IllustrationENGINE HAS HIGH TORQUE. AS A RESULT, IT IS EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. EVERY 1,000 MILES BURNS 1 QUART OF OIL. DEALER CONTACTED THREE TIMES, AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *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.
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.
- 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
What owners actually said
492 reportsFIRST FAILURE 11992MILES/SECOND FAILURE 33613MILES/ THIRD FAILURE 57719MILES THE DEALER DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THE THIRD FAILURE AS DEFECT IN THIS CAR PART. *AK
IN THE MIDDLE OF OPERATION THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WORKING. SOMETIMES THE WIPERS WILL NOT COME ON FOR 3-4 HOURS AFTER THEY STOP WORKING. THE NEXT DAY THE WIPERS WILL COME ON WITHOUT ANY KIND OF PROBLEM. CHEVROLET IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
NO HEAT,ANTI-FREEZE LEAKED INTO MOTOR, DESTROYED MOTOR-NEED NEW MOTOR.
TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 6000 MILES UNDER 3/36 WARRANTY, THEN AT 76000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WENT AGAIN. THIS TIME I TRIED TO HAVE IT REPLACED BY THE 5/75000 WARRANTY AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED. I HAVE HEARD OF OTHER CHEVY TRANSMISSIONS WITH OVERDRIVE HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSIDERING THE TRANSMISSION ONLY HA…
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TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 6000 MILES UNDER 3/36 WARRANTY, THEN AT 76000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WENT AGAIN. THIS TIME I TRIED TO HAVE IT REPLACED BY THE 5/75000 WARRANTY AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED. I HAVE HEARD OF OTHER CHEVY TRANSMISSIONS WITH OVERDRIVE HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSIDERING THE TRANSMISSION ONLY HAS 70000 MILES THAT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED. PLEASE HELP ME IS AT ALL POSSIBLE. THANK YOU
REAR BRAKES DON'T ADJUST. AT 78,000 MILES REAR LININGS HAVE ONLY WORN ABOUT 10%. HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH IDENTICAL 1995 LUMINA WITH 59,000 MILES WE OWNED IN JANUARY 98. BOTH CARS REQUIRED HIGH PEDAL EFFORT. DEALER ADJUSTED REAR BRAKES AND TOLD US THAT PARKING BRAKE MUST BE USED FREQUENTLY TO SELF ADJUST REAR BRAKES. CAR STILL …
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REAR BRAKES DON'T ADJUST. AT 78,000 MILES REAR LININGS HAVE ONLY WORN ABOUT 10%. HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH IDENTICAL 1995 LUMINA WITH 59,000 MILES WE OWNED IN JANUARY 98. BOTH CARS REQUIRED HIGH PEDAL EFFORT. DEALER ADJUSTED REAR BRAKES AND TOLD US THAT PARKING BRAKE MUST BE USED FREQUENTLY TO SELF ADJUST REAR BRAKES. CAR STILL REQUIRES HIGHER PEDAL EFFORT THAN OTHER CARS I HAVE DRIVEN.
THREE PROBLEMS SO FAR WITH CRUISE CONTROL, ONE FAILURE OF EITHER VOLTAGE REGUALTOR OR ALTERNATOR LEAVING OWNER STRANDED, SWITCH ON DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW REPLACED FOR WINDOW OPERATION, BRAKES SQUEAK AND SOMETIMES WORK PROPERLY
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
BRAKES REPAIRED JUN 98, BRAKES SQUEAKED AND MADE A RUBBING SOUND. IT WAS RAINING TRAFFIC WAS STOPPED STARTED TO PROCEED, THEN PRESSED BRAKES HARD CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE IT WAS RAINING SPEED AT TIME NO MORE THAN 3-4 MPH HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. STARTED DRIVING AGAIN HEARD RUBBING SOUND. TOOK TO SHOP AND FOUND THAT THE CALIPERS…
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BRAKES REPAIRED JUN 98, BRAKES SQUEAKED AND MADE A RUBBING SOUND. IT WAS RAINING TRAFFIC WAS STOPPED STARTED TO PROCEED, THEN PRESSED BRAKES HARD CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE IT WAS RAINING SPEED AT TIME NO MORE THAN 3-4 MPH HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. STARTED DRIVING AGAIN HEARD RUBBING SOUND. TOOK TO SHOP AND FOUND THAT THE CALIPERS HAD FROZEN AND BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. WANT MANUFACTURER TO PAY FOR REPAIRS AND REIMBURSE FOR BRAKE REPAIRS
CONSUMER DIDN'T ENTERY SUMMARY. *AK
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.
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
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