1996 Chevrolet Lumina Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina, 2% of the 245 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Driver's side seat tracks/anchors tore/broke away from metal. Dealer notified , and informed consumer to to replace tracks/anchors; consumer believed this condition is a manufacturer's defect, and should not be repaired or replaced at consumer's expense.”
NHTSA complaint #834047, filed 1999-01“While trying to pull an object from back packet, and when pressing back of driver's seat, seat collapsed and was unstable while driving. Dealer was contacted. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8003502, filed 2002-02“Vehicle was hit from rear and passenger's side seat broke. Dealer attempted to fix seat but the seat still falls down while driving. So the dealer really did not correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #810054, filed 1997-03Seats: 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.
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