2001 Chevrolet Lumina
Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 21 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
Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
4 of 21 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Suspension
4 of 21 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front and rear.
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Consumer noticed when traveling in the morning and when backing out vehicle would make a rubbing sound. Dealer was contacted, and stated sound was normal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-05
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 21 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and exhaust system.
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I purchased a 2001 Chevrolet Lumina on March 15,2002. Three to six months after purchasing this vehicle my wife and daughter began to complain of headaches, dizziness, stomach aches, nausea, and extreme fatigue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-03
July 2009 I was driving on the interstate at around 75 MPH when the engine died and wouldn't start, pulled off the road, engine would crank but not start, after a few minutes it started and I drove home.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-19
Service brakes
3 of 21 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Seat belts
3 of 21 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing rear/other and buckle assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
While traveling at normal speed and making a turn rear middle seat belt became unlocked. This caused child safty seat to flip out and seat to face down. Please provide further information .
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-11-28
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2000-08-24Seat belts00V228003 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
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2001-01-29Air bags01V026000 Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. The passenger air bag inflator modules were built without the correct amount of generant, which produces the gas that fills the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Telephone calls were made to owners on January 29, 2001. Follow up owner mailing began on April 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an…
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2002-12-16Air bags02V329000 On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. An air bag without the check valve pin…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag. Owner notification began December 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Chevrolet Lumina — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V228003 · Seat belts
- Recall 01V026000 · Air bags
- Recall 02V329000 · Air bags
- Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.