IllustrationREAR PASSENGER DOOR LATCHES HAVE BROKEN TWICE ON EACH DOOR. *AK
1995 Chevrolet Lumina
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Lumina years
Owner complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina are substantially higher than the model-year median of 126.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 34 of 492 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Visibility. Review the 92 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 74 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 66 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
50 crash reports8 fire reports28 injury reports
Latches/locks/linkages complaints
17 reportsDRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, WHERE LATCH ATTACHES TO STEEL POST, HAS BROKEN.*AK
SLIDING DOOR ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT STAY SHUT ANYMORE. CHEVROLET IS AWARE OF THIS. *AK CUSTOMER SET THE DOOR TO MANUAL LMODE BUT STILL OPENS IF NOT CAREFULLY CLOSED. ALARM ALSO DOES NOT SOUND ANYMORE AS WARNING. *YH
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH BOTH REAR DOOR ASSEMBLY LATCHES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND MADE REPAIRS ON BOTH DOORS. CURRENTLY, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED, BOTH FRONT DOORS WILL NOT STAY LATCHED. DRIVER'S DOOR FLEW OPEN WHILE TRAVELING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE BECAUSE VEHICLE …
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH BOTH REAR DOOR ASSEMBLY LATCHES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND MADE REPAIRS ON BOTH DOORS. CURRENTLY, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED, BOTH FRONT DOORS WILL NOT STAY LATCHED. DRIVER'S DOOR FLEW OPEN WHILE TRAVELING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE BECAUSE VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHENEVER ENGINE STARTS UP THE DOORS WOULD LOCK. DOORS FAIL TO OPEN WHEN ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. ALSO, WHEN THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY IS IN USE,THE KEY FAILS TO UNLOCK THE DOOR. *AK
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH OUTSIDE DOOR LATCHES BREAKING ON BOTH FRONT DOORS AND REAR DOORS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPAIRS WAS MADE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. CONSUMER BELEIVED THIS CONDITION WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. FIRST LATCH BROKE AT 63,000 MILES, AND OTHER TWO AFTERWARD. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WAR…
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ONGOING PROBLEM WITH OUTSIDE DOOR LATCHES BREAKING ON BOTH FRONT DOORS AND REAR DOORS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPAIRS WAS MADE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. CONSUMER BELEIVED THIS CONDITION WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. FIRST LATCH BROKE AT 63,000 MILES, AND OTHER TWO AFTERWARD. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE UNLESS CONSUMER PAY FOR REPAIRS. SEEKING NHTSA FOR HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
AT ENGINE SHUT-OFF, DOORS DONOT UNLOCK CAUSING ALARM TO EXITING PASSENGERS. FROM OUTSIDE, DOORS DONOT UNLOCK WITH KEYLESS REMOTE AND CAUSES DOOR LOCKS TO BE UNUSABLE WITH KEY.
SHOULDER BELTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES DO NOT STAY, HOUSING SOMETIMES COMES OFF. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. NO WARRANTY. ALSO, ABS BRAKES DO NOT STOP PROPERLY WHEN PEDAL APPLIED. IN ADDITION, INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS ARE NOT ABLE TO FUNCTION SAFELY. CONSUMER CONCERNS ARE WITH CHILDREN. WHILE TRAVELLING IN VEHICLE DOOR…
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SHOULDER BELTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES DO NOT STAY, HOUSING SOMETIMES COMES OFF. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. NO WARRANTY. ALSO, ABS BRAKES DO NOT STOP PROPERLY WHEN PEDAL APPLIED. IN ADDITION, INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS ARE NOT ABLE TO FUNCTION SAFELY. CONSUMER CONCERNS ARE WITH CHILDREN. WHILE TRAVELLING IN VEHICLE DOORS OPEN/CLOSE RANDOMLY, POSING A SAFETY HAZARD. PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *ASK
1. BATTERY FAILED TO TURN ENGINE OVER 3 DIFFERNT TIMES IN ONE DAY. TURN THE KEY AND IT JUST CLICKS. TOWED IT TO A DEALER. THE DEALER SAYS THE BATTERY FAILED LOAD TEST. RELACED BATTERY. 2. A RUBBING NOISE IS HEARD FROM THE REAR WHEN TURNING. DEALER FOUND REAR STABILIZER BUSHING ON RR STRUT OUT OF POSITION. RR STABILIZER SHAFT TO…
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1. BATTERY FAILED TO TURN ENGINE OVER 3 DIFFERNT TIMES IN ONE DAY. TURN THE KEY AND IT JUST CLICKS. TOWED IT TO A DEALER. THE DEALER SAYS THE BATTERY FAILED LOAD TEST. RELACED BATTERY. 2. A RUBBING NOISE IS HEARD FROM THE REAR WHEN TURNING. DEALER FOUND REAR STABILIZER BUSHING ON RR STRUT OUT OF POSITION. RR STABILIZER SHAFT TO POSITION PROPERLY. 3. POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT UNLOCK WITH THE REMOTE. DEALER REPLACED RIGHT AND LEFT ACTUATOR BUMPERS. CAME OUT OF ACTUATORS. 4. BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE UP FRONT. DEALER INSPECTS FRONT BRAKES AND CONCLUDES APPROX. 3-5K LEFT ON FRONT BRAKES. MILEAGE AT THIS POINT IS ONLY 16345.
THIS CAR HAS BEEN A SOURCE OF CONTINUAL PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASE. I HAVE HAD DOOR LOCKS BREAK, 2 POWER WINDOW MOTORS GO, TRANSMISSION LINE LEAKS, AND A RUST PROBLEM ON INSIDE CORNERS OF THE REAR DOORS, THAT CHEVROLET (THE CORP). REFUSED TO FIX. IT HAS BEEN A "LEMON" IN MY MIND.
Official recalls
698V306000 · Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Dec 1, 1998
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
97V065000 · Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Apr 18, 1997
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
97V017000 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Feb 11, 1997
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN A SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
95V214000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Nov 3, 1995
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, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE THROTTLE MAY FAITL TO RETURN QUICKLY CAUSING THE ENGINE SPEED TO NOT DECREASE TO A LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET.
95V030000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Feb 27, 1995
THE FOUR (4) STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS WERE UNDER TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INADEQUATE TORQUE CAN CAUSE THESE BOLTS TO VIBRATE, LOOSEN, OR FALL OUT RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
94V230000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Nov 21, 1994
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT STUD ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
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NHTSA investigations
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