2001 Chevrolet Lumina recalls and problems
The 2001 Chevrolet Lumina has 3 safety recalls and 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 Chevrolet Lumina vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 Chevrolet Lumina recalls
Recall 02V-329: Air Bags
Problem: On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. An air bag without the check valve pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the air bag deployment and reduced pressure afterward.
Risk: This could increase the severity of injury to a person who was not properly restrained and who was close to the passenger air bag at the time of deployment. It could also reduce the ab8ility of the air bag to protect a restrained front seat passenger.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag. Owner notification began december 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt #3.
Recall 01V-026: Air Bags
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. The passenger air bag inflator modules were built without the correct amount of generant, which produces the gas that fills the air bag. Some were built with a double load of generant and some were built without generant.
Risk: In the event of a crash that would trigger a passenger air bag deployment, a double load of generant can cause the inflator module to explode. If the air bag module explodes, metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupant. A module with no generant would not inflate the air bag, and the occupants could receive more severe injuries.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module. Telephone calls were made to owners on january 29, 2001. Follow up owner mailing began on april 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or saturn at 1-800-553-6000.
Recall 00V-228: Seat Belts
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
2001 Chevrolet Lumina problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | |
| Seat Belts | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 4
- Suspension › Front — 2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 2
- Structure › Body › Door — 1
- Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
- Seat Belts › Rear/Other — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 58,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2001 Chevrolet Lumina complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Chevrolet Lumina years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina: 02V-329 (air bags), 01V-026 (air bags), 00V-228 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina?
Owners report suspension problems most often (4 reports), followed by power train (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 58,000 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.