1994 Chevrolet Lumina Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 8%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina, 8% of the 126 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Was driving at approximately 40mph and without warning, vehicle stalled . This has happened at least 6-7 times . Had been to dealer each time. Mechanic changed water pump/ alternators/ battery/ had locks replaced on doors due to not releasing or locking/front windows came off track & had to be replaced, and seat belts failed to release from track.”
NHTSA complaint #850737, filed 1999-10“Seat belt loosens up as movement is made in seat. Front seat belts would not retract unless belts were pushed down into mechanism. Dealer had to take a part the side panel and physically replace two belts. The charge $327.35.”
NHTSA complaint #891905, filed 2001-07“When driving at any speed vehicle stalled. Also, transmission cooling unit lines separated from the transmission, and driver side seat belt doesn't retract. .”
NHTSA complaint #850959, filed 1999-10“When leaving vehicle shoulder belt will not retract/release, gets tangled & knotted up top, little difficulty to put back on to drive. Called dealer & was not under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #807608, filed 1997-02“The seat belt on the driver's side will not come out of the mechanism and the driver is not allowed to fasten the belt. The dealer has not been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #820261, filed 1998-01Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 | 17 | 7% |
| 1992 | 34 | 10% |
| 1991 | 28 | 8% |
| 1990 | 28 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina
49 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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