1999 Chevrolet Lumina Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina.

19982000
Complaints
132
Crashes
12
Fires
5
Injuries
18
Fatalities
2
Recalls
1

Worst 1999 Chevrolet Lumina Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#111 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

Avg mileage:69,389 mi
#29 complaints

Engine & Cooling

Avg mileage:95,961 mi
Fires:1
#39 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Avg mileage:73,019 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,389
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
95,961
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,019
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,729
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,400
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
101,279
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 1999 Chevrolet Lumina

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,003,556 vehicles.

15V701000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~1,003,556 affected

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.

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1999 Chevrolet Lumina — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1999 Chevrolet Lumina has 132 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (11 complaints, avg 69,389 mi); Engine & Cooling (9 complaints, avg 95,961 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System (9 complaints, avg 73,019 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,606 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina include 12 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,003,556 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 1999 Chevrolet Lumina?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Lumina reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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