MYRModel Year Report

1995 Chevrolet Lumina

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 Chevrolet Lumina
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Lumina Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 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 1995 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
1995: 492 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

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 40 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 34 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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ABS BRAKE FAILURE/EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS/DRY PAVEMENT, RESULTIMG IN AN ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950313

VISIBILITY 7%

7% of complaints: visibility — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 24 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 24 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19941208 — suspension

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.

Campaign 94V230000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 492
R 19950216 — steering

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.

Campaign 95V030000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960129 — vehicle speed control

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.

Campaign 95V214000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970306 — visibility

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.

Campaign 97V017000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970513 — seat belts

THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.

Campaign 97V065000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19981218 — seat belts

THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.

Campaign 98V306000 — check if this car was fixed

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Chevrolet Lumina — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (34 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V230000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V030000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V214000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V017000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V065000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V306000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2000 ▲ 1999 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

◆ 1990 ◆ 1991 ◆ 1997

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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 power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 8% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina have?

7 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.