1996 Chevrolet Lumina Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 7%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,125miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina, 7% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,125 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was serviced about 2 yrs ago because it started losing power and was running rough. The power window on driver side stopped functioning. Brakes grind when wet even though they have been replaced. Noticed around this time that the car temperature gauge sometimes creeped up above normal. It seemed to be losing anti-freeze. The heater stopped working. I refilled the anti-freeze. It seemed to take care of the problem but it slowly returned. Vehicle was also very slowly losing oil. Last month (10/02) I started home from work. The car suddenly overheated. …”
NHTSA complaint #770078, filed 2002-11“The contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. While driving approximately 25 MPH on normal road conditions, the service engine soon warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection who replaced the engine EGR valves. On a separate occasion, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for the identical failure and repaired. In addition, the brake system was cleaned, which contributed to a loud squeaky noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #10263726, filed 2009-03, 22,000 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 1996-08“Dt: the contact stated the passenger's side door will not open from the outside. It is possible to open it from the inside of the car, but with great difficulty. She is afraid the driver's side door will experience the same problem and she will not be able to open it. The driver's side door came open while she was driving the vehicle. She heard a loud popping sound prior to the sliding door falling off its hinges. The windshield wipers work intermittently. The mechanic told her he thought the windshield/wiper motor was bad. Updated 12/7/2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10142976, filed 2005-11“Horn communication system is assembled incorrectly, causing the horn not to function correctly, loss of sound. Consumer states when the window is rolled down after a car wash or rain the water comes down freely on the inside of the car. Dealer advised that the horn is n the proximity of the air bag which keeps it from sounding and that was the way vehicle was designed and there was nothing they could do about it.”
NHTSA complaint #805793, filed 1996-12Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | 5% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 19 | 5% |
| 1996 | 17 | 7% |
| 1995 | 92 | 19% |
| 1994 | 8 | 6% |
| 1993 | 8 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 2% |
| 1991 | 5 | 1% |
| 1990 | 9 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina
36 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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