The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Sell your 1995 Chevrolet Lumina for cash
The 1995 Chevrolet Lumina is a midsize car that came with a choice of 3.1L 6-cyl and 3.4L 6-cyl engines. At 31 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
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1995 Chevrolet Lumina at a glance
| Body style | Midsize Cars |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl |
| Transmissions | Automatic 4-spd |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 15–17 city / 24–26 highway / 18–20 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,350–$3,700 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 444–494 grams per mile |
| Versions tested by EPA | 3 configurations |
| Age | 31 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
What affects its junk value
- Age: at 31 years old, most of a 1995 Lumina's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
- Weight: as a midsize car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
- Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
- Recalls: NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 1995 Lumina. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
- Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the service brakes, hydraulic. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.
1995 Chevrolet Lumina recalls
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture and injury to the seat occupant can occur.
Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
Risk: This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle c
These vehicles were assembled with throttle cable support brackets that could contact the throttle lever system and inhibit the throttle return. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: the throttle may faitl to return quickly causing the engine speed to not decrease to a level anticipated by the driver.
The four (4) steering column support bracket attaching bolts were under torqued during assembly.
Risk: Inadequate torque can cause these bolts to vibrate, loosen, or fall out resulting in loss of steering control and increase the potential for a vehicle crash.
A right-hand lower control arm tapered ball joint mounting hole was incorrectly machined. Movement within this attachment can allow the ball joint stud to fatigue and fracture.
Risk: If the ball joint fractured while the vehicle was in motion, loss of steering control to the vehicle can occur.
Common 1995 Lumina problems
Owners have filed 661 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina with NHTSA. 77 reports involved a crash and 9 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 60 injuries.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
Most-reported components
Typical mileage when problems were reported
- Power Train129,000 mi
- Air Bags100,000 mi
- Visibility70,000 mi
- Engine and Engine Cooling108,000 mi
1995 Chevrolet Lumina service bulletins
Manufacturers have filed 61 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
Most common bulletin topics
Recent bulletins
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tes
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tes
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina.
Degraded braking performance
There is no summary currently available
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Selling a 1995 Lumina: questions
How much is a 1995 Chevrolet Lumina worth for junk?
It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Can I junk a 1995 Lumina that doesn't run?
Yes. We buy 1995 Luminas that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Can I sell a 1995 Lumina with open recalls?
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What paperwork do I need to sell my 1995 Lumina?
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Before you sell
Sources
- EPA fuel economy data (specs and MPG)fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA recallsnhtsa.gov
- NHTSA complaints, service bulletins and investigationsnhtsa.gov
Data retrieved October 2026.
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