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1995 Chevrolet Lumina Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

Typical complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train:automatic Transmission — is about in line with the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
492Complaints
7Recalls
50Crashes
8Fires
45Injured
6Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Power Train:automatic Transmission (8.3% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train:automatic Transmission41 · 8.3%not available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip35 · 7.1%not available
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer32 · 6.5%RecalledRecall 97V017000
Air Bags:frontal27 · 5.5%not available
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline25 · 5.1%not available
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine24 · 4.9%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE24 · 4.9%
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR19 · 3.9%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL18 · 3.7%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS18 · 3.7%
Unspecified / other17 · 3.5%

Percentages are the share of the 492 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 7 campaigns

Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices

NHTSA campaign 07E021000 · 2007 · reported 03/12/2007

FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA campaign 95V030000 · 1995 · reported 02/27/1995

INADEQUATE TORQUE CAN CAUSE THESE BOLTS TO VIBRATE, LOOSEN, OR FALL OUT RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring

NHTSA campaign 97V017000 · 1997 · reported 02/11/1997

THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN A SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

NHTSA campaign 94V230000 · 1994 · reported 11/21/1994

IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE CAN OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 95V214000 · 1995 · reported 11/03/1995

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE THROTTLE MAY FAITL TO RETURN QUICKLY CAUSING THE ENGINE SPEED TO NOT DECREASE TO A LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:front:anchorage

NHTSA campaign 98V306000 · 1998 · reported 12/01/1998

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:front:anchorage

NHTSA campaign 97V065000 · 1997 · reported 04/18/1997

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT CAN OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING A THIGHWAY SPEEDS TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER.”NHTSA complaint 534298 — filed 04/14/1998 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“WHEN TRYING TO SHIFT VEHICLE IN DRIVE, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE VEHICLE WILL GO INTO REVERSE. IT WILL ONLY GO ON LOW GEAR. VEHICLE IS…”NHTSA complaint 806360 — filed 12/16/1996 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION POWER DUE TO TRANSMISSION DISENGAGING/SLIPPING.”NHTSA complaint 488094 — filed 11/18/1995 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina?

Power train:automatic transmission issues are the most-reported category, cited in 41 of 492 NHTSA complaints (8.3%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (35), visibility:windshield wiper/washer (32), air bags:frontal (27). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina have?

492 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 50 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 45 reported injuries. 6 deaths were reported.

Does the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina have any recalls?

Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 07E021000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.