1994 Chevrolet Lumina
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1994 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.
Owner complaints
126 complaints8 involved a crash2 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chevrolet lumina. the vehicle would not drive in reverse when the gear was shifted. the dealer stated that the transmission shell cracked due to a design flaw. repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 93,100.
- Electrical system · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Suspension › Front › Hub
I notice smoke coming from the steering column, inside my car, quite often- at least 2 times a week. My brakes wear out faster than they should. I have to replace the driverside hub assembly kit every 3-6 months because it starts clicking then wears out the brakes if I don't get it done- at the cheapest 100 every time. Car has not been in a wreck and I do not know why it does this. *Tr
- Electrical system
The incident date that this occurred on was the third time it happened. I drove this car with no problems except for the anti-lock brake light and fastened seat belt lights coming on periodically for the past month. We had an unexpected snow storm, and I had driven approximately 10 miles and…
The incident date that this occurred on was the third time it happened. I drove this car with no problems except for the anti-lock brake light and fastened seat belt lights coming on periodically for the past month. We had an unexpected snow storm, and I had driven approximately 10 miles and noticed when I had stopped at a convenient store that the battery voltage light came on. I took it home ,and a couple of hours later went to the grocery store. the anti-lock brake light, fasten seat belt light, and battery voltage light came on. as I pulled into the parking lot the car died and I was unable to restart it even though the lights, radio and etc were working.*ak this problem has occurred twice before in the past. I had got the fuel injectors and starter replaced, had the battery and alternator checked with no problems. a couple of weeks later, I went to start it and suprisingly it had started. the car does run excellent when this unexplainable problem happens though.
- Tires
The compact spare tire fell out of its completely rusted fasteners as the consumer was driving. (nar) *ph *cb
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
The consumer stated that when turning on the vehicle, his foot was on the brake, he placed the vehicle in gear and suddenly the vehicle accelerated and went through the garage door. the consumer took the vehicle to a independent mechanic and was told that the problem could not be identified and was unsure as to why this happened. *ak *sc *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers were not working and water was getting onto the floorboard. *Ak *mr
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension system
Tire rubbing inside drivers side rear tire well for at least two years. One repair shop changed the rear struts. That didn't help. The next shop changed some kind of pads or bushings. That did not help either. It seems to only happen when we are making a right hand turn, and there IS someone sitting in back behind the driver. As of this date 08-29-03, noone seems to know how to fix this problem. Can you help? *Ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Subframe on 1994 chevrolet lumina with 65,000 miles rusted and broke through. *Ak
- Electrical system
Smoke emitted from the steering column twice during normal driving. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
While driving in rain windshield wipers would work intermittently.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic · Vehicle speed control
While driving at any speed applied brakes and vehicle surged. Dealer notified. Please provide further information.*ak
- Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment
The idler arm became disconnected. *jb
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Problems with spare tire. *mr while driving the spare tire fell out it's completely rusted fasteners. *tt *nlm
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
The spare tire broke while driving.*ak *jb
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Front door handles, left and right side broken. Drivers door will not open from inside or outside. Passenger door opens only from inside. Side sliding door automatic operation inoperative; dooro opens or closes only manually. Rear hatch door handle has fallen apart numerous times. A definite safety hazard. Driving a vehicle with no immediate escape option IS deadly business.
- Steering
Consumer states has constant problems with steering pulling excessively to the left when brakes are applied. Ts
- Engine and engine cooling
Consumer states that engine stalls intermittenly without warning. Ts
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Consumer states that the brakes are grinding and going to the floor. consumer feels this IS very unsafe. please provide any further information. Ts
- Steering
Consumer states that when vehicle IS in reverse there IS a wierd squeaking ts
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
The drivers side door latch broke off. The door won't open and consumer has to climb across to the passenger side to exit the vehicle, consumer further explains that the counter weight arm IS made of aluminum alloy allowing for the frequent breaking. *ts *jg nlm
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
Rear struts have gotten noisy, with rattling and groans. seems like a bushing IS out. also shocks are overly firm, as if they are defective. the overly firm shocks has been previously reported to nhtsa. the rattling has recently started and when a sharp bump IS hit with the right rear tire, it…
Rear struts have gotten noisy, with rattling and groans. seems like a bushing IS out. also shocks are overly firm, as if they are defective. the overly firm shocks has been previously reported to nhtsa. the rattling has recently started and when a sharp bump IS hit with the right rear tire, it has a lot of small sharp bounces, with the tire absorbing the shock. rear shock/strut problems seem to be very common on these cars and replacements from the dealer are $300. I think this IS a safety problem that gm should fix, or offer a discount on the rear struts, since so many are bad. thanks.*ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Driver's side door will not open from outside. seems to be a very common problem on these cars.*ak
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
Rear shocks are overly firm and do not compress well. this seems to hamper the steering control on curvy bumpy roads. I plan on replacing them myself at my cost, but I have heard from others the similar problem on the gm w-cars. (88-newer cutlass supreme, regal, lumina, grand prix). most cars…
Rear shocks are overly firm and do not compress well. this seems to hamper the steering control on curvy bumpy roads. I plan on replacing them myself at my cost, but I have heard from others the similar problem on the gm w-cars. (88-newer cutlass supreme, regal, lumina, grand prix). most cars, the shocks get bouncy and soft when the shocks wear, but on these cars, they get overly firm. as if they gain pressure and do not want to compress. the dealer wants $300. For new rear struts/shocks, which I feel IS absurd, considering I feel this IS a safety problem. thanks.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
About 4 times in the past 6 years a small plume of smoke rose from behind the steering wheel. *Ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
While adjusting seating position in his power seats, seat anchor broke and the seat cannot be used while driving. dealership has examined vehicle, and corrected problem. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak
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.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10170494This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10007559No tcc apply, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, tcc surge, possible p0740, p1870, or 39 after installation of a reman (srta) 4t60/4t60e.
- 10000782Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure.
- 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.
- 4032100Unknown
- 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.
- 615074Some vehicles may exhibit front suspension scrunch / popping type noise coming from the front of vehicle that IS apparent during low speed turning maneuvers.
- 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.
- 601915Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up.
- 54419Comment that the ABS light IS on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history.
- 54328Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning.
- 52600Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape).
- 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
- 45851Coolant leak at the front cover outlet to heater inlet nipple (new torque specification).
- 45820Unknown
- 45815Cold engine tick or rattle after start-up (replace piston/pin assembly).
- 39819New prom for altitudes greater than 5200 feet above sea level.
- 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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