1995 Chevrolet Lumina: problems, recalls and reliability
7 recalls and 492 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (18% of complaints); the 1993 and 1994 and 1996 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 492 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent re 1995 chevy lumina airbag did not deploy. *smd the consumer was involved in an accident and suffered injuries. *jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2014
“Vehicle intake manifold gasket is leaking. This is due to the manifold being made of plastic which breaks and causes it to leak. Gm is aware of this flaw but I did not see recalls so I am reporting this matter in hopes there can be a recall for the faulty part. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet lumina. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise underneath the vehicle. Upon further inspection, she noticed that the frame of the vehicle was fractured, which caused it to separate from the vehicle. The vehicle was pushed to her place of residence. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2009
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“I drove a lumina that had a problem that sounds like same type of engine shutoff problem that has been in the news lately. It happened most often when driving on the highway. As I decelerated on exit ramps, the engine would shutoff. This became a fairly regular occurrence with this car. Several mechanics were unable to solve the problem. (I believe it was a 1994 or 1995 lumina that I owned. I could not find a record of it.) *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2009
“The car was running fine and then when it shifted through the gears when it went to change into overdrive it was like it just went into neutral. I pulled over and tried all the gears again and there was a light gringing sound and all it would work in was 1st gear so I got to drive home at a lightning speed of bout 10 to 15 mph. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that his windshield wipers work intermittently. The manufacturer informed him that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 97v017000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring). The contact will have the dealer replace the washer wiper switch. The failure mileage was 41,718 and current mileage was 42,000.”Owner report · Visibility · May 2008
“95 luminas and monte carlos as well as other gm w-body vehicles have a problem with the turn signal switch going bad and causing the brake lights not to work. *tr”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2008
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the engine hesitated without warning. Upon initial inspection by the contact, it was determined the failure was possibly related to the exhaust system. The dealer and manufacturer were not alerted.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2006
“My daughter was involved in a fatal auto accident. She was the rear passenger of a chevorlet 1995 lumina. She had on her seat belt. Her girlfriend also in the rear, distracted the driver who lost control of the car and hit a telephone pole. My daughter received a fatal blow to the head, liver lacerations , fractured ribs, and seat belt contusions. She remained in a coma for nine days before passing away. The girl who did not have her seat belt survived with only minor abrasions. The other two front seat driver and passenger received only minor abrasions. The car exploded into flames. *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2006
“I turned car off went into the house came back tried to start car it would not start it had full power I replaced the starter had battery checked it was fully charged no problems tried to start it security light is flashing cleaned key unable to start this is a 1995 chevy lumina this is a danger. It needs to be investigated . *nm”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2006
When filing, owners marked a crash in 50 of these complaints and injuries in 45 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 7 campaigns
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."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT STUD ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
THE FOUR (4) STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS WERE UNDER TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
NHTSA has 492 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina. The most complained-about area is visibility (18% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Lumina problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 100,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina have open recalls?
7 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.