Complaints
670
Crashes
66
Fires
8
Injuries
51
Fatalities
6
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#141 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:150,000 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#235 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:10
#332 complaints
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
Avg mileage:70,573 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 41 | 1 | 1 | 150,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 35 | 10 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 32 | 1 | — | 70,573 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 27 | 23 | — | 65,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 25 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 24 | — | 1 | 97,279 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 18 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring | 17 | 1 | — | 118,000 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 16 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 12 | 1 | — | 60,430 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 12 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 12 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 11 | 4 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 10 | — | — | 128,333 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 8 | 5 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 8 | 1 | — | 114,000 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 96,176 mi |
Automatic Transmission
41
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
150,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
35
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
32
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,573
Air Bags:Frontal
27
complaints
Crashes
23
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,279
Structure:Body:Door
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,000
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,430
Visibility:Windshield
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,000
Electrical System:Horn
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
11
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,333
Seat-Related Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,176
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1995 Chevrolet Lumina — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1995 Chevrolet Lumina has 670 NHTSA complaints, 66 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 41 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (41 complaints, avg 150,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (35 complaints); Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer (32 complaints, avg 70,573 mi). 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 1995 Chevrolet Lumina?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 100,453 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina include 66 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 51 injuries, and 6 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 1995 Chevrolet Lumina have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 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 1995 Chevrolet Lumina?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (automatic transmission) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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