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1993 Chevrolet Lumina electrical problems

28 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
28
of this car's complaints
12%
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Alternator/generator/regulator
    10
  • Wiring
    4
  • Wiring: interior/under dash
    3
  • Starter assembly
    3
  • 12v/24v/48v battery
    3
  • Ignition: switch
    2
  • Ignition: module
    2
  • Ignition
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Lumina electrical problems in other years

199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 11

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 Chevrolet Lumina owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 23, 2001 · Electrical · CA

Electrical problem ongoing. As if its all backwards. Fuse blows as soon as changed. Definite short. Feel unsafe.

Filed Mar 26, 2001 · Electrical · OH

Consumer started vehicle up and smelled smoke coming from steering column. Dealership will be contacted.

Filed Oct 29, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Dealership did shocks and struts, ABS been on since then, they said no code reading, auto place I took it to got two codes. Now I have to get chevy to fix it. Jerking me around because female(doesnt bs my father)

Filed Oct 10, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Freeze plugs, piping from engine crumbling into transmission, fuel pump, alternator, corroded battery, engine mounts broken, the alternator dying made my cruise control go out a month earlier before it died. No warning lights came or come on. Back end of car humms when it gets warmed up and continues until 30 seconds after I turn off car.

Filed Mar 26, 2000 · Electrical · UT

Engine "dies" even though battery works. Occurs enroute or while parked. Has been occurring for six months under various conditions. No predictability or warning, even enroute. Mechanic cannot identify problem. Contacted gm: I'm waiting for response.

Filed Sep 23, 1999 · Electrical · NY

When driving at any speed there is a loud knocking noise coming from the alternator, and the dealer can't determine the cause. Dealer replace the alternator.

Filed Jul 22, 1999 · Electrical · PA · fire

Entire car was engulfed with smoke coming from under the dash.consumer contacted dealer.

Filed Jun 23, 1999 · Electrical · PA

Ignition failed while driving.

Filed Mar 24, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · WI · fire

Possible under hood wiring harness failed causing fire under the hood of the vehicle.

Filed Feb 23, 1999 · Electrical, Transmission · VA

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.

Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina electrical

Does the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 28 complaints about the electrical of the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Chevrolet Lumina electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Lumina have the most electrical problems?

The Chevrolet Lumina model years with the most electrical complaints are 1992 (43 complaints), 1995 (43 complaints) and 1996 (30 complaints).

Other 1993 Chevrolet Lumina problems

Brakes 134Engine 19Seat belts 17Fuel system 10Transmission 9Steering 8Visibility 8Body 7Suspension 7Tires 7Acceleration 6Lights 5Seats 5Wheels 3Airbags 1Locks 1

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