MYRModel Year Report

1993 Chevrolet Lumina

● Typical for this model
1993 Chevrolet Lumina
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
247
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

71% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 435 complaints 1990 1991: 358 complaints 1992: 345 complaints 1993: 247 complaints 1993 247 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 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 435 complaints 1991: 358 complaints 1991 1992: 345 complaints 1993: 247 complaints 1993 247 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 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 435 complaints 1990 1991: 358 complaints 1991 1992: 345 complaints 1992 1993: 247 complaints 1993 247 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

1993: 247 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

71% · 176 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

15% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and wiring.

CRASHFIRE

Engine and engine cooling

8% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing exhaust system and engine.

FIRE

Seat belts

7% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

4% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and constant velocity joint.

FIRE

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1993-03-03Seats93V035000 The driver and passenger front seat manual reclining mechanisms do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS 207, "Seating systems." The seat back mechanisms will not latch under certain conditions.

    Remedy: Replace the manual seat recliner mechanism with a mechanism that complies with FMVSS 207.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1994-08-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-21 Corroded rear disk brakes
  3. R
    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Chevrolet Lumina — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 176 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 19 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V035000 · Seats
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 71% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.