Chevrolet Lumina recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 51 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Lumina (model years 2000–2002, 2008). The most reported problem area is power train (12 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (10 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (5).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (30), 2001 (21) and 2008 (1). Among model years at least two years old, the 2002 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Lumina model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 12 | 2 of 4 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 2 of 4 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | 2 of 4 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 2 of 4 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 of 4 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V329000 | Dec 9, 2002 | Air bags: frontal | 2001 | 272 |
| 01V026000 | Feb 1, 2001 | Air bags: frontal | 2001 | 38 |
| 00V228003 | Aug 7, 2000 | Seat belts | 2000–2001 | 156,305 |
| 00V160000 | Jun 16, 2000 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and cap | 2000 | 248 |
| 00V143000 | May 17, 2000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, drum | 2000 | 18,754 |
| 99V357000 | Dec 17, 1999 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2000 | 111 |
| 99V283000 | Oct 21, 1999 | Air bags: frontal | 2000 | 111 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 0 complaints; 4 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.