general problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina

Two problems related to wheel have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wheel problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, there was an unusual sound that came from the front passenger tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic they diagnosed the failure as engine cradle was lose. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 229,000. Lb.

2 Wheel problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2012

Installation of the left front wheel resulted in one of the five wheel studs breaking off in the wheel nut. When the wheel hub was replaced, it was discovered that the wheel nut engagement on all ten of the front wheel studs was only 4 threads each. The wheels installed appear to be the stock aluminum wheels.


Other Wheel related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina

Wheel problems
2
Wheel Bolts problems
1


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