MYRModel Year Report

1987 Chevrolet Lumina

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1987 Chevrolet Lumina
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:55:41.562Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Lumina Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 427 complaints 1990 1991: 352 complaints 1992: 342 complaints 1993: 243 complaints 1993 1994: 126 complaints 1995: 492 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 complaints 2008
1987: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
19880
19890
1990427
1991352
1992342
1993243
1994126
1995492
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.

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CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION. INSPECTOR NOTICED COOLANT AND OIL LEAKING FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD. AND ALSO STEERING RACK STARTED TO LEAK FLUID.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000606

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION. INSPECTOR NOTICED COOLANT AND OIL LEAKING FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD. AND ALSO STEERING RACK STARTED TO LEAK FLUID.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000606

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19910501 — PE (closed 19910708)

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

I 19920626 — EA (closed 19940131)

STICKING THROTTLE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Chevrolet Lumina — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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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:rack and pinion:rack, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.