Model year record

1995 Chevrolet Lumina

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 670 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet Lumina, 1995–2001 generation
Pictured: the 1995–2001 generation. Za3tOoOr! from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V306000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
111,470
Reported to NHTSA
1998-12-01
Owners notified
1998-12-18

Defect description

THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V065000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
50,709
Reported to NHTSA
1997-04-18
Owners notified
1997-05-13

Defect description

THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V017000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
349,331
Reported to NHTSA
1997-02-11
Owners notified
1997-03-06

Defect description

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN A SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V214000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
6,772
Reported to NHTSA
1995-11-03
Owners notified
1996-01-29

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKETS THAT COULD CONTACT THE THROTTLE LEVER SYSTEM AND INHIBIT THE THROTTLE RETURN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V030000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
420
Reported to NHTSA
1995-02-27
Owners notified
1995-02-16

Defect description

THE FOUR (4) STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS WERE UNDER TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V230000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
221
Reported to NHTSA
1994-11-21
Owners notified
1994-12-08

Defect description

A RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TAPERED BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. MOVEMENT WITHIN THIS ATTACHMENT CAN ALLOW THE BALL JOINT STUD TO FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT STUD ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission41134,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip35—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3270,000 mi
Air bags: frontal2730,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline25—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2486,558 mi
Structure: body: door19—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components18—
Vehicle speed control18—
Unknown or other1772,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring17118,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch16—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1250,000 mi
Visibility: windshield12—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1282,000 mi
Electrical system: horn11—
Seats: front assembly: recliner11—
Exterior lighting: brake lights10120,000 mi
Seats10—
Suspension: front9—
Air bags8—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner8—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch884,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system8—
Visibility: power window devices and controls8—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc7—
Structure: body7—
Electrical system: ignition6—
Electrical system: ignition: module6—
Engine and engine cooling650,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system6—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly6—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar6—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system669,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery5—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator5—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers5—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core5—
Electrical system4—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4—
Steering: rack and pinion4—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments4—
Suspension: rear4137,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal3150,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline3—
Power train3—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter3—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft3—
Seat belts3—
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3—
Service brakes, hydraulic3—
Steering3—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3—
Suspension: front: control arm3—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint3—
Tires3—
Vehicle speed control: cables3—
Vehicle speed control: linkages3—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs3—
Electrical system: ignition: switch2—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe260,000 mi
Exterior lighting2118,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch2—
Exterior lighting: tail lights2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit255,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission2123,000 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing2—
Seat belts: rear/other2—
Service brakes, air: antilock: interconnecting assembly(wiring)2—
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist2—
Structure: body: tailgate2—
Structure: frame and members2150,000 mi
Tires: sidewall2—
Visibility: glass, side/rear2—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer270,000 mi
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1123,588 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)1137,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1—
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1135,000 mi
Power train: driveline: universal joint1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: integrated child seat1—
Seats: mid/rear assembly1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1—
Wheels1—
Wheels: hub1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1994 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 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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