Chevrolet Lumina complaints by model year
2,953 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 1999 | 103 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| 1998 | 223 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| 1997 | 347 | 34 | 8 | 1 |
| 1996 | 245 | 24 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 492 | 50 | 8 | 6 |
| 1994 | 126 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 243 | 14 | 13 | 1 |
| 1992 | 342 | 17 | 13 | 2 |
| 1991 | 352 | 21 | 9 | 3 |
| 1990 | 427 | 24 | 8 | 7 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1993–2008. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 134 | 48 | 76 | 31 | 37 | 35 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 18 | 11 | 66 | 36 | 52 | 33 | 41 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 6 | 18 | 19 | 88 | 56 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 29 | 17 | 43 | 30 | 26 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 8 | 8 | 92 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 6 | 57 | 24 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 10 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 50 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Chevrolet Lumina recalls (29)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Lumina model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V701000 | Oct 26, 2015 | Engine Oil Dripping On Manifold may Cause Fire | 1998, 1999 | 38.2% |
| 09V116000 | Apr 8, 2009 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE | 1998, 1999 | — |
| 03V527000 | Dec 11, 2003 | GM/STEERING GEAR BEARINGS | 1997, 1998 | — |
| 02V329000 | Dec 9, 2002 | GM/PASSENGER AIR BAG MISSING CHECK VALVE PIN | 2001, 2002 | — |
| 01V026000 | Feb 1, 2001 | GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE | 2001 | — |
| 00V228003 | Aug 7, 2000 | GM/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES | 2000, 2001 | — |
| 00V189000 | Jul 11, 2000 | GM/CRADLE BOLTS | 1990, 1991 | — |
| 00V160000 | Jun 16, 2000 | GM/FMVSS 301/FUEL FILL HOSE CLAMP | 2000 | — |
| 00V143000 | May 17, 2000 | GM/REAR DRUM BRAKES | 2000 | — |
| 99V357000 | Dec 17, 1999 | GM/FRONT BRAKE HOSE | 2000 | — |
| 99V283000 | Oct 21, 1999 | GM/PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE | 2000 | — |
| 98V306000 | Dec 1, 1998 | GM/SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE | 1995 | — |
| 97V065000 | Apr 18, 1997 | GM/SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE | 1995 | — |
| 97V058000 | Apr 8, 1997 | GM/REAR CRADLE BOLTS | 1990, 1991 | — |
| 97V017000 | Feb 11, 1997 | GM/WASHER/WIPER SWITCH | 1995 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Chevrolet Lumina FAQ
How many recalls has the Chevrolet Lumina had?
NHTSA lists 29 recall campaigns that cover at least one Chevrolet Lumina model year from 1987 to 2008. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Chevrolet Lumina year has the most complaints?
Among the last 14 model years with settled counts, the 1995 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (492) and the 1987 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Chevrolet Lumina problems?
Across the 1993–2008 model years, owners most often name the service brakes, engine and engine cooling, steering in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Chevrolet Lumina get?
EPA rates the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina at 21 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.