1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:42:38.592Z

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, 1995 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 99 complaints 1990 1991: 47 complaints 1992: 76 complaints 1992 1993: 45 complaints 1994: 65 complaints 1994 1995: 104 complaints 1995 1996: 35 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999
1995: 104 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19871
19890
199099
199147
199276
199345
199465
1995104
199635
19971
19982
19993

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 22%

22% of complaints: visibility — 23 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 8 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
VISIBILITY 6%

6% of complaints: visibility — 6 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

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 (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (8 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:windshield wiper/washer, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.