One problem related to engine failure has been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
No major warning leading to engine failure. Auto has 95,000+ miles on it and engine seized with no apparent warnings or problems observed. Found out that type of engine in my car has a defective manufactured part in the engine that caused the problem of which chevy will not recall. If problem would have occurred while driving on a highway, fatal accident could have occurred.