Seven problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stated to smoke badly, the contact heard a loud noise then there was fire coming from the front under the hud of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the volv cover gasket were bleeding badly and the upper manifold were crack. The vehicle was destroyed in the fire. The fire came estingueshing the fire. The contact today 12/16/15 received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 245,000. Aw.
Tl - the contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag was protruding as if it was going to explode. In addition, the contact mentioned that oil was leaking onto the exhaust manifold as the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000. Pm.
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) and immediately called the dealer. She was informed that the parts for the repair would be unavailable for another week. As a consequence, if the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond, thus increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure and current mileages were 86,000.
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle stalled for approximately 2-3 minutes before restarting. Immediately after the vehicle started, the intake manifold exploded. . The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they confirmed the failure. The contact would like his VIN to be included in NHTSA campaign id number 07e021000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices). The current and failure mileages were 49,000. Updated 04/04/08. Upadated 04/02/08.
The contact states when trying to start vehicle the engine would not start. When turning the ignition heard an extremely loud pop. She raised the hood and discovered the manifold completely shattered. No repairs have been made. This same problem occurred previously, and the manifold was replaced at the contact's expense. The fuel pressure regulator was installed.
All my anti-freeze leaked out and the low coolant light never came on but I did not have any heat. I did notice anti-freeze on the ground and took my car to a repair shop. They said I needed a water pump and the intake manifold gaskets replaced. I have also experienced a popping noise on the left front wheel when turning wheel to the right. No fatalities or injuries as yet.
The lower intake manifold gasket. Scc ph.