1994 Chevrolet Lumina Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 10%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the body and structure of the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina, 10% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“The left front door handle broke when I tried to open the door from the outside. This happened in august 1999. In november 1999 the same thing happened when I tried to open the right front door from the outside.”
NHTSA complaint #719162, filed 2000-02“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“Consumer has had a continuous problem with the brake pads wearing out, also the right lower ball joint has been replaced, the brakes also make loud noise. Consumer states on one occastion when applying the brakes around curves, the vehicle would pull to the right. Alternator failed. Air conditioner was repaired four times. Timing belt failed.”
NHTSA complaint #803619, filed 1996-10“Passenger's door fails to remain closed. Pin to hold door to close had broken.venicle never was in an accident. Pin cannot be replaced. Entire door frame needs to be replaced, according to mechanic.”
NHTSA complaint #877203, filed 2000-12Body 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 1994 Chevrolet Lumina
49 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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