1996 Chevrolet Lumina Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%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 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina, 4% 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.
“Paint peeling from car in several very large areas. One spot nearly all of right rear quarter panel is now gone. A local mechanic., and two local body men agree this car has been repainted. I purchased it from the dealer new demonstrator but was told it had never been wrecked. But know several families around here with 96 models, all are peeling. The same with my and every other 85 model grey chevy. What can we do?”
NHTSA complaint #10054811, filed 2004-01“Dt: the contact stated while driving the frame came out around the bolts. This caused the engine to fall onto the ground and the steering to pull out of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, but they have not inspected the vehicle. The manufacturer was suppose to send out a representative to inspect the vehicle. Updated 2/7/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10146286, filed 2005-12“Sliding door is jammed . Vehicle has been in the shop seven to eight times for repairs. Whiledoor might appear as if it is closing, but, in reality, door will just open by itself at any time. Dealer can't determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #835854, filed 1999-03Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 14 | 4% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 31 | 6% |
| 1994 | 12 | 10% |
| 1993 | 6 | 2% |
| 1992 | 15 | 4% |
| 1991 | 52 | 15% |
| 1990 | 62 | 15% |
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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