MYRModel Year Report

1987 Chevrolet Lumina

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1987 Chevrolet Lumina
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:59:37.265Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 435 complaints 1990 1991: 358 complaints 1992: 345 complaints 1993: 247 complaints 1993 1994: 130 complaints 1995: 494 complaints 1996: 245 complaints 1996 1997: 347 complaints 1998: 223 complaints 1999: 103 complaints 1999 2000: 30 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2008: 1 complaint
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 435 complaints 1991: 358 complaints 1991 1992: 345 complaints 1993: 247 complaints 1993 1994: 130 complaints 1995: 494 complaints 1995 1996: 245 complaints 1997: 347 complaints 1997 1998: 223 complaints 1999: 103 complaints 1999 2000: 30 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 435 complaints 1990 1991: 358 complaints 1991 1992: 345 complaints 1992 1993: 247 complaints 1993 1994: 130 complaints 1994 1995: 494 complaints 1995 1996: 245 complaints 1996 1997: 347 complaints 1997 1998: 223 complaints 1998 1999: 103 complaints 1999 2000: 30 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2008: 1 complaint 2008

1987: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19871
19880
19890
1990435
1991358
1992345
1993247
1994130
1995494
1996245
1997347
1998223
1999103
200030
200121
20020
20081

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

1 of 1 total report mentions: steering, most commonly citing rack.

Show complaint excerpts

Consumer took vehicle in for inspection. Inspector noticed coolant and oil leaking from intake manifold. And also steering rack started to leak fluid.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-06-06

Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing carburetor system.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1991-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-08 Steering wheel separation
  2. I
    1992-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Sticking throttle

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Chevrolet Lumina — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1987 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Chevrolet Lumina?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Chevrolet Lumina have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.