1993 Chevrolet Lumina Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 223,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina, 2% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 223,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“My dealer has informed me that the front cradle on my 1993 chev. Lumina has rusted through and broke, there is no rust on this car, the dealer can not explain how this could happen. I contacted g.m. And explained both my problem and the obvious significant safety hazard this poses, because of the high mileage on the car; g.m. Would not consider my concerns, this is not a normal wear and tear problem! This car has never been wrecked and as stated earlier has no other areas of significant rust. …”
NHTSA complaint #705624, filed 1999-04“The contact owns a 1993 Chevrolet Lumina. While driving 70 MPH, the contact heard a clunking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. He attempted to pull off the road, but was unable to control the vehicle. The contact crashed into the center median on the highway. A dealer and a mechanic have not inspected the vehicle. The contact stated that the front two bolts that hold the sub-frame failed and caused the rack and pinion to detach from the steering column. There is recall # 00v189000 (structure) for the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina and the contact feels his vehicle should be included. …”
NHTSA complaint #10189992, filed 2007-05, 223,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 14 | 4% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 31 | 6% |
| 1994 | 12 | 10% |
| 1993 | 6 | 2% |
| 1992 | 15 | 4% |
| 1991 | 52 | 15% |
| 1990 | 62 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina
134 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTires
7 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology