1993 Chevrolet Lumina

● Typical for this model

1993 Chevrolet Lumina
BUILT 2026-09-02

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

1993: 247 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

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

SERVICE BRAKES 71%

71% of complaints: service brakes — 176 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 36 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and wiring.

CRASH FIRE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exhaust system and engine.

FIRE

SEAT BELTS 7%

7% of complaints: seat belts — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY

POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and constant velocity joint.

FIRE

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 issues (176 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (36 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (19 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.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.