1995 Chevrolet Lumina lights problems

Filed Mar 6, 2008 · Lights · 84,000 miles · NH

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.

Filed Jul 15, 2006 · Lights · 55,000 miles · OH

Turn signals do not flash.

Filed Nov 21, 2005 · Lights, Visibility · 118,000 miles · MA

Dt: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 97v017000 concerning windshield wiper/washer switch power feed wire. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.*ak updated 12/27/2005. The turn signal switch was defective. The brake lights failed intermittently. The wipers failed intermittently.

Filed Oct 21, 2005 · Lights · NC

Brake lights stopped working. Will work if pull turn signal arm toward driver, but only while it is pulled forward. This will require a 350$ fix. Seen lots of other complaints on the internet about this same issue. If a turn signal arm that is known to go loose that causes brake lights go out is not a hazard I don't know what is.

Filed Sep 23, 2005 · Lights · MI

Brake light failure connected with the turn signal stalk. The window brake light works fine, but the bottom break lights don't work. All fuses and light bulbs are working. There seems to be a lot of people having this same problem. Http://www.autofan.com/forum_thread.asp?message=6440 I feel this is a very dangerous situation.

Filed Aug 17, 2005 · Lights · 150,000 miles · NY

Dt: the consumer states the 1995 chevrolet lumina had no brakes lights. The consumer said that the directional switch was faulty. Also, that someone could hit the consumer in car. The consumer had it fixed at $260.96. The car was fine now. He just wanted everyone to know about the switch and the cost of the switch. The dealership was not contacted. However, the manufacturer was contacted and they said to contact the dealer.

Filed May 2, 2005 · Lights · MA

I have a 1995 chevrolet lumina. The third, or upper brake light works fine, the directionals in the back work fine, the lights come on when I turn the headlights on, and my backing up light work fine. But the brake lights do not work when I hit the brake pedal. I am finding that many people with luminas are experiencing the same problem. My mechanic suggests replacing the entire brake light assembly, at a cost of over $300. Chevrolet should recall and correct this problem.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Lights · 175,000 miles · IN

(1) I had been having trouble with my turn signals on my 1995 chevrolet lumina ls vehicle for a little while. However, recently I found out that not only had my turn signals malfunctioned, but that they took out my brake lights with it.*ak (2) while the window mounted brake light works, my rear lights (running and brake) do not work at all, resulting in the inability to use my vehicle. (3) at this point, I have been unable to correct the failure due to lack of funds. However, in doing research, I find that this is a common issue with chevrolet vehicles dating from 1994 to 2000, especially the lumina. When the turn signal switch malfunctions, it takes the entire rear lighting assembly out with it. Apparently, there was a service issue bulletin released on the topic, by chevy won't make the situation right.

Filed Jan 28, 2005 · Lights · 144,000 miles · IL · crash

I drive a 1995 chevrolet lumina. Recently I had the turn signal switch replaced. ($150) the switch just wore out from old age. I have looked on many websites and this is a common failure in these cars with many people complaining of the same failure. The real problem is when the switch wears out and fails; the lumina's brake lights do not function. The brake light circuit runs through this faulty turn signal switch and prevents the brake lights from coming on when the brakes are applied. This is a significant hazard, as cars behind you don't know that you have applied your brakes and may not reduce speed in time to prevent a collision. I am appalled that the brake light circuit goes through this failure-prone faulty switch. I wanted the federal safety agency to be aware of this situation and hopefully warn unsuspecting motorists.*ak thank you

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Lights · 120,000 miles · IL

Brake lights work intermittently. I have to wiggle turn signal lever to get them to work again. I can only verify by having someone else outside the vehicle.