1996 Chevrolet Lumina Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina, 4% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 miles. 2 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.
“On 7/20/03 the battery was replaced in my 1996 Chevrolet. Lumina. Upon starting the car, while still in park, the gas pedal pulled to the floorboard & the car lunged forward out of control. The brakes failed. While dodging people, homes, and vehicles, I tried stopping the car by turning off the ignition to cut power to the motor but this only opened the throttle. The last thing I remember was a loud whine, screaming & blacking out. I awoke from a concussion crashed into a tree with facial, brain, and spinal injuries. …”
NHTSA complaint #10136850, filed 2005-09, 84,000 miles“I turned on my car and put it in reverse to back out of a parking space. I had four friends in the car. I waited for my friends to get situated in the car and took my foot off the brake. The car did not roll back as it normally did when in gear. Suddenly, the car lurched backward and starting accelerating toward a concrete wall that was about 45 feet behind us. I did not have my foot on the accelerator. I quickly put my foot on the brake to tried to slow the car down. Nothing happened, so I quickly took my foot off the brake, just in case I had accidentally hit the accelerator. …”
NHTSA complaint #10167500, filed 2006-09, 129,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated the accelerator cable frayed. The contact took vehicle to local mechanic for diagnosis. Upon inspection, the mechanic determined that the cable was frayed and unraveling. The mechanic was in contact with the manufacturer several times. The part needed for repairs was not available. The contact has been waiting three weeks for the availability of the part. Currently, no repairs have been made. Updated 12/27/05.”
NHTSA complaint #10144494, filed 2005-12, 112,000 miles“Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the accelerator cable snap causing vehicle to lose power and the consumer was forced to pull over.dealer notified. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10002328, filed 2003-01“Driving at approximately 35-40 MPH ,going up or down hill vehicle will begin to hesitate, eventually causing the vehicle to stall. Dealer cannot duplicate problem, but has replaced fuel filter and vehicle speed sensor. Defect is still occurring.”
NHTSA complaint #823848, filed 1998-06Related service bulletins
- 10017568Sep 1, 2005Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 10% |
| 2000 | 2 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 5% |
| 1998 | 9 | 4% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 26 | 5% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 2% |
| 1992 | 9 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 1% |
| 1990 | 6 | 1% |
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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