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1997 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.
The Chevrolet Lumina is a mid-size car that was produced and marketed by Chevrolet from the 1990 to 2001 model years. Serving as the combined successor for both the Chevrolet Celebrity and Chevrolet Monte Carlo, the Lumina was sold as both a two-door coupe and a four-door sedan.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 | 494 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE RETAINERS COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
438 complaints filed by owners for this model year (45 involving a crash, 11 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1997 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo?
EPA figures for the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo?
Owners have filed 438 complaints with NHTSA for the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo, most often about: Steering, Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.