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1997 Chevrolet Lumina Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

20Steering complaints
5.8%Of all 347 complaints
#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING:RACK AND PINION38 · 11%
STEERING20 · 5.8%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE18 · 5.2%
AIR BAGS18 · 5.2%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY16 · 4.6%

Share of the 347 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina overview page.

Steering complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina have steering problems?

Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina: 20 of 347 complaints on file (5.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina have in total?

347 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 34 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 28 reported injuries, and 7 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.