MYRModel Year Report

1995 Chevrolet Lumina

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 Chevrolet Lumina
BUILT 2026-09-02

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: 435 complaints 1990 1991: 358 complaints 1992: 345 complaints 1993: 247 complaints 1993 1994: 130 complaints 1995: 494 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: 494 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.

VISIBILITY 20%

20% of complaints: visibility — 97 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and switch/wiring.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 84 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 71 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE INJURY
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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, 20140225

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 58 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

CRASH FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 46 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn and module.

FIRE INJURY DEATH

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: 494
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 visibility issues (97 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (84 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (71 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.
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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 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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.