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Electrical systemPart report

1993 Chevrolet Lumina Electrical system Problems

Complaints
29about this part
Share
12%of 243 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina, 12% of the 243 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 9 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Freeze plugs, piping from engine crumbling into transmission, fuel pump, alternator, corroded battery, engine mounts broken, the alternator dying made my cruise control go out a month earlier before it died. No warning lights came or come on. Back end of car humms when it gets warmed up and continues until 30 seconds after I turn off car.”

NHTSA complaint #733890, filed 2000-10

“Dealership did shocks and struts, ABS been on since then, they said no code reading, auto place I took it to got two codes. Now I have to get chevy to fix it. Jerking me around because female(doesnt bs my father)”

NHTSA complaint #735373, filed 2000-10

“Auto was not engaging in to drive .. Remained in neutral -- service was done on the computer- a rebuilt computer was installed 01/08/1999 -- this did not solve the problem -- I was given a $353.21 credit towards this invoice of 01/08/1999 - then same problem existed and the service dept. Of berglund chevrolret in roanoke - tore into the transmission and clutch assembly, plate and gaskets for another $447.30 and did not return the original computer parts and we are still haveing a problem with the automobile. …”

NHTSA complaint #703669, filed 1999-02

“Was driving vehicle when it suddenly caught on fire. When fire was extinguished, consumer was informed that the location of the fire was in the alternator due to an electrical short in system. This is the 2nd time it happened. The first time it occurred had taken to dealer but nothing was repaired. This time driver was trapped for a while in vehicle. Owner did not want vehicle. Lien holder has vehicle now.”

NHTSA complaint #823695, filed 1998-05

“Engine dies even though battery works. Occurs enroute or while parked. Has been occurring for six months under various conditions. No predictability or warning, even enroute. Mechanic cannot identify problem. Contacted GM: I'm waiting for response.”

NHTSA complaint #720621, filed 2000-03

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2001210%
2000310%
199988%
1998178%
1997267%
19963012%
1995439%
19941713%
19932912%
19924413%
1991247%
1990246%

Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina

Brakes
134 complaints
Engine cooling
18 complaints
Seat belts
17 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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