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1995 Chevrolet Lumina
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Lumina years
Owner complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina are substantially higher than the model-year median of 126.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 34 of 492 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Visibility. Review the 92 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 74 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 66 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
50 crash reports8 fire reports28 injury reports
What owners actually said
492 reportsSUDDEN OIL CONSUMPTION 1 QT PER 1000MI. VERY RAPID BRAKE AND ROTORS WEAR AT ABOUT 4500 MI.*AK
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER IN SEPTEMBER 1997 FOR RECALL 97V017000 REPAIRS. DEALER STATED REDESIGNED PART WAS ALREADY INSTALLED. BUT, IN NOVEMBER 1999, WINDSHIELD WIPERS QUIT WORKING .*AK.ET.
WHEN TURN SIGNAL LEVER IS PUSHED DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN THE LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NORMAL CENTER POSITION UPON COMPLETING THE TURN. NLM
R/F WHEEL SENSOR BECOMES INOPERATIVE WHEN WET CAUSING THE ABS SYSTEM TO FAIL. NLM
WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE INTERMITTENT OPERATION. DEALER WILL NOT HONOR RECALL 97V017. *AK
INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF SIGNAL, WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ TURN SIGNAL, AND BRAKE LIGHTS. OWNER BELIEVES THE CAUSE TO BE THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *ML
DRIVER'S DOOR WON'T OPEN FROM OUTSIDE. *AK *ML
FIRST START OF THE DAY,VEHICLE WILL IDLE HIGH, AND THEN VEHICLE WILL STALL AT LEAST 3- 4 TIMES BEFORE IT WILL ACTUALLY ACT NORMALLY . DEALR HAS REPLACED MASSIVE AIR FLOW SENSOR/ COMPUTER CHIP/ SPARK PLUGS, INCLUDING WIRING , AND HAS ERASED MEMORY. DEFECT KEEPS REOCCURRING. *AK
THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE CAR DON'T WORK ALL THE TIME. THE BRAKE LIGHT IN THE BACK WINDOW WORKS ALL THE TIME. THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE CAR ARE WIRED THROUGHT THE TURN SIGNAL, WHEN THE LEVER IS MOVED, ELECTICAL CONTACT IS LOST AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE CAR DON'T WORK. I CAN GET THE BRAKE LIGHTS…
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THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE CAR DON'T WORK ALL THE TIME. THE BRAKE LIGHT IN THE BACK WINDOW WORKS ALL THE TIME. THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE CAR ARE WIRED THROUGHT THE TURN SIGNAL, WHEN THE LEVER IS MOVED, ELECTICAL CONTACT IS LOST AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE CAR DON'T WORK. I CAN GET THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO WORK AGAIN BY MOVING THE TURN SIGNAL UP AND DOWN, BUT AS SOON AS THE TURN SIGNAL IS USED THE BRAKE LIGHTS STOP WORKING AGAIN. I'VE TALKED TO 3 OTHER PEOPLE THAT OWEN 95 LUMINA'S THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THAT'S WHY I'M REPORTING THIS PROBLEM TO YOU. I'VE CALLED CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 ,THEY SAID ''THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM''. ANY HELP YOU CAM GIVE ME WILL BE APPRECIATED. *AK
Official recalls
698V306000 · Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Dec 1, 1998
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
97V065000 · Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Apr 18, 1997
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
97V017000 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Feb 11, 1997
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
95V214000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Nov 3, 1995
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET.
95V030000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Feb 27, 1995
THE FOUR (4) STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS WERE UNDER TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
94V230000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Nov 21, 1994
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT STUD ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.