general problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina

Four problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2000

No summary listed for above vehicle.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 01/17/1998

Consumer was slowing to come to a complete stop when the vehicle suddenly speeded up. The experience was as if someone floored the accelerator. Pedal to the floor. Consumer looked to see if foot was on the gas and it was not. Vehicle took off from stop sign and ran into a car, the car spun leaving vehicle at this time is still. Accelerator at high speed and the driver's side air bag deployed. Vehicle then hit a tree on the left side bumper at fifty feet away from crash of car. Still at high speed she then ran into a house, then the passenger's side air bag deployed. ( the paintery body shop, streator, illinos is doing the repairs on the vehicle's body. Phone # 815-673-2447).

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

When traveling at any speed vehicle surges forward, causing loss of vehicle control, consumer unsure if the problem is linked to the transmission or engine. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace parts. Please provide any further details.

4 Vehicle Speed Control problem

While putting vehicle in reverse, the vehicle moves forward, at this time the steering and brakes do not work, also this will happen when the consumer will put the vehicle in overdrive or drive.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina

Vehicle Speed Control problems
4
Cruise Control problems
1
Car Accelerates On Its Own problems
1


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