Model year record

1993 Chevrolet Lumina

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 344 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V035000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
5,574
Reported to NHTSA
1993-03-09
Owners notified
1993-03-03

Defect description

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINING MECHANISMS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT BACK MECHANISMS WILL NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

THE SEATS MAY RECLINE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULTINGIN A HAZARD TO SEAT OCCUPANTS AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE MANUAL SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM WITH A MECHANISM THAT COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 207.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip48
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc28
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components25
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper24100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor18
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum15
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads13
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator11
Seat belts: front: retractor8
Power train: automatic transmission7
Seat belts: front: anchorage6
Tires660,256 mi
Vehicle speed control6
Electrical system: wiring4
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4
Engine and engine cooling: engine4
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch4
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly475,000 mi
Electrical system3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Electrical system: starter assembly3
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3
Seats3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Electrical system: ignition2
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint2
Seat belts2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Seat belts: front: webbing2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2
Suspension: front2
Suspension: rear2
Unknown or other2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Air bags: frontal1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine1155,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1153,336 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: driveline1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering1153,336 mi
Steering: column1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure1223,000 mi
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: multiple axle1
Tires: tread/belt1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1125,000 mi
Wheels1
Wheels: hub1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1992 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1994 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.