Chevrolet Lumina Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Chevrolet Lumina across 5 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (92). The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (34% of reports).
- 144visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 49 of 144 complaints (34%)
- Wiper switch: mentioned in 12 of 144 complaints (8%)
- Work intermittently: mentioned in 9 of 144 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 17 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 144 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Lumina visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Lumina | 5 | 5% | 87,000 |
| 1998 Lumina | 11 | 5% | 113,128 |
| 1997 Lumina | 19 | 5% | 51,148 |
| 1996 Lumina | 17 | 7% | 71,125 |
| 1995 Lumina | 92 | 19% | 76,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Model years: 1995
Problem: Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
Risk: This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
1999 chevrolet lumina. Consumer writes in regards to several mechanical problems and recall issues. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle cut off, while driving on the highway. It was determined, the ignition needed to be replaced. Also, the wiring harness in the steering column went out, the egr…
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…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet lumina. In march of 2008, the vehicle was purchased with a cracked windshield. The dealer repaired the windshield. The following day, while driving 20 mph, the brakes failed and nearly caused a crash. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they kept it for…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that his windshield wipers work intermittently. The manufacturer informed him that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 97v017000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring). The contact will have the dealer…
Dt*: the contact stated that on many occasions the windshield wipers would malfunction. On one occasion, the windshield wipers malfunctioned while driving in the evening during a rain storm. Recalls were found on nhtsa website that matched the symptoms that the vehicle was experiencing. The dealers…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Luminas have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 144 owner complaints about visibility for the Chevrolet Lumina. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Lumina visibility?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Chevrolet Lumina?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 49 of 144 complaints, followed by “wiper switch” (12).
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