1993 Chevrolet Lumina Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina, and owners have filed 243 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
-
Seats
The driver and passenger front seat manual reclining mechanisms do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS 207, "seating systems." the seat back mechanisms will not latch under certain conditions.
Remedy: Replace the manual seat recliner mechanism with a mechanism that complies with FMVSS 207.
243 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina have filed 243 complaints with NHTSA; 14 describe a crash and 13 describe a fire. Reports cite 17 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 127,370 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 52 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Car stalls while driving, sitting in traffic or at a light, whenever it feels like. Mechanic can't find anything wrong on diagnostics to fix”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 26, 2015 · Engine
“I recently purchased new firestone fr380 195/75/14 tires for my daughter's 1993 chevy lumina. The tires were purchased in september 2008 for her car when the car had 58,868 miles on it and the car now”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 24, 2008 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–18 / 24–27 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.2/3.1/3.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Lumina model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Lumina model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Chevrolet Lumina | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Lumina | 7 | 427 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Lumina | 3 | 352 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Lumina | 2 | 342 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Lumina | 1 | 243 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Lumina | 0 | 126 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Lumina | 6 | 492 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 2 | 245 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Lumina | 1 | 347 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Lumina | 3 | 223 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Lumina | 2 | 103 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Lumina | 5 | 30 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Lumina | 3 | 21 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Lumina | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1993 Chevrolet Lumina
How do I know if my 1993 Chevrolet Lumina has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 93V035000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.