1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV

◆ Worse than typical

1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:42:39.404Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1992: 76 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1987	1
1989	0
1990	99
1991	47
1992	76
1993	45
1994	65
1995	104
1996	35
1997	1
1998	2
1999	3

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 20%

20% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 15 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 17%

17% of complaints: seat belts — 13 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, EXPERIENCE PEDAL IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED 50 MPH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950209

SEATS 11%

11% of complaints: seats — 8 distinct reports on file.

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DRIVER SEAT OF 1992 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV MINIVAN HAS BROKEN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT. IN ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION, SEAT HAD AN "ADJUSTABLE WHEEL" ON THE RIGHT REAR SIDE OF THE SEAT FOR ADJUSTING THE BACK OF THE SEAT FORWARD AND BACKWARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030327

TIRES 4%

4% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1992 — complaint volume: 76

I 19921030 — EA (closed 19931130)

APV FUEL LINE FIRES

R 19940325 — seat belts

VEHICLE FAILS TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SAFETY BELT OF THE LEFT THIRD ROW SEAT ON THE SIX PASSENGER VAN AND THE CENTER SECOND ROW SEAT OF THE SEVEN PASSENGER VAN MAY LOC

Remedy: OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO INSPECT THEIR VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF THE SUSPECT RETRACTOR EXHIBITS A LOCKUP CONDITION. BASED ON THIS INSPECTION, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SAFETY BELTS IF THE BELT LOCKS UP

Campaign 94V027000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940915 — PE (closed 19950118)

TRNSAXL OIL HOSE SEPARATES

I 19960105 — PE (closed 19960416)

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FAILURE

R 19960322 — power train

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 COMBINATIO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

Campaign 96V015000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030108 — RQ (closed 20030410)

ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (15 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for seat belts issues (13 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 94V027000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 96V015000 (power train) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 1993 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1990 ● 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.