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#BS-1996-CHELUM-77A0

1996 Chevrolet Lumina

Based on reports from 312 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
312
Crashes
34
Fires
3
Recalls
3
TSBs
46
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 312 complaints, 34 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

hesitates then engine turns over but wont start

4 complaints • Severity 9.5/10

$X,XXX
2

paint is peeling

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
3

sputtering then died

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

18 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 102K miles.

!Inspect the Air Bags:frontalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

4
0–30K
7
30–60K
6
60–90K
11
90–120K
8
120–150K
9
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (11 reports) • Median: 102K 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 (18 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission18 (6%)
Air Bags:frontal18 (6%)
Airbags16 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip12 (4%)
Other12 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline9 (3%)
Engine9 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System8 (3%)

1996 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 1996 Chevrolet Lumina, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 102,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 102K-mile mark.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina, with 12 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.

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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13
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19
02
22
03
26
04
18
05
7
06
6
07
5
08
2
09
1
10

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 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.

96V069000Apr 1996

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINE CAN CONTACT THE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET OR ATTACHMENT BOLT.

96V122000Jul 1996

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OF THE FOUR BRAKE BOOSTER TABS NOT PROPERLY LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF DASH REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Chevrolet Lumina according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 312 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1996 Chevrolet Lumina: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 18 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
The 1996 Chevrolet Lumina has 312 complaints, 34 crash reports, and 3 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 1996 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 1996 Chevrolet Lumina have any recalls?
Yes, the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina has 3 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 45 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 102,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K 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.
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