Model year record

1996 Chevrolet Lumina

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 312 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet Lumina, 1995–2001 generation
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Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V122000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,591
Reported to NHTSA
1996-07-01
Owners notified
1996-07-05

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OF THE FOUR BRAKE BOOSTER TABS NOT PROPERLY LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF DASH REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY.

Safety risk

IF THIS CONDITION WERE PRESENT IN A SITUATION WHERE STOPPING DISTANCES WERE SMALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BOOSTER INSTALLATION. BOOSTERS FOUND TO BE IMPROPERLY LOCATED WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED PROPERLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V069000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
43,213
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-19
Owners notified
1996-04-22

Defect description

THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINE CAN CONTACT THE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET OR ATTACHMENT BOLT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO WEAR THROUGH, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF ONE-HALF OF THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE SYSTEM, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR PROPER BRAKE LINE CLEARANCE AND REPOSITION THOSE BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE LESS THAN MINIMAL CLEARANCE. ADDITIONALLY, THOSE BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE AN INDENTATION CAUSED BY THE CONTACT WILL BE REPLACED AND PROPERLY ROUTED.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal1830,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1850,000 mi
Air bags16102,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip12—
Unknown or other11—
Engine and engine cooling9143,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system816,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine8—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator6—
Electrical system: horn6—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch6127,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components6—
Exterior lighting: brake lights558,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump539,900 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch5—
Seat belts: front: anchorage5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor5—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system5150,000 mi
Tires570,000 mi
Vehicle speed control5129,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls522,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4—
Seat belts4—
Seats4—
Service brakes, hydraulic482,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4—
Steering4128,000 mi
Structure: body: door4—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery384,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition3—
Electrical system: ignition: module3—
Electrical system: starter assembly3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe310,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission3—
Structure: frame and members3—
Visibility: windshield3—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3120,250 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2221,878 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights2—
Power train2102,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2—
Steering: rack and pinion2—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal284,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables2112,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2—
Wheels2—
Child seat: base1—
Electrical system158,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)122,000 mi
Equipment1—
Equipment: electrical1102,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices1168,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1115,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: column1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: rear199,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Visibility1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has about half 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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