MYRModel Year Report

1995 Chevrolet Lumina

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 Chevrolet Lumina
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints 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
494
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Visibility

20% 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 1994: 130 complaints 1995: 494 complaints 1995 494 1996: 245 complaints 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 1994: 130 complaints 1995: 494 complaints 1995 494 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 1994: 130 complaints 1994 1995: 494 complaints 1995 494 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

1995: 494 complaints

View as data table
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.

Visibility

20% · 97 reports

Most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and switch/wiring.

CRASH

Service brakes

17% · 84 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 71 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I drove a Lumina that had a problem that sounds like same type of engine shutoff problem that has been in the news lately. It happened most often when driving on the highway. As I decelerated on exit ramps, the engine would shutoff.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-25

Power train

12% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

CRASHFIRE

Electrical system

9% · 46 reports

Most commonly citing horn and module.

FIREINJURYDEATH

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1994-12-08Suspension94V230000 A right-hand lower control arm tapered ball joint mounting hole was incorrectly machined. Movement within this attachment can allow the ball joint stud to fatigue and fracture.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-hand lower control arm and ball joint stud on all involved vehicles.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995Complaint volume 494 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1995-02-16Steering95V030000 The four (4) steering column support bracket attaching bolts were under torqued during assembly.

    Remedy: Dealers will retorque the steering column support bracket attaching bolts to the correct specifications.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-01-29Vehicle speed control95V214000 These vehicles were assembled with throttle cable support brackets that could contact the throttle lever system and inhibit the throttle return. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 124, "

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle cable support bracket.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1997-03-06Visibility97V017000 Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1997-05-13Seat belts97V065000 The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1998-12-18Seat belts98V306000 The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    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 →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Chevrolet Lumina — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 97 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 84 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 71 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V230000 · Suspension
  • Recall 95V030000 · Steering
  • Recall 95V214000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 97V017000 · Visibility
  • Recall 97V065000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 98V306000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina have?
7 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.