Letter from senator nelson on behalf of constituent re 1995 chevy lumina airbag did not deploy. *smd the consumer was involved in an accident and suffered injuries.
The worst 1995 Chevrolet Lumina problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Visibility93
- Brakes77
- Engine66
- Transmission57
- Electrical43
- Airbags33
- Body31
- Suspension30
- Acceleration26
- Lights25
- Seats23
- Fuel system19
- Steering18
- Locks17
- Seat belts14
- Tires6
- Wheels5
- Driver assistance1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina
Wipers 60ABS 22Door locks 19Ball joint 16Brake failure 16Stalling 16No deployment 14Transmission failure 14Grinding brakes 10Engine failure 9Loss of power 9Overheating 8Power steering loss 6Jerking 5Won't start 5
Recalls 6
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 98V306000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 97V065000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
- What is wrong
- Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 97V017000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 95V214000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The four (4) steering column support bracket attaching bolts were under torqued during assembly.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 95V030000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 94V230000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina 61
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- Fuel system, gasoline
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble...
- No tcc apply, malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on, tcc surge, possible P0740, P1870, or 39 after...
1995 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 1995 Chevrolet Lumina owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I drove a lumina that had a problem that sounds like same type of engine shutoff problem that has been in the news lately. It happened most often when driving on the highway. As I decelerated on exit ramps, the engine would shutoff. This became a fairly regular occurrence with this car. Several mechanics were unable to solve the problem. (I believe it was a 1994 or 1995 lumina that I owned. I could not find a record of it.)
Vehicle intake manifold gasket is leaking. This is due to the manifold being made of plastic which breaks and causes it to leak. Gm is aware of this flaw but I did not see recalls so I am reporting this matter in hopes there can be a recall for the faulty part.
On or about 10-6-10 I assisted my grandson in purchasing a vehicle from a car lot in cleveland ohio. The car was a 1995 chevy lumina. We were told the car had been purchased at an auction in pa. And driven to cleveland without a problem. I paid $635 for the downpayment with additional $300 to be paid by 11-5-10 for a title transfer. Then $200 a month thereafter for 12 months. We left with an elated young man who now had a way to get back and forth to work for his two jobs. The next day he takes it for an oil change and is told that the car has numerous problems, leaking gaskets, bad struts, rusted floor, and leak in gas tank and transmission. The next day, it stopped running. Contacted the dealer who towed it and claimed to repair leaking trans. Three days later it stops again, they tow it from I-480 highway and each tow we have to pay them $45. They are given a list of repairs needed, even though purchased with no warranty the car barely leaves the lot before it breaks down. On payday, he gets car back this time and fills tank up only for his job parking lot to be covered with leaking gas and the police and fire dept. Are called and tell him not to drive the car as the leak is a death trap. Again I pay for a tow from aaa $64. They are informed and state they put a gas tank on and that we cannot contact them regarding anymore problems. Two days ago the car stops again, battery dead. I purchase a new battery and today, the stabilizer bar falls and the struts are hanging leaving the car undriveable. Something must be done regarding unscrupulous dealers that sell these hard working people unreliable transportation.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet lumina. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact heard a loud banging noise underneath the vehicle. Upon further inspection, she noticed that the frame of the vehicle was fractured, which caused it to separate from the vehicle. The vehicle was pushed to her place of residence. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 150,000.
The car was running fine and then when it shifted through the gears when it went to change into overdrive it was like it just went into neutral. I pulled over and tried all the gears again and there was a light gringing sound and all it would work in was 1st gear so I got to drive home at a lightning speed of bout 10 to 15 MPH.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that his windshield wipers work intermittently. The manufacturer informed him that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v017000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring). The contact will have the dealer replace the washer wiper switch. The failure mileage was 41,718 and current mileage was 42,000.
95 luminas and monte carlos as well as other gm w-body vehicles have a problem with the turn signal switch going bad and causing the brake lights not to work.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that the vehicle continues to overheat and must constantly apply antifreeze. The vehicle has no visible leaks and while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The mechanic stated that antifreeze leaked into the engine and caused the failure. The current and failure mileages were 86,558.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the engine hesitated without warning. Upon initial inspection by the contact, it was determined the failure was possibly related to the exhaust system. The dealer and manufacturer were not alerted.
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Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina
Is the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
Owners have filed 492 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, 23.4 times a typical Lumina model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 93 complaints, typically around 82,000 miles. Next is brakes (77).
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina have?
6 recalls, covering seat belts, visibility and vehicle speed control.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V017000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Lumina have the most visibility problems?
The Chevrolet Lumina model years with the most visibility complaints are 1995 (93 complaints), 1997 (19 complaints) and 1996 (17 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina get?
Official estimates for the 1995 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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