Component Record

Chevrolet Lumina 1996 Brakes Problems

36 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina - 15% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage36 complaints

36 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

96V069000Reported April 19, 1996 - 43,213 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 19, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 43,213 vehicles across all affected models.

96V122000Reported July 1, 1996 - 3,591 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 3,591 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine41 Air Bags34 Electrical System31 Power Train24 Visibility19 Steering19

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.