1988 Chevrolet Lumina
Only 0 complaints 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1988: 0 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 435 |
| 1991 | 358 |
| 1992 | 345 |
| 1993 | 247 |
| 1994 | 130 |
| 1995 | 494 |
| 1996 | 245 |
| 1997 | 347 |
| 1998 | 223 |
| 1999 | 103 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 |
Known problem areas
No complaint components on file for this model year.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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1990-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-10-31 Failure stop lamp switch
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1990-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 1991-12-31 Rear wheel bearings fail
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1991-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-08 Steering wheel separation
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1992-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Sticking throttle
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1994-08-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-21 Corroded rear disk brakes
Buy-smart checklist
1988 Chevrolet Lumina — pre-purchase inspection
- No specific known issues on file — do a standard pre-purchase inspection.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1988 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- How many recalls does the 1988 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.