1994 Chevrolet Lumina suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I notice smoke coming from the steering column, inside my car, quite often- at least 2 times a week. My brakes wear out faster than they should. I have to replace the driverside hub assembly kit every 3-6 months because it starts clicking then wears out the brakes if I don't get it done- at the…”
filed Jun 11, 2007
“Tire rubbing inside drivers side rear tire well for at least two years. One repair shop changed the rear struts. That didn't help. The next shop changed some kind of pads or bushings. That did not help either. It seems to only happen when we are making a right hand turn, and there is someone…”
filed Aug 29, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension. *tt
990309004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1999
Suspension problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lumina | 3 | 14% |
| 1999 Lumina | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 Lumina | 8 | 4% |
| 1997 Lumina | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 Lumina | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 Lumina | 30 | 6% |
| 1993 Lumina | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 Lumina | 12 | 4% |
| 1991 Lumina | 7 | 2% |
| 1990 Lumina | 13 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.