Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Chevrolet Lumina owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
While driving 50-55 MPH on wet/snowy and icy road conditions vehicle was involved in a rear end crash, vehicle slammed into the back of another vehicle, damaging the whole front end; also, there was no deployment of driver's air bag and shoulder belt did not restrain the driver from hitting his head on the windshield of vehicle. Vehicle is being repaired.
When driving 35 MPH vehicle was involved in a frontal collision ,impact frontal on passenger's side. Neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Also, passenger's side seat belt did not lock in place, causing passenger side occupant to hit windshield. Vehicle was a total loss. Neither driver nor passenger seat belts locked.
The consumer stated that while driving at 45 MPH the vehicle was involved in a front impact accident. The air bag deployed but immediately deflated. As a result the driver hit her chest on the steering wheel. The consumer also felt that the seat belt did not properly restrain her. The dealer and manufacturer were notified.
While driving at 50 MPH on wet pavement lost control of the vehicle, went into a ditch and hit a tree. Vehicle spun around within a 90 degree angle, and slammed back into the enbankment. Upon impact, driver's side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.
Vehicle was involved in an accident, and airbags failed to deploy. Vehicle was traveling at approximately 55 MPH when a patch of ice caused vehicle to skid and impact a roadside barrier 4 times. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Vehicle hit head-on. Air bags did not deploy. Side window shattered. Vehicle towed. After repairs, vehicle pulls to right/transmission does not work properly/ door locks go up & down when driving and braking is very hard.
Driving 70 MPH fell asleep at wheel, vehicle hit reflector post & driver woke up; pulled vehicle to right & hit an embankment. Flipped in air. Came down front first & air bags did not deploy. Flipped over on roof.
Vehicle wasin an head-on collision at rate of 40 MPH, and neither driver's side or passenger's side airbags depoly. Insurance company noted accident as a total loss. Consumer did not sustain injuries.
Steering wheel made clicking sound when trying to turn wheel became hard to steer as if no power steering and air bag light came on. Turned out to be the air bag coil - which had an exposed circuit. Noticed many technical service bulletins of this nature about the clicking in the steering wheel. Do not know if air bag was involved with the techinical service bulletins or other complaints. Could have been a very serious incedent if this occurred while driving the vehicle. So happens that it occurred while pulling out of a parking space at a Chevrolet dealership after just having the ABS system repaired.
Horn would blow on its own. Informed by mechanic the air bag had a short which caused the horn to blow. There was no warning light regarding the air bag defect. Also, the driver side window has an intermittent electrical problem causing window to be inoperable. Dealer disconnected the air bag to keep horn form blowing, and GM offered to pay for half of the repairs needed to correct the problem.
Airbag complaints in other Lumina years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina?
NHTSA has 33 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, 7% of the model year's 492 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (27 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Chevrolet Lumina airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Lumina airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 100,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 27 crashes, 0 fires and 18 injuries and 2 deaths to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.