Model year guide

1995 Chevrolet Lumina

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1995 Chevrolet Lumina is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

1995 Chevrolet Lumina — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1995 Chevrolet Lumina at a glance

Safety recalls7
Owner complaints584
Combined18–20 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1995 Chevrolet Lumina recalls 7

Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices NHTSA Campaign #07E021000 · 12/03/2007

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.

Fix: 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.

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar NHTSA Campaign #95V030000 · 27/02/1995

THE FOUR (4) STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS WERE UNDER TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Fix: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring NHTSA Campaign #97V017000 · 11/02/1997

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint NHTSA Campaign #94V230000 · 21/11/1994

A RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TAPERED BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. MOVEMENT WITHIN THIS ATTACHMENT CAN ALLOW THE BALL JOINT STUD TO FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT STUD ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.

Vehicle Speed Control NHTSA Campaign #95V214000 · 03/11/1995

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKETS THAT COULD CONTACT THE THROTTLE LEVER SYSTEM AND INHIBIT THE THROTTLE RETURN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET.

Seat Belts:front:anchorage NHTSA Campaign #98V306000 · 01/12/1998

THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.

Seat Belts:front:anchorage NHTSA Campaign #97V065000 · 18/04/1997

THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1995 Chevrolet Lumina common problems

Owners have filed 584 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Visibility
Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

1995 Chevrolet Lumina MPG & running costs

Combined18–20 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,560

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1995 Chevrolet Lumina costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,800
Fuel only$17,800
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1995 Chevrolet Lumina trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
3.1L 6-cyl

1995 Chevrolet Lumina vehicles on record

Other Chevrolet Lumina model years

1995 Chevrolet Lumina — frequently asked questions

Does the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina?

Owners have filed 584 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling, power train, visibility.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina get?

The 1995 Chevrolet Lumina has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.