1995 Chevrolet Lumina Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 9%of 492 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,588miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, 9% of the 492 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,588 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I turned car off went into the house came back tried to start car it would not start it had full power I replaced the starter had battery checked it was fully charged no problems tried to start it security light is flashing cleaned key unable to start this is a 1995 chevy Lumina this is a danger. It needs to be investigated .”
NHTSA complaint #10161919, filed 2006-07, 123,588 miles“I owned a 93 Lumina, which I had the transmission rebuilt 2 times, due to complete failure. Now I own a 95 Lumina, which I had to replace the transmission with a brand new one due to major failure. The computer and map sensor failed, requiring replacement by the dealer. Chevrolet can do better than this.”
NHTSA complaint #724766, filed 2000-06“Help my car is falling apart and the dealer wants huge sums to fix these problems some of which I believe are defects. $500 for a defroster switch-ouch, power locks failed, alternator failed, consumes 1 qt of oil every 800 miles, stalls at start in am. Can I get help from GM on these items ? Your help is appreciated”
NHTSA complaint #714074, filed 1999-10“The brake lights on the back of the car don't work all the time. The brake light in the back window works all the time. The brake lights on the back of the car are wired throught the turn signal, when the lever is moved, electical contact is lost and the brake lights on the back of the car don't work. I can get the brake lights to work again by moving the turn signal up and down, but as soon as the turn signal is used the brake lights stop working again. I've talked to 3 other people that owen 95 Lumina's that have the same problem. That's why I'm reporting this problem to you. …”
NHTSA complaint #718017, filed 2000-01“Vehicle has experienced electrical problems, the battery failed and was replaced, the spark plug and spark plug wires were faulty and were replaced, the dis module was replaced due to vehicle lacking power, ignition module was replaced, and a fuel injector wire was replaced due to causing ses light to illuminate and causing vehicle to not accelerate properly.”
NHTSA complaint #564059, filed 2002-01Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 10% |
| 2000 | 3 | 10% |
| 1999 | 8 | 8% |
| 1998 | 17 | 8% |
| 1997 | 26 | 7% |
| 1996 | 30 | 12% |
| 1995 | 43 | 9% |
| 1994 | 17 | 13% |
| 1993 | 29 | 12% |
| 1992 | 44 | 13% |
| 1991 | 24 | 7% |
| 1990 | 24 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina
92 complaintsBrakes
77 complaintsEngine cooling
66 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
57 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsSeats
23 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSteering
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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