1999 · Visibility · LA

There are air vents on the side of the dash by the driver's and passenger's doors. When operating the air system, the vents fog the windows up totally, causing loss of vision to the exterior mirrors. Dealer has not been contacted.

Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina visibility

Does the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Lumina visibility problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina visibility?

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

What year does the Chevrolet Lumina have the most visibility problems?

The Chevrolet Lumina model years with the most visibility complaints are 1995 (93 complaints), 1997 (19 complaints) and 1996 (17 complaints).