1999 Chevrolet Lumina Base
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- Photo: 2001 Chevrolet Lumina, front right, 06-13-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 98Lumina by McLin, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Chevrolet Lumina, rear right, 06-13-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Chevrolet Lumina (rear) by BlueCrabRedCrab, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1999 Chevrolet Lumina Base is a 160-hp 3.1-liter V6 with a 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic w/od and front-wheel drive.
It makes 160 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
The Lumina measures 200.9 inches long on a 107.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,330 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.1L L82 OHV V6 |
| Displacement | 3.1 L |
| Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 185 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic w/OD |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 16.6 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 200.9 in |
| Width | 72.5 in |
| Height | 55.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,330 lbs |
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Rivals to the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Chevrolet LUMINA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 26, 2015 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
NHTSA campaign 15V701000
Apr 8, 2009 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.
Consequence: IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINES FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINES PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM OR HTTP:WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
NHTSA campaign 09V116000
Mar 12, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
NHTSA campaign 07E021000
110 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1999 Chevrolet LUMINA
Owner Complaints
110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Chevrolet LUMINA (10 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 8 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 42 |
| Service Brakes | 23 |
| Hydraulic | 22 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1999 CHEVROLET LUMINA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.