Model year record

1996 Chevrolet Lumina

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

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.

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.