1996 Chevrolet Lumina LS 3.4L
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- Photo: 2001 Chevrolet Lumina, front right, 06-13-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 98Lumina by McLin, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Chevrolet Lumina, rear right, 06-13-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Chevrolet Lumina (rear) by BlueCrabRedCrab, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1996 Chevrolet Lumina LS 3.4L is a 210-hp 3.4-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive.
It makes 210 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 215 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm.
The Lumina measures 200.9 inches long on a 107.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.4L LQ1 DOHC V6 |
| Displacement | 3.4 L |
| Horsepower | 210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 215 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 200.9 in |
| Width | 72.5 in |
| Height | 55.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina LS 3.4L with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Chevrolet LUMINA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 12, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
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 REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
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.
NHTSA campaign 07E021000
Jul 1, 1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OF THE FOUR BRAKE BOOSTER TABS NOT PROPERLY LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF DASH REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION WERE PRESENT IN A SITUATION WHERE STOPPING DISTANCES WERE SMALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BOOSTER INSTALLATION. BOOSTERS FOUND TO BE IMPROPERLY LOCATED WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED PROPERLY.
NHTSA campaign 96V122000
Apr 19, 1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINE CAN CONTACT THE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET OR ATTACHMENT BOLT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO WEAR THROUGH, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF ONE-HALF OF THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE SYSTEM, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR PROPER BRAKE LINE CLEARANCE AND REPOSITION THOSE BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE LESS THAN MINIMAL CLEARANCE. ADDITIONALLY, THOSE BRAKE LINES FOUND TO HAVE AN INDENTATION CAUSED BY THE CONTACT WILL BE REPLACED AND PROPERLY ROUTED.
NHTSA campaign 96V069000
254 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Chevrolet LUMINA
Owner Complaints
254 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Chevrolet LUMINA (24 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 24 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 37 |
| Air Bags | 34 |
| Hydraulic | 32 |
| Service Brakes | 32 |
| Electrical System | 28 |
| Power Train | 25 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.