IllustrationWINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T WORK AT ALL. *AK
1993 Chevrolet Lumina
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 126.
About this comparison →How this year compares
Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 7 of 243 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 132 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
14 crash reports12 fire reports8 injury reports
What owners actually said
243 reportsTHE SEAT BELT DOES NOT TIGHTEN EVEN WITH A SUDDEN STOP, THEY WILL ALLOW THE CARSEATS TO MOVE MORE THAN AN INCH. UNABLE TO CONTACT CHEVROLET TO SEE IF THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL CARS. TRYING TO PREVENT ANY OF MY KIDS HURT IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK
BOLT THAT HOLDS BRAKE CALIPER CAME OFF, CALIPERS WENT INTO THE RIM, CAUSING THE WHEEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE NOT TO TURN. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED. HOWEVER, OWNER EXPERIENCED THE SAME CONDITION BUT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK
MY DEALER HAS INFORMED ME THAT THE FRONT CRADLE ON MY 1993 CHEV. LUMINA HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE, THERE IS NO RUST ON THIS CAR, THE DEALER CAN NOT EXPLAIN HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN. I CONTACTED G.M. AND EXPLAINED BOTH MY PROBLEM AND THE OBVIOUS SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD THIS POSES, BECAUSE OF THE HIGH MILEAGE ON THE CAR; G.M. W…
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MY DEALER HAS INFORMED ME THAT THE FRONT CRADLE ON MY 1993 CHEV. LUMINA HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE, THERE IS NO RUST ON THIS CAR, THE DEALER CAN NOT EXPLAIN HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN. I CONTACTED G.M. AND EXPLAINED BOTH MY PROBLEM AND THE OBVIOUS SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD THIS POSES, BECAUSE OF THE HIGH MILEAGE ON THE CAR; G.M. WOULD NOT CONSIDER MY CONCERNS, THIS IS NOT A NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR PROBLEM! THIS CAR HAS NEVER BEEN WRECKED AND AS STATED EARLIER HAS NO OTHER AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT RUST. I BELIEVE THAT THIS MUST BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND THUS POSES A THREAT NOT JUST TO ME, BUT POTENTIALLY ALL 1993 LUMINA OWNERS. *MJS
THE MOUNTS THAT HOLD THE MOTOR BROKE, CAUSING A KNOCKING NOISE AND THE ENGINE BOUNCING UP AND DOWN WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
POSSIBLE UNDER HOOD WIRING HARNESS FAILED CAUSING FIRE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE.
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES COMPONENTS, PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES.
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
BOLT THAT HOLDS THE BRAKE CALIPER HAS WORKED ITSELF OUT, CAUSING THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO FALL OFF TWICE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONATACTED. *AK
AUTO WAS NOT ENGAGING IN TO DRIVE .. REMAINED IN NEUTRAL -- SERVICE WAS DONE ON THE COMPUTER- A REBUILT COMPUTER WAS INSTALLED 01/08/1999 -- THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM -- I WAS GIVEN A $353.21 CREDIT TOWARDS THIS INVOICE OF 01/08/1999 - THEN SAME PROBLEM EXISTED AND THE SERVICE DEPT. OF BERGLUND CHEVROLRET IN ROANOKE - TORE…
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AUTO WAS NOT ENGAGING IN TO DRIVE .. REMAINED IN NEUTRAL -- SERVICE WAS DONE ON THE COMPUTER- A REBUILT COMPUTER WAS INSTALLED 01/08/1999 -- THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM -- I WAS GIVEN A $353.21 CREDIT TOWARDS THIS INVOICE OF 01/08/1999 - THEN SAME PROBLEM EXISTED AND THE SERVICE DEPT. OF BERGLUND CHEVROLRET IN ROANOKE - TORE INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PLATE AND GASKETS FOR ANOTHER $447.30 AND DID NOT RETURN THE ORIGINAL COMPUTER PARTS AND WE ARE STILL HAVEING A PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMOBILE. PLEASE HAVE SOMEONE CONTACT BY TELEPHONE AS SSON AS POSSIBLE, AS WE ARE STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
Official recalls
193V035000 · Seats
Mar 9, 1993
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SEATS MAY RECLINE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULTINGIN A HAZARD TO SEAT OCCUPANTS AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: REPLACE THE MANUAL SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM WITH A MECHANISM THAT COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 207.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE94063 · Corroded Rear Disk Brakes
Opened Aug 12, 1994 · Closed Dec 21, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available