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1993 Chevrolet Lumina

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Lumina.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 1993 Chevrolet Lumina is a passenger car that takes 4 quarts of 5W-30 API oil. This model year recorded 317 owner complaints, with the top issue being service brakes, hydraulic, and it was subject to three recalls. Within the Lumina’s complaint history spanning 1990 to 2008, where the 1995 model year peaked at 584 complaints and 2008 dropped to just one, the 1993 edition sits at a moderate level, reflecting a midpoint in the nameplate’s reported reliability.

Model year200120001999199819971996199519941993

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 12731175. Note the factory fuel filter and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731175 alt 12737090
Engine air filter19166103
Fuel filter25121293 discontinued · alt 25121728
Spark plug19354418 alt 19301807
Front wiper blades10093142
Serpentine belt14092201 discontinued · alt 88986811
Thermostat24507563 alt 10226107

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.5 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height64.6 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Curb weight3468 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Lumina of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.1–9.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.10 sec — 1991 Z34 Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1991Z34 Coupe 3.4L V67.10 sec15.50 sec210 hpFWD
1995LS Sedan 3.4L V68.40 sec16.30 sec160 hpFWD
1995Sedan 3.1L V69.50 sec17.00 sec160 hpFWD
1990Euro Sedan 3.1L V69.80 sec17.90 sec140 hpFWD
1998LTZ Sedan 3.8L V67.60 sec15.80 sec200 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miEngine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate) · Shift Linkage (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miEngine Oil Filter (replace) · Timing Belt (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 60,000 miTiming Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miPCV System (inspect)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1993 Lumina sits in a clear improvement arc from the generation's difficult launch: complaints fell to 317 from 444 in 1992 and 549 in 1990, recalls dropped to three from four the prior year, and investigations declined to three from four. However, service brakes (hydraulic) dominated the complaint profile with 159 reports — half of all 1993 complaints — alongside 17 crash and 14 fire complaints, while technical service bulletins began their long climb to 25. The subsequent 1994 model year saw complaints halve again to 178 before a sharp 1995 rebound to 584, placing 1993 in a temporary trough rather than a sustained low. Recalls and investigations remained low through the late 1990s, but TSB volume escalated steadily, suggesting emerging service patterns rather than safety defects. The data doesn't specify root causes for the brake complaints or crash/fire incidents. For a buyer, 1993 represents a comparatively cleaner federal record than the early 1990s or the 1995 spike, but the brake complaint concentration warrants a thorough hydraulic system inspection before purchase.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
25
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
317
Owner complaints
17 involved a crash · 14 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 317 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic159
Electrical System27
Seat Belts21
Engine & Engine Cooling16
Power Train11
Visibility8
Fuel System, Gasoline8
Steering8

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT…

07E021000Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Pressure Relief DevicesReported 12/03/2007

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE… Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 25 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
018802004-01-01Power TrainNO TCC APPLY, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, TCC SURGE, POSSIBLE P0740, P1870, OR…
990730030A2001-04-01Power TrainOWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES…
9909410042000-01-01Air BagsINFORMATION REGARDING SWITCHES TO TURN OFF AND ON FRONTAL AIR BAGS FOR PASSENGER CARS AND…
9909400042000-01-01SeatsGENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO…
990866002A2000-01-01Latches/Locks/LinkagesTHIS BULLETIN INFORMS DEALERSHIPS ABOUT THE TRAP RESISTANT REAR COMPARTMENT (TRUNK) KIT…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 Lumina take?

4 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1993 Lumina have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.