10 of the 344 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina are about the fuel system — 3% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 75,000 miles.
10
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE FUEL TANK EMPLODED ON THE BOTTOM CAUSING THE PUMP PICK UP TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TANK BOTTOM. AS A RESULT THE FUEL SUPPLY WAS CUT OFF WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EITHER NOT START OR STALL. *MR *NLM
NHTSA complaint #8022263 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
WHILE SHOPPING RETURNED TO VEHICLE TRIED TO START AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. CONSUMER SMELLED GAS. ALSO, SAW A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER VEHICLE. DEALER CHECKED VEHICLE, AND STATED FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE.
NHTSA complaint #8009609 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
DEALERSHIP DID SHOCKS AND STRUTS, ABS BEEN ON SINCE THEN, THEY SAID NO CODE READING, AUTO PLACE I TOOK IT TO GOT TWO CODES. NOW I HAVE TO GET CHEVY TO FIX IT. JERKING ME AROUND BECAUSE FEMALE(DOESNT BS MY FATHER)
NHTSA complaint #735373 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK LEAKED AFTER NORMAL OPERATION. TANK RUSTED UNDER SUPPORT BANDS. NO PRIOR WARNING OF DEFECT.
NHTSA complaint #732193 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
GAS TANK IS LEAKING FUMES , AND THERE WAS FUEL AT THE SEAMS OF THE TANK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #869032 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2 FUEL PUMPS AND 1 WATER PUMP FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #544537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
GAS TANK FAILURE CAUSING FUEL LEAK.
NHTSA complaint #537565 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR FAILED, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK FROM AIR CLEANER.
NHTSA complaint #514402 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE POSSIBLY DUE TO FUEL INJECTION. TT
NHTSA complaint #964604 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
VEHICLE BACK FIRED AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE BECAUSE OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. TT
NHTSA complaint #963916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.