MYRModel Year Report

1999 Chevrolet Lumina

▲ Better than typical
1999 Chevrolet Lumina
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:28.857Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Lumina Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 435 complaints 1990 1991: 358 complaints 1992: 345 complaints 1993: 247 complaints 1993 1994: 130 complaints 1995: 494 complaints 1996: 245 complaints 1996 1997: 347 complaints 1998: 223 complaints 1999: 103 complaints 1999 2000: 30 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2008: 1 complaints 2008
1999: 103 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
19880
19890
1990435
1991358
1992345
1993247
1994130
1995494
1996245
1997347
1998223
1999103
200030
200121
20020
20081

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 42%

42% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 43 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and cooling system.

CRASH FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES 19%

19% of complaints: service brakes — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE INJURY
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1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA LS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181113

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tie rod assembly and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR WILL JUST SUDDENLY CUT OFF AND THIS OCCURS WHETHER STOPPED AT THE LIGHT OR WHILE PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR. THE VOLT LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR JUST CUTS OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140401

Also filed under ENGINE

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift assembly.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20021022 — EA (closed 20040309)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNI

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090409 — engine and engine cooling

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 EQUIPP

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE’S FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINE’S PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE

Campaign 09V116000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160219 — engine and engine cooling

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.

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 engine’s front valve cover and gasket.

Campaign 15V701000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Chevrolet Lumina — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (43 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V116000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.