MYRModel Year Report

1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV

● Typical for this model
1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:45.937Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
65
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seat belts

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 99 complaints 1990 1991: 47 complaints 1992: 76 complaints 1992 1993: 47 complaints 1994: 65 complaints 1994 65 1995: 104 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 99 complaints 1990 1991: 47 complaints 1991 1992: 76 complaints 1992 1993: 47 complaints 1993 1994: 65 complaints 1994 65 1995: 104 complaints 1995 1996: 35 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 99 complaints 1990 1991: 47 complaints 1991 1992: 76 complaints 1992 1993: 47 complaints 1993 1994: 65 complaints 1994 65 1995: 104 complaints 1995 1996: 35 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999

1994: 65 complaints

View as data table
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.

Seat belts

23% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

Power train

12% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing cooling unit and lines and automatic transmission.

FIRE
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While driving, notice smoke coming from under hood, pulled to side, popped hood found engine compartment on fire, fire dept suspect trans. Fluid leakage.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-09

Electrical system

12% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and front underhood.

FIRE
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Electronic computer module and fuseable link causes vehicle to stall. Creating a fire hazard. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-25

Service brakes

11% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Structure

8% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing door and tailgate.

INJURY

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1993-12-16Seat belts93V212000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1994-02-21Seat belts94V015000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove third row safety belt retractors and reinstall them properly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    1994-06-30Seat belts94V100000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1994-09-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-01-18 Trnsaxl oil hose separates
  5. I
    1995-12-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-04-10 Passenger side dash fires
  6. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V212000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 94V015000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 94V100000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 96V015000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.