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1994 Chevrolet LuminaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 126 owner complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years57% below the Lumina median · #9 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints12612 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage159kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 3, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina has problems

126 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic483
Electrical system170
Structure121
Engine and engine cooling112
Seat belts100
Suspension101
Visibility80
Tires71
Power train60
10 other systems303

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1994 Chevrolet Lumina recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other Lumina year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lumina median. How we score

'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1994 Chevrolet Lumina safety ratings

1994 Chevrolet Lumina 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Lumina owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, INSIDE MY CAR, QUITE OFTEN- AT LEAST 2 TIMES A WEEK. MY BRAKES WEAR OUT FASTER THAN THEY SHOULD. I HAVE TO REPLACE THE DRIVERSIDE HUB ASSEMBLY KIT EVERY 3-6 MONTHS BECAUSE IT STARTS CLICKING THEN WEARS OUT THE BRAKES IF I DON'T GET IT DONE- AT THE…
Complaint 10192939 · Jun 11, 2007 · 159,000 miles
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES ARE GRINDING AND GOING TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Complaint 8021820 · Oct 29, 2002
WHEN IT IS WET OR DAMP OUTSIDE THE ABS LIGHT WILL COME ON WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKE, PRIOR CONTACT WITH THE PEDAL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. AK
Complaint 981073 · Mar 22, 1996

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