Complaints
344
Crashes
22
Fires
14
Injuries
19
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#148 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:5
#228 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
Crash-related:1
#325 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 48 | 5 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 28 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 25 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 24 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 11 | 1 | 3 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | 2 | — | 60,256 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
48
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
28
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,256
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1993 Chevrolet Lumina — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1993 Chevrolet Lumina has 344 NHTSA complaints, 22 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 48 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (48 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc (28 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components (25 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,051 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina include 22 crash-related reports, 14 fire reports, 19 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1993 Chevrolet Lumina?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Lumina reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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