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#BS-1995-CHELUM-77A0

1995 Chevrolet Lumina

Based on reports from 670 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
670
Crashes
66
Fires
8
Recalls
7
TSBs
61
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 670 complaints, 66 crashes, 8 fires, and 7 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

paint is peeling off

5 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
2

overheating

5 complaints • Severity 9.2/10

$X,XXX
3

runs roughly stalls

5 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

41 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 115K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K
5
30–60K
10
60–90K
7
90–120K
11
120–150K
5
150K+

Peak failure range: 120–150K miles (11 reports) • Median: 115K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (41 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission41 (6%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip35 (5%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer32 (5%)
Air Bags:frontal27 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline25 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine24 (4%)
Structure:body:door19 (3%)
Speed Control18 (3%)

1995 Chevrolet Lumina: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, with 41 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 115,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 115K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, with 35 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer Issues

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:windshield wiper/washer-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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22
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7
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14

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

07E021000Apr 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

94V230000Dec 1994

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

A RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TAPERED BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. MOVEMENT WITHIN THIS ATTACHMENT CAN ALLOW THE BALL JOINT STUD TO FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.

95V030000Feb 1995

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

THE FOUR (4) STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS WERE UNDER TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY.

95V214000Jan 1996

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKETS THAT COULD CONTACT THE THROTTLE LEVER SYSTEM AND INHIBIT THE THROTTLE RETURN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."

97V017000Mar 1997

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Lumina is the 1996 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 670 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1995 Chevrolet Lumina: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 41 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
The 1995 Chevrolet Lumina has 670 complaints, 66 crash reports, and 8 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1995 Chevrolet Lumina problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina have any recalls?
Yes, the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Lumina problems start?
Based on 38 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 115,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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