Model year record

1993 Chevrolet Lumina

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

Chevrolet Lumina, 1990–1994 generation
Pictured: the 1990–1994 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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