1993 Chevrolet Lumina
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina. Newest first.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
The driver and passenger front seat manual reclining mechanisms do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 207, "seating systems." the seat back mechanisms will not latch under certain conditions.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The seats may recline without prior warning, resultingin a hazard to seat occupants and possible loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Replace the manual seat recliner mechanism with a mechanism that complies with fmvss 207.
Owner complaints
243 complaints14 involved a crash13 involved a fire17 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
Car stalls while driving, sitting in traffic or at a light, whenever it feels like. Mechanic can't find anything wrong on diagnostics to fix
- Tires
I recently purchased new firestone fr380 195/75/14 tires for my daughter's 1993 chevy lumina. the tires were purchased in september 2008 for her car when the car had 58,868 miles on it and the car now has 60,256 miles. on november 20, 2008 her passenger front tire blew and caused her to hit a…
I recently purchased new firestone fr380 195/75/14 tires for my daughter's 1993 chevy lumina. the tires were purchased in september 2008 for her car when the car had 58,868 miles on it and the car now has 60,256 miles. on november 20, 2008 her passenger front tire blew and caused her to hit a tree. she was seen by a doctor, and diagnosed with a neck strain, and the car was severely damaged due to the blowout. we never did receive notice that any type of fr380 firestone tire was recalled and this IS very upsetting. firestone requested that we send this tire to them for analysis and it was received by their company on 11/24/08. they then stated that they will not be able to even look at the tire until after the first of this coming year so we are stuck with no vehicle for my daughter to get to school and to work. it has not bee a good experience. *Tr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet lumina. while driving (mph unknown) in the rain, the windshield wipers would stop. The failure occurred while driving or parked. the dealer replaced the washer motor, however; the failure continued to occur. the failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 126,000.
- Structure
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet lumina. while driving 70 mph, the contact heard a clunking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. he attempted to pull off the road, but was unable to control the vehicle. the contact crashed into the center median on the highway. a dealer and a…
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet lumina. while driving 70 mph, the contact heard a clunking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. he attempted to pull off the road, but was unable to control the vehicle. the contact crashed into the center median on the highway. a dealer and a mechanic have not inspected the vehicle. the contact stated that the front two bolts that hold the sub-frame failed and caused the rack and pinion to detach from the steering column. there IS recall # 00v189000 (structure) for the 1991 chevrolet lumina and the contact feels his vehicle should be included. the current and failure mileages were 223,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Dt*: the contact stated while having the tires replaced at a local repair shop the mechanic determined the disc calipers were bad. the disc calipers were replaced and the manufacturer was alerted.
- Seats
Problems with 1993 chevrolet lumina.*mr the seat riser was broken in five places and the seat in two. the consumer indicated that the seat has not been abused nor has the vehicle been involved in an accident. the consumer request that the manufacturer provide a replacement seat and riser at no cost. the consumer indicated that he could do the installation himself. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling · Steering
While driving 35 mph, consumer slowed to make a turn and vehicle stalled. the consumer was unable to steer due to the steering wheel being immobile. dealer was informed, but the manufacturer was not.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Consumer stated that when applying the brakes the vehicle will jerk and make a loud noise. Dealer notified ts
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
The fuel tank emploded on the bottom causing the pump pick up to come in contact with the tank bottom. as a result the fuel supply was cut off which caused the vehicle to either not start or stall. *mr *nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brakes not catching when applying brakes. then ,sometimesd it catches at the wrong time. took vehicle to several dealerships, and each time was told that there was nothing wrong. one dealer suggested pulling fuse on ABS, but refused to do it because of liability.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Consumer applied brakes at 70 mph and rear calipers locked up, pedal went to the floor, and extended stopping distance was experienced. *Ak *yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
While driving rear caliper locks up, unable to stop vehicle.dealer contacted.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
While the consumer was driving at 35 mph, the left front tire tread separated completely, at that time the tire mileage was 20000(firestone affinity, p225/60r16). *Yh
- Tires
While driving left front tire blew out/shreded and caused damage to the fender, bumper, no specific tire information given. (Ohio traffic crash report). *yd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Consumer had to service brake calipers 3-4 times within a year. However, mechanic has not been able to correct the problem.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment (ohio traffic crash report). nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
While shopping returned to vehicle tried to start and there was no response. Consumer smelled gas. Also, saw a puddle of fuel under vehicle. Dealer checked vehicle, and stated fuel pump was defective. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
Entered car from passanger/front with feet still on the ground. Reached over and started car to warm it up. Car look off at a very high rate of speed dragging me then crashing into the garage. My three year old son that was standing outside of the car states that it went backwards a tiny bit and then forwards realy fast while dragging his screaming mom. This all happened with-in a second or two.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Brakes are defective, consumer has taken vehicle to dealer a few times for brake problem, dealer has already replaced calipers, pads, brakes lines, and some other few items, but problem still occurs. *ak two mechanics, who repaired the vehicle, both stated the rear brake calipers freeze placing all work loads on front brakes causing premature failure of front brakes and rear brake discs. *yh
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
This vehicle only has 67,000 plus miles. it has been well taken care of. it should not be having all of this go wrong. I've put over $1000.00 in repairs already and can't afford to fix the power steering fluid line that sprays fluid all over my engine while I'm driving it. I mostly drive it in town, afraid to drive out of town with it. too much, too soon. *Ak
- Steering › Linkages
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer IS having problems every year since 1998 with brakes.*ak
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Lugs: nuts: blots kept breaking off when removing the tires. two missing on right front wheel, and one on left front wheel. dealer notified, and was unwilling to assist because parts were not cover under a manufacturer's recall, and vehicle out of of its warranty. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Severe virabation when brakes are applied, also excessive wear of brake pads. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Electrical system · Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Electrical problem ongoing. As if its all backwards. Fuse blows as soon as changed. Definite short. Feel unsafe.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Corroded rear disk brakes
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10007559No tcc apply, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, tcc surge, possible p0740, p1870, or 39 after installation of a reman (srta) 4t60/4t60e.
- 6089996Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when in park on incline.
- 6088680Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension.
- 619370Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking brake not applied.
- 615100Voluntary emission campaign involving the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve replacement and, convertible only, prom replacement.
- 615073Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that IS generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not reappear until the next change of oil.
- 603002Evaporative emission canister purge solenoid vlave replacement and convertible only, prom replacement.
- 602746Voluntary emission recall campaign - evaporative emission conister purge solenoid valve replacement and, convertible only, prom replacement.
- 54419Comment that the ABS light IS on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history.
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 51353Excessive oil consumption (replace pcv harness).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 45881Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- 45820Unknown
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
- 39299Harsh 1-2 upshifts.
- 39080Rear strut related thumping/squeaking noise.
- 39072ABS warning light IS on.
- 37955ABS wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the ABS warning light to come on.
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