MYRModel Year Report

1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV

◆ Worse than typical
1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV
RENDERED 2026-09-16T06:47:41.588Z

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

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Lumina APV Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 99 complaints 1990 1991: 47 complaints 1992: 76 complaints 1992 1993: 47 complaints 1994: 65 complaints 1994 1995: 104 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999
1992: 76 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
19890
199099
199147
199276
199347
199465
1995104
199635
19971
19982
19993

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 39%

39% of complaints: service brakes — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
SEAT BELTS 22%

22% of complaints: seat belts — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

INJURY
SEATS 14%

14% of complaints: seats — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing recliner.

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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

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and frame and members.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and starter assembly.

CRASH FIRE
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LOOSE GROUND CABLE/CONNECTION AT STARTER, CAUSED STARTING PROBLEMS; REPLACED STARTER. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950209

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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 issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V027000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V015000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.