Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the noises during shifting (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chevrolet Lumina


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina

The Automatic Transmission problem

Lower intake gasket failure. Loss of atf transmission fluid.   Read details...

The Noises During Shifting problem

Vehicle made a whining noise when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. Converter and pump noisey. The transmission had to be replaced.   Read details...

The Transmission Fluid Leaking problem

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.   Read details...


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