Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet lumina. The vehicle would not drive in reverse when the gear was shifted. The dealer stated that the transmission shell cracked due to a design flaw. Repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 93,100.
The worst 1994 Chevrolet Lumina problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes48
- Electrical17
- Body13
- Engine11
- Seat belts10
- Suspension10
- Visibility8
- Tires7
- Steering6
- Transmission6
- Acceleration5
- Locks5
- Fuel system3
- Lights3
- Seats2
- Airbags1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina 30
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- No tcc apply, malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on, tcc surge, possible P0740, P1870, or 39 after...
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E or 4T65-E transaxles may comment on a...
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4T60-E transxales may comment on a grinding and / or...
- Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension
- Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered...
1994 Chevrolet Lumina fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 21-26 | 18-20 |
| 3.4L 6‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 24 | 18 |
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 |
What 1994 Chevrolet Lumina owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I notice smoke coming from the steering column, inside my car, quite often- at least 2 times a week. My brakes wear out faster than they should. I have to replace the driverside hub assembly kit every 3-6 months because it starts clicking then wears out the brakes if I don't get it done- at the cheapest 100 every time. Car has not been in a wreck and I do not know why it does this.
The incident date that this occurred on was the third time it happened. I drove this car with no problems except for the anti-lock brake light and fastened seat belt lights coming on periodically for the past month. We had an unexpected snow storm, and I had driven approximately 10 miles and noticed when I had stopped at a convenient store that the battery voltage light came on. I took it home ,and a couple of hours later went to the grocery store. The anti-lock brake light, fasten seat belt light, and battery voltage light came on. As I pulled into the parking lot the car died and I was unable to restart it even though the lights, radio and etc were working.*ak this problem has occurred twice before in the past. I had got the fuel injectors and starter replaced, had the battery and alternator checked with no problems. A couple of weeks later, I went to start it and suprisingly it had started. The car does run excellent when this unexplainable problem happens though.
The consumer stated that when turning on the vehicle, his foot was on the brake, he placed the vehicle in gear and suddenly the vehicle accelerated and went through the garage door. The consumer took the vehicle to a independent mechanic and was told that the problem could not be identified and was unsure as to why this happened. *ak *sc
The compact spare tire fell out of its completely rusted fasteners as the consumer was driving. (nar) *ph
Windshield wipers were not working and water was getting onto the floorboard. *ak
Tire rubbing inside drivers side rear tire well for at least two years. One repair shop changed the rear struts. That didn't help. The next shop changed some kind of pads or bushings. That did not help either. It seems to only happen when we are making a right hand turn, and there is someone sitting in back behind the driver. As of this date 08-29-03, noone seems to know how to fix this problem. Can you help?
Subframe on 1994 chevrolet lumina with 65,000 miles rusted and broke through.
Smoke emitted from the steering column twice during normal driving.
While driving in rain windshield wipers would work intermittently.
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Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina
Is the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
Owners have filed 125 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina, 6.0 times a typical Lumina model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina?
Brakes, with 48 complaints. Next is electrical (17).
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Chevrolet Lumina have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Lumina model years with the most brakes complaints are 1990 (228 complaints), 1991 (183 complaints) and 1992 (161 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina range from 18 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.1L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 21-26 highway.
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