Chevrolet Lumina owners have reported 2 problems related to steering failed (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Lumina based on all problems reported for the Lumina.
When driving through small puddles in the road during or after rain, power steering quits working when serpentine belt gets wet. This steering failure lasts for about 3 seconds until belt then grips and steering returns. Mechanic fabricated deflector to prevent water from splashing directly on belt.
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While driving 55 mph and changing lanes steering failed. Steering wheel rotated, but the vehicle would not react to the movement. This occurred without warning.