1994 Chevrolet Lumina Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina, 5% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,100 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.
“The contact owns a 1994 Chevrolet Lumina. The vehicle would not drive in reverse when the gear was shifted. The dealer stated that the transmission shell cracked due to a design flaw. Repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 93,100.”
NHTSA complaint #10204784, filed 2007-10, 93,100 miles“While driving to a stop sign the tranmission went out. Also, the radiator was replaced three times. The dealer said that there were faulty parts on the vehicle. Contacted the dealer and they would'nt service the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #828621, filed 1998-10“Consumer was traveling about 30mph on a side street and heard a banging noise, and vehicle just shut off . Dealership was aware of problem. Transmission locked up.”
NHTSA complaint #889393, filed 2001-05“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 1999-10Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 19% |
| 2000 | 8 | 27% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 | 21 | 6% |
| 1996 | 24 | 10% |
| 1995 | 57 | 12% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 9 | 4% |
| 1992 | 25 | 7% |
| 1991 | 11 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina
49 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSteering
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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