1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

312

Owner Complaints

34 Crashes 3 Fires 9 Deaths

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA

The 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA has received a total of 312 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (18 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (18 complaints), and Air Bags (16 complaints).

Recalls for the 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA, potentially affecting up to 47,546 vehicles.

Recall 07E021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

| 742 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 96V122000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

| 3,591 vehicles affected

Defect: THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OF THE FOUR BRAKE BOOSTER TABS NOT PROPERLY LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF DASH REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY.

Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION WERE PRESENT IN A SITUATION WHERE STOPPING DISTANCES WERE SMALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BOOSTER INSTALLATION. BOOSTERS FOUND TO BE IMPROPERLY LOCATED WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED PROPERLY.

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Recall 96V069000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 43,213 vehicles affected

Defect: THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINE CAN CONTACT THE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET OR ATTACHMENT BOLT.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO WEAR THROUGH, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF ONE-HALF OF THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE SYSTEM, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR PROPER BRAKE LINE CLEARANCE AND REPOSITION THOSE BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE LESS THAN MINIMAL CLEARANCE. ADDITIONALLY, THOSE BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE AN INDENTATION CAUSED BY THE CONTACT WILL BE REPLACED AND PROPERLY...

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Owner Complaints for the 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA

312 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 18 10 Crashes 15 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 18
Air Bags
Complaints: 16 3 Crashes 9 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 12 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 11 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 9 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 9
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 8
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 8
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 6
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 6
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 5
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 5 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 5
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries 3 Deaths
Tires
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 4
Seat Belts
Complaints: 4
Seats
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 4
Steering
Complaints: 4
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 3
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 3
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Fire
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 2
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Child Seatbase
Complaints: 1
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries 3 Deaths
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries 3 Deaths
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10331179 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | | 90,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED A RECURRING FAILURE WITHIN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WHICH WOULD SUDDENLY STOP FUNCTIONING, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO STOP WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES AND WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 308,000.
TL*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. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC WINDOW MECHANISM WAS INOPERATIVE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 157,000. UPDATED 04/24/09. *LJ THE EGR VALVES WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 04/28/09.*JB
#10263726 | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | | 22,000 miles
TL*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. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC WINDOW MECHANISM WAS INOPERATIVE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 157,000. UPDATED 04/24/09. *LJ THE EGR VALVES WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 04/28/09.*JB
#10249534 | SUSPENSION:REAR | | 99,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
IN AUGUST 2008 I PURCHASED A CLEAN WHITE 1996 CHEVY LUMINA WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON THE DASH. IT SEEMED TO BE RUNNING PRETTY WELL AT FIRST BUT I NOTICED THE CAR HAD A LITTLE SKIP EVERY NOW AND THEN IN DEEP CURVES. THEN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2008 THE FRONT LEFT AXLE BROKE A LOOSE FROM THE MAIN PORT AS I WAS LEAVING MY YARD WHICH WAS STRANGE AND UNCOMMON. ON NOVEMBER 8, 2008 A LICENSED MECHANIC WAS HIRED AND FIXED THE BROKEN AXLE ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. AFTER THE REPAIR THE CAR WAS TEST DRIVEN AND SEEMED TO BE RUNNING AS GOOD AS NEW. LATER ON THAT NIGHT WHILE MY SON WAS GOING THROUGH A CURVE THE CAR LOSS CONTROL AND STARTED FISHTAILING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CURVE. AS HE WAS STRAIGHTENING THE CAR BACK OUT INTO HIS LANE SOMETHING MALFUNCTIONED IN THE REAR AND SENT THE CAR SPINNING SIDEWAYS AND OUT OF CONTROL. THE CAR STOPPED ITSELF AFTER RUNNING IN A DITCH AND SMASHING IT'S SIDE INTO AN EMBANKMENT INJURING HIM AND TOTALING THE CAR. REAR RIGHT SIDE WHEEL CAME COMPLETELY OFF FROM WHERE TRACTION BAR BROKE. *TR
#10229318 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | 221,878 miles
I LOVE MY CAR BUT THE ENGINE HAS BEEN GOING OUT FOR SOME TIME NOW AND THE PERSON WHOM I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM HE KNEW OF THIS SITUATION AND HE DIDN'T TELL ME. THIS CAR IS MY FIRST CAR AND MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION SO CAN YOU ALL PLEASE HELP ME. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA

General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

01038 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

AIR INJECTION REACTOR (A.I.R.) PUMP SYSTEM FAILURES. *TT

533307B — SUSPENSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT SUSPENSION SCRUNCH / POPPING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE THAT IS APPARENT DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA.

Investigation PE96031 — AIR BAGS Closed

Opened:

INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

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