1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV

◆ Worse than typical

1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV
RENDERED 2026-09-16T05:31:25.198Z

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

1995: 104 complaints

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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.

VISIBILITY 41%

41% of complaints: visibility — 43 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and motor.

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

STRUCTURE 8%

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

INJURY

SEATS 8%

8% of complaints: seats — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing recliner and head restraint.

CRASH INJURY

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1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV DRIVERS SIDE SEAT TRACK/FRAME BREAKS, CAUSING THE BACK OF THE SEAT TO RECLINE SUDDENLY. I HAD A 1994 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV WHICH WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN FEBUARY OF 2001, IN WHICH THE SEAT TRACK/FRAME BROKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030725

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 104

R 19950217 — service brakes, hydraulic

IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES.

Campaign 95V048000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960129 — vehicle speed control

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKETS THAT COULD CONTACT THE THROTTLE LEVER SYSTEM AND INHIBIT THE THROTTLE RETURN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 124, "

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET.

Campaign 95V214000 — check if this car was fixed

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for visibility issues (43 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 95V048000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Verify recall 95V214000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Verify recall 96V015000 (power train) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 1993 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

◆ 1990 ◆ 1992 ● 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV have?

3 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.