MYRModel Year Report

1993 Chevrolet Lumina

● Typical for this model
1993 Chevrolet Lumina
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Lumina Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 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
1993: 243 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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 19%

19% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 46 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 28 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN BRAKE ACTION SEEMS INEFFECTIVE UPON APPLYING BRAKE AND VEHICLE ROLLS FORWARD REAR ENDING ANOTHER CAR

NHTSA ODI report, 19950327

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 22 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 18 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19930303 — seats

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.

Campaign 93V035000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940812 — PE (closed 19941221)

CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

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 UNI

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.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Chevrolet Lumina — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (46 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V035000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.