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1995 Chevrolet LuminaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 492 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.9× the Lumina median · #1 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints49286 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage76kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 3, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina has problems

492 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
Visibility923
Service brakes, hydraulic7413
Engine and engine cooling663
Power train572
Electrical system435
Air bags3327
Structure312
Suspension303
Vehicle speed control262
13 other systems14316

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

6 recalls

1995 Chevrolet Lumina recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 98V-306 · Dec 1, 1998 · 111,470 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 97V-065 · Apr 18, 1997 · 50,709 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT CAN OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring

Recall 97V-017 · Feb 11, 1997 · 349,331 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 95V-214 · Nov 3, 1995 · 6,772 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE THROTTLE MAY FAITL TO RETURN QUICKLY CAUSING THE ENGINE SPEED TO NOT DECREASE TO A LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 95V-030 · Feb 27, 1995 · 420 vehicles

Risk. INADEQUATE TORQUE CAN CAUSE THESE BOLTS TO VIBRATE, LOOSEN, OR FALL OUT RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Control arm: lower ball joint

Recall 94V-230 · Nov 21, 1994 · 221 vehicles

Risk. IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE CAN OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1995 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

1995 Chevrolet Lumina safety ratings

1995 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 visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED HIM THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V017000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING). THE CONTACT WILL HAVE THE DEALER…
Complaint 10229205 · May 29, 2008 · 41,718 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON MANY OCCASIONS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD MALFUNCTION. ON ONE OCCASION, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED WHILE DRIVING IN THE EVENING DURING A RAIN STORM. RECALLS WERE FOUND ON NHTSA WEBSITE THAT MATCHED THE SYMPTOMS THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING. THE DEALERS…
Complaint 10162998 · Jul 20, 2006 · 100,000 miles
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 97V017000 CONCERNING WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE. THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN…
Complaint 10143372 · Nov 21, 2005 · 118,000 miles

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