1996 Chevrolet Lumina electrical system problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1996 chevrolet lumina, brake lights not working except for in the rear window. If that bulb were to burn out, I would have no brake lights at all. I have discovered, and I am sure, that you are aware that this is a very common problem. Why has this not been corrected? *jb”
filed Aug 13, 2006
“On 7/20/03 the battery was replaced in my 1996 chevrolet. Lumina. Upon starting the car, while still in park, the gas pedal pulled to the floorboard & the car lunged forward out of control. The brakes failed. While dodging people, homes, and vehicles, I tried stopping the car by turning off the…”
filed Sep 17, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lumina | 2 | 10% |
| 2000 Lumina | 3 | 10% |
| 1999 Lumina | 8 | 8% |
| 1998 Lumina | 17 | 8% |
| 1997 Lumina | 26 | 7% |
| 1995 Lumina | 43 | 9% |
| 1994 Lumina | 17 | 13% |
| 1993 Lumina | 29 | 12% |
| 1992 Lumina | 44 | 13% |
| 1991 Lumina | 24 | 7% |
| 1990 Lumina | 24 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.