1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV
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.
- Complaints
- 76
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1992
Opened by NHTSA
39% of complaints
Complaints per year
1992: 76 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 99 |
| 1991 | 47 |
| 1992 | 76 |
| 1993 | 47 |
| 1994 | 65 |
| 1995 | 104 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
39% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Seat belts
22% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing retractor and anchorage.
Seats
14% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing recliner.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2003-03-27
Structure
8% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing door and frame and members.
Electrical system
7% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and starter assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
Loose ground cable/connection at starter, caused starting problems; replaced starter.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-09
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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1992Complaint volume 76 complaints filed for this model year.
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1992-10-30Engineering analysisClosed 1993-11-30 Apv fuel line fires
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1994-03-25Seat belts94V027000 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…
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…
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1994-09-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-01-18 Trnsaxl oil hose separates
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1996-01-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-04-16 Front brake hose failure
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1996-03-22Power train96V015000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.
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2003-01-08Recall queryClosed 2003-04-10 Engine cradle separation
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 94V027000 · Seat belts
- Recall 96V015000 · Power train
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.