1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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 PER YEAR
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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
17% of complaints: seat belts — 11 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND THE BRAKES "LOCKED UP". CONSUMER COLLIDED WITH A TREE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20030129
6% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.
FIRE6% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.
FIRE5% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS FOR THE REAR CENTER POSITION ARE MISSING A PAWL SPRING AND IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, WILL ALLOW THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING TO EXTEND BEYOND THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THE RETRACTOR IF THE PAWL SPRING IS MISSING.
Campaign 93V212000 — check if this car was fixed
THE THIRD ROW SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS MAY BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND MAY LOCK-UP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON SLOPES OF LESS THAN 15 DEGREES, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THIRD ROW SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS AND REINSTALL THEM PROPERLY.
Campaign 94V015000 — check if this car was fixed
THE SECOND ROW, RIGHT HAND SHOULDER BELT CAN BECOME "PINCHED" BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE DOOR FRAME PILLAR TRIM. THE SHOULDER BELT MAY NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS O
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR FRAME PILLAR TRIM PANEL WITH A REDESIGNED TRIM PANEL. ALSO, A CAUTION LABEL WILL BE APPLIED TO THE CHILD SEAT ADVISING THE OWNER NOT TO INSTALL THE SEAT TO THE PASSENGER
Campaign 94V100000 — check if this car was fixed
TRNSAXL OIL HOSE SEPARATES
PASSENGER SIDE DASH FIRES
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
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 93V212000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 94V015000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 94V100000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 96V015000 (power train) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV?
The most-reported component is seat belts:front:retractor, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV have?
4 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.