1995 Chevrolet Lumina Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 5%of 492 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, 5% of the 492 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brake lights work intermittently. I have to wiggle turn signal switch to get them to work again. I can only verify by having someone else outside the vehicle. Looking on this website and others, I see this is a very common problem. The cause is usually listed as the turn signal switch. I believe this should be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10039377, filed 2003-09, 115,000 miles“(1) I had been having trouble with my turn signals on my 1995 Chevrolet Lumina ls vehicle for a little while. However, recently I found out that not only had my turn signals malfunctioned, but that they took out my brake lights with it. (2) while the window mounted brake light works, my rear lights (running and brake) do not work at all, resulting in the inability to use my vehicle. (3) at this point, I have been unable to correct the failure due to lack of funds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10112692, filed 2005-03, 175,000 miles“Dear NHTSA, I drive a 1995 Chevrolet Lumina. Recently I had the turn signal switch replaced. ($150) the switch just wore out from old age. I have looked on many websites and this is a common failure in these cars with many people complaining of the same failure. The real problem is when the switch wears out and fails; the Lumina's brake lights do not function. The brake light circuit runs through this faulty turn signal switch and prevents the brake lights from coming on when the brakes are applied. …”
NHTSA complaint #10108179, filed 2005-01, 144,000 miles“Brake lights work intermittently. I have to wiggle turn signal lever to get them to work again. I can only verify by having someone else outside the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10046794, filed 2003-11, 120,000 miles“Dt: the consumer states the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina had no brakes lights. The consumer said that the directional switch was faulty. Also, that someone could hit the consumer in car. The consumer had it fixed at $260.96. The car was fine now. He just wanted everyone to know about the switch and the cost of the switch. The dealership was not contacted. However, the manufacturer was contacted and they said to contact the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10133174, filed 2005-08, 150,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 15 | 4% |
| 1996 | 14 | 6% |
| 1995 | 24 | 5% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 | 6 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina
92 complaintsBrakes
77 complaintsEngine cooling
66 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
57 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 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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