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1996 Chevrolet Lumina Tires Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
2%of 245 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina, 2% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.

“Dt: had a flat tire, and the dealer told the consumer had dry rot, and should change the tires. They are 70,000 miles on thre tires, and they have been used for 3 years and 28,000 miles. Yokohama tires.”

NHTSA complaint #10135946, filed 2005-09, 70,000 miles

“While driving about 45 MPH, when rear left tire collapsed, falling apart from vehicle with rims and tire together. Consumer lost control, crashing into a wall. Dealer was contacted, please provide more information.”

NHTSA complaint #8005356, filed 2002-03

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Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200013%
199944%
199810%
199762%
199662%
199561%
199476%
199373%
199193%
199031%

Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina

Engine cooling
36 complaints
Air bags
34 complaints
Brakes
31 complaints
Electrical system
30 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
24 complaints
Steering
19 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaints
Seat belts
15 complaints
Exterior lighting
14 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Body 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