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Chevrolet Lumina

1995–1999 only

81 classified complaints 1 recall

1995–1999 Chevrolet Lumina models have 81 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 100,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1995–1999 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Lumina report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 1995–1999 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 15 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles. 60.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 11 complaints

Median onset: 107,000 miles. 18.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Head gasket and cylinder head · Engine 11 complaints

Median onset: 110,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $1,620–$3,010 nationally.

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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 9 complaints

Median onset: 110,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 6 complaints

Median onset: 102,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 3 complaints

Median onset: 10,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Engine and transmission mounts · Engine 3 complaints

Median onset: 10,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1995–1999 model years. See the full Chevrolet Lumina report for every year and full specs/safety data.