1996 Chevrolet Lumina Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 168,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina, 2% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 168,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I love my car but the engine has been going out for some time now and the person whom I bought the car from he knew of this situation and he didn't tell me. This car is my first car and my only transportation so can you all please help me.”
NHTSA complaint #10229318, filed 2008-05, 221,878 miles“On 7/20/03 the battery was getting weak so I bought a new battery compatible with the car. On the first start with the new battery the car behaved normally. However, when I started it the second time and was backing up a slight slope of a driveway, the car died. I put the car back in park and restarted the car. Without touching the gas pedal with my foot, the gas pedal dropped to the floorboard and the car raced forward with the gear shift still in park. The brakes would not work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10069901, filed 2004-01, 102,000 miles“While driving 60 MPH on the beltway vehicle's security system failed. Consumer was unable to move the vehicle. Consumer contacted the dealership, and was told that it would cost him $1400.00 to repair it.”
NHTSA complaint #10094582, filed 2004-09, 168,000 miles“In wet and dry weather the brakes don't stop car, it slows it down . Consumer states vehicle glides to a stop. Starter makes strange noise. Mounting bolt missing from radio causing rattling noise. Door lock assembly works improperly. Window sticking, dealer adjusted upper door and window moldings along track.”
NHTSA complaint #800577, filed 1996-08Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina
36 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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