1993 Chevrolet Lumina problems
Owners have filed 344 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 51.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 10.5%.
Complaints344
Crashes22
Fires14
Injuries19
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 51.5% · 177
Electrical system 10.5% · 36
Engine and engine cooling 5.8% · 20
Seat belts 5.8% · 20
Power train 3.5% · 12
Fuel system, gasoline 2.9% · 10
Visibility 2.6% · 9
Steering 2.3% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 22 describe a crash, 14 describe a fire and 19 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Chevrolet Lumina in this data, 1993 sits 6th by complaint volume. 1995 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 4 in the last three years against 4 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 139,168 miles.
In owners' own words
Brakes were checked and front pads and rotos replaced in 1998,were told rear are not working due to rust and needs to be replaced. Pads are like new but stiil need replacing due to design. Cost $600.00 And will continue to be a problem. Already spent $300.00 On front brakes one ago and they need replacement. General motors should hold some responiability for this problem and cover this cost for repair. Service brakes, hydraulic
Brakes are defective, consumer has taken vehicle to dealer a few times for brake problem, dealer has already replaced calipers, pads, brakes lines, and some other few items, but problem still occurs. *Ak two mechanics, who repaired the vehicle, both stated the rear brake calipers freeze placing all work loads on front brakes causing premature failure of front brakes and rear brake discs. Service brakes, hydraulic
While driving and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a graudal stop,pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Also, heard very loud noises coming from the brakes. They sounded like metal to metal grinding. . Consumer has contacted the dealer, parts have yet to be replaced. Please provide any further details. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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Other Chevrolet Lumina years
1990 615 complaints · 49.3% service brakes, hydraulic 1991 483 complaints · 47.4% service brakes, hydraulic 1992 483 complaints · 42.2% service brakes, hydraulic 1994 190 complaints · 37.4% service brakes, hydraulic 1995 670 complaints · 14.9% visibility 1996 312 complaints · 13.1% engine and engine cooling