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Chevrolet Lumina APV recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 145 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Lumina APV, covering model years 1995 to 1999. The 1995 model year drew the most complaints (104), and Visibility is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 4 recall campaigns on file
  • 145 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (1995–1999)
  • most complaints: 1995 (104 for that model year)
  • top component: Visibility (49 complaints)
  • latest recall 02V286000 (reported Nov 4, 2002)
  • 14 complaints reporting a crash (9.7%)
  • 5 complaints reporting a fire (3.4%)
  • 13 complaints reporting an injury (9.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chevrolet Lumina APV complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1995 model year has the most complaints: 104 of 145, or 71.7%. Next come 1996 (35) and 1999 (3). The fewest are for 1997, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Chevrolet Lumina APV owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–1999Column chart of 145 complaints across 5 model years. The highest is 1995 with 104. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 104 complaints10419951996: 35 complaints3519961997: 1 complaint119971998: 2 complaints219981999: 3 complaints31999
Chevrolet Lumina APV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet Lumina APV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1995104100100
1996352410
199711110
199821010
199930000
All model years145145130

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet Lumina APV components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Visibility is the component named most often, in 49 complaints (33.8% of all 145), followed by Service Brakes, Hydraulic (14) and Engine and Engine Cooling (13).

Components named most often in Chevrolet Lumina APV complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Chevrolet Lumina APV complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Visibility4933.8%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic149.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling139.0%
Seats128.3%
Structure128.3%
Power Train85.5%
Electrical System74.8%
Latches/Locks/Linkages74.8%
Tires64.1%
Air Bags53.4%
Steering53.4%
Equipment42.8%
Fuel System, Gasoline42.8%
Seat Belts42.8%
Suspension42.8%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet Lumina APV recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Lumina APV, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 1996. The 1995 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

  • 4 recall campaigns
Chevrolet Lumina APV recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 3 campaigns1996: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 02V286000

    Reported

    Steering › Rack and Pinion

    Model year 1996

    Certain passenger vehicles and mini vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between January 1, 1996 and October 31, 1997, could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.

    Consequence:
    If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. If the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. If the pinion shaft moves even further, the driver will require much higher effort to turn left and may not be able to turn the wheel as much as intended. With the maximum pinion shaft movement, which requires internal gear component damage, the driver can encounter high resistance to turning left, followed by unintended power assist to the right. In any of these conditions, a crash could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began January 24, 2003. 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 oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 96V015000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit and Lines

    Model year 1995

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from August 1991 through July 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.

    Consequence:
    Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 95V214000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Model year 1995

    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."

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the throttle cable support bracket.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 95V048000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages

    Model year 1995

    Improperly manufactured brake pedal arm causes the brake pedal arm to fracture during braking.

    Consequence:
    This condition can result in a loss of brake operation increasing braking distance and the potential for a vehicle accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace all suspect brake pedal assemblies.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet Lumina APV questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Lumina APV have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Lumina APV, covering model years 1995 to 1999. The most recent, 02V286000, was reported on November 4, 2002 and is filed under “Steering”. The 1995 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Chevrolet Lumina APV model year has the most complaints?

The 1995 model year, with 104 of the 145 complaints in NHTSA’s file (71.7%). The next are 1996 (35) and 1999 (3). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet Lumina APV complaint?

Visibility is the component named most often: 49 complaints, or 33.8% of all 145. Service Brakes, Hydraulic (14) and Engine and Engine Cooling (13) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet Lumina APV?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet Lumina APV complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 145 complaints, 14 report a crash, 5 a fire, 13 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.