Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 09E012000 · 2009 · reported 04/07/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
1993 Chevrolet Lumina Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip — runs 9.5× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
243Complaints
3Recalls
14Crashes
13Fires
17Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (19.8% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints here are 9.5× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip | 48 · 19.8% | Investigation closed | PE94063 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc | 28 · 11.5% | Investigation closed | PE94063 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 25 · 10.3% | Investigation closed | PE94063 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 24 · 9.9% | Investigation closed | PE94063 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor | 18 · 7.4% | Investigation closed | PE94063 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum | 15 · 6.2% | Investigation closed | PE94063 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 243 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 3 campaigns
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices
NHTSA campaign 07E021000 · 2007 · reported 03/12/2007
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Seats
NHTSA campaign 93V035000 · 1993 · reported 03/09/1993
THE SEATS MAY RECLINE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULTINGIN A HAZARD TO SEAT OCCUPANTS AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY, RESULTING IN DEALER…”NHTSA complaint 819315 — filed 12/15/1997 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“ABS BRAKES, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATES…”NHTSA complaint 819311 — filed 11/20/1997 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“IN JUNE 95 CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PULSATION,. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ROTORS AND PADS AT 42, 296 MILES. AUGUST/95 AT 44,500 MILES. THE FIRST TIME CONSUMER…”NHTSA complaint 819179 — filed 11/18/1997 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina?
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues are the most-reported category, cited in 48 of 243 NHTSA complaints (19.8%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc (28), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components (25), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper (24). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina have?
243 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 14 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09E012000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
