1995 Chevrolet Lumina Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 492 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, 3% of the 492 complaints for this model year. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“My daughter was involved in a fatal auto accident. She was the rear passenger of a chevorlet 1995 Lumina. She had on her seat belt. Her girlfriend also in the rear, distracted the driver who lost control of the car and hit a telephone pole. My daughter received a fatal blow to the head, liver lacerations , fractured ribs, and seat belt contusions. She remained in a coma for nine days before passing away. The girl who did not have her seat belt survived with only minor abrasions. The other two front seat driver and passenger received only minor abrasions. The car exploded into flames.”
NHTSA complaint #10169372, filed 2006-09“The consumer stated that while driving at 45 MPH the vehicle was involved in a front impact accident. The air bag deployed but immediately deflated. As a result the driver hit her chest on the steering wheel. The consumer also felt that the seat belt did not properly restrain her. The dealer and manufacturer were notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10033563, filed 2003-08“When driving 35 MPH vehicle was involved in a frontal collision ,impact frontal on passenger's side. Neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Also, passenger's side seat belt did not lock in place, causing passenger side occupant to hit windshield. Vehicle was a total loss. Neither driver nor passenger seat belts locked.”
NHTSA complaint #867996, filed 2000-08“While driving 50-55 MPH on wet/snowy and icy road conditions vehicle was involved in a rear end crash, vehicle slammed into the back of another vehicle, damaging the whole front end; also, there was no deployment of driver's air bag and shoulder belt did not restrain the driver from hitting his head on the windshield of vehicle. Vehicle is being repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #810275, filed 1997-03“Shoulder belts work intermittently, sometimes do not stay, housing sometimes comes off. Dealer not aware of the problem. No warranty. Also, ABS brakes do not stop properly when pedal applied. In addition, integrated child seats are not able to function safely. Consumer concerns are with children. While travelling in vehicle doors open/close randomly, posing a safety hazard. Problems still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #833505, filed 1999-01Related recalls
- 98V306000Dec 1, 1998The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.Covers: Chevrolet Lumina 1995, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1995, Buick Regal 1995 +1 more
- 97V065000Apr 18, 1997The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.Covers: Chevrolet Lumina 1995, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1995, Buick Regal 1995 +2 more
Seat 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 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 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsSeats
23 complaintsFuel system
19 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology