Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗GM/BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:BOOSTER
- Summary
- THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OF THE FOUR BRAKE BOOSTER TABS NOT PROPERLY LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF DASH REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY.
- Consequence
- IF THIS CONDITION WERE PRESENT IN A SITUATION WHERE STOPPING DISTANCES WERE SMALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BOOSTER INSTALLATION. BOOSTERS FOUND TO BE IMPROPERLY LOCATED WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED PROPERLY.
GM/BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:FITTINGS
- Summary
- THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINE CAN CONTACT THE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET OR ATTACHMENT BOLT.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO WEAR THROUGH, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF ONE-HALF OF THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE SYSTEM, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR PROPER BRAKE LINE CLEARANCE AND REPOSITION THOSE BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE LESS THAN MINIMAL CLEARANCE. ADDITIONALLY, THOSE BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE AN INDENTATION CAUSED BY THE CONTACT WILL BE REPLACED AND PROPERLY ROUTED.
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Owner complaints (245)
245 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 245 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 36 | 14.7% |
| Air bags | 34 | 13.9% |
| Service brakes | 31 | 12.7% |
| Electrical system | 30 | 12.2% |
| Power train | 24 | 9.8% |
| Steering | 19 | 7.8% |
| Visibility | 17 | 6.9% |
| Seat belts | 15 | 6.1% |
| Exterior lighting | 14 | 5.7% |
| Fuel system | 12 | 4.9% |
How 1996 compares with other Lumina years
Best and worst Lumina years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 342 | 2 |
| 1993 | 243 | 1 |
| 1994 | 126 | 0 |
| 1995 | 492 | 6 |
| 1996 | 245 | 2 |
| 1997 | 347 | 1 |
| 1998 | 223 | 3 |
| 1999 | 103 | 2 |
| 2000 | 30 | 5 |
| 2001 | 21 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Looking at a 1996 Lumina for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1996 Chevrolet Lumina FAQ
How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 96V122000 (brake), 96V069000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1996 Chevrolet Lumina problems?
Owners filed 245 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (36), Air bags (34), Service brakes (31) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1996 Lumina compare with other years?
Among the 1992–2001 Chevrolet Lumina model years at least five years old, the 2001 drew the fewest complaints (21) and the 1995 the most (492). The 1996 drew 245. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.