1994 Chevrolet LUMINA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
77 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
97,700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 77 complaints (9.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 28 | 36.4% |
| Steering behavior | 12 | 15.6% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 5.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 3.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 3.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 7; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 5; Electrical System: 3; Electrical System:Ignition: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 2
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 70 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2007 | 3 |
1995: 18; 1996: 13; 2000: 15; 2001: 7; 2002: 9; 2003: 9; 2004: 3; 2007: 3
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 28 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10001056 · 2002-12-17 (December 17, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES THAT ENGINE STALLS INTERMITTENLY WITHOUT WARNING. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001056 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001057 · 2002-12-17 (December 17, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES HAS CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH STEERING PULLING EXCESSIVELY TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001057 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007275 · 2003-02-25 (February 25, 2003)
THE SPARE TIRE BROKE WHILE DRIVING.*AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10007275 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007767 · 2003-02-18 (February 18, 2003)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10007767 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009729 · 2003-03-17 (March 17, 2003)
PROBLEMS WITH SPARE TIRE. *MR WHILE DRIVING THE SPARE TIRE FELL OUT IT'S COMPLETELY RUSTED FASTENERS. *TT *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009729 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017561 · 2003-04-25 (April 25, 2003)
THE IDLER ARM BECAME DISCONNECTED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017561 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021195 · 2003-06-07 (June 7, 2003)
SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN TWICE DURING NORMAL DRIVING. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 36,272 miles reported. Look up ODI 10021195 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021855 · 2003-05-29 (May 29, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE SURGED. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10021855 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.