My daughter was involved in a fatal auto accident. She was the rear passenger of a chevorlet 1995 lumina. She had on her seat belt. Her girlfriend also in the rear, distracted the driver who lost control of the car and hit a telephone pole. My daughter received a fatal blow to the head, liver lacerations , fractured ribs, and seat belt contusions. She remained in a coma for nine days before passing away. The girl who did not have her seat belt survived with only minor abrasions. The other two front seat driver and passenger received only minor abrasions. The car exploded into flames.
1995 Chevrolet Lumina seat belts problems
14 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Front: buckle assembly3
- Front: anchorage3
- Rear/other2
- Front: webbing2
- Integrated child seat1
- Front: retractor1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet Lumina seat belts problems in other years
Related recalls
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
What 1995 Chevrolet Lumina owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The consumer stated that while driving at 45 MPH the vehicle was involved in a front impact accident. The air bag deployed but immediately deflated. As a result the driver hit her chest on the steering wheel. The consumer also felt that the seat belt did not properly restrain her. The dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak
Drivers side seatbelt works, other seat belts will not stay fastened. Consumer feels this is unsafe for passengers in car.
When driving 35 MPH vehicle was involved in a frontal collision ,impact frontal on passenger's side. Neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Also, passenger's side seat belt did not lock in place, causing passenger side occupant to hit windshield. Vehicle was a total loss. *ak neither driver nor passenger seat belts locked.
Rear belt anchor and attachment separated from vehicle. The dealer has been notified.
Shoulder belts work intermittently, sometimes do not stay, housing sometimes comes off. Dealer not aware of the problem. No warranty. Also, ABS brakes do not stop properly when pedal applied. In addition, integrated child seats are not able to function safely. Consumer concerns are with children. While travelling in vehicle doors open/close randomly, posing a safety hazard. Problems still exists. Provide further information.
Driving the vehicle and had to stop suddenly, and the child safety seat came forward to the front seat, also the plastic part of the lap belt fell off, and the whole rear lap belt came apart.
Due to the location as well as the design, the seat belt buckle became very easy to release, causing the occupant to be ejected out of the seat when making a stop due to the buckle unlatching. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer knows of the problem.
While driving 50-55 MPH on wet/snowy and icy road conditions vehicle was involved in a rear end crash, vehicle slammed into the back of another vehicle, damaging the whole front end; also, there was no deployment of driver's air bag and shoulder belt did not restrain the driver from hitting his head on the windshield of vehicle. Vehicle is being repaired.
Seat belt design, causes discomfort to occupants due to belt tightening.
Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina seat belts
Does the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Lumina seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina seat belts?
Yes, 2 recalls: 98V306000, 97V065000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Lumina have the most seat belts problems?
The Chevrolet Lumina model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1992 (34 complaints), 1990 (28 complaints) and 1991 (28 complaints).
Other 1995 Chevrolet Lumina problems
Visibility 93Brakes 77Engine 66Transmission 57Electrical 43Airbags 33Body 31Suspension 30Acceleration 26Lights 25Seats 23Fuel system 19Steering 18Locks 17Tires 6Wheels 5Driver assistance 1
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