1993 Chevrolet Lumina Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 153,336miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina, 3% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 153,336 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 35 MPH, consumer slowed to make a turn and vehicle stalled. The consumer was unable to steer due to the steering wheel being immobile. Dealer was informed, but the manufacturer was not.”
NHTSA complaint #10046171, filed 2003-11, 153,336 miles“This vehicle only has 67,000 plus miles. It has been well taken care of. It should not be having all of this go wrong. I've put over $1000.00 in repairs already and can't afford to fix the power steering fluid line that sprays fluid all over my engine while I'm driving it. I mostly drive it in town, afraid to drive out of town with it. Too much, too soon.”
NHTSA complaint #749526, filed 2001-07“Steering column: driving approxiamtely 55mph when the cover in the center of steering wheel popped off, wedged between arm of steering wheel and turn signal arm, it locked the steering and could not turn the wheel. Crossed 4 lanes of traffic, hit brakes and vehicle stopped without causing an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #811362, filed 1997-04“Upon starting the vehicle consumer noticed white smoke coming from the steering column which also had an odor. Cause of the problem is unknown. Consumer also states that the problem only exists when first starting the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #810869, filed 1997-04Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 | 10% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 56 | 25% |
| 1997 | 88 | 25% |
| 1996 | 19 | 8% |
| 1995 | 18 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 3% |
| 1992 | 13 | 4% |
| 1991 | 20 | 6% |
| 1990 | 39 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina
134 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior 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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