MYRModel Year Report

1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV

▲ Better than typical
1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:51:22.715Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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, 1996 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 99 complaints 1990 1991: 47 complaints 1992: 76 complaints 1992 1993: 47 complaints 1994: 65 complaints 1994 1995: 104 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999
1996: 35 complaints
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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.

VISIBILITY 29%

29% of complaints: visibility — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and ignition.

FIRE
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LOUD TAPPING SOUND FROM ENGINE WHEN FIRST STARTED.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050208

MY 1996 LUMINA MINI VAN CAUGHT ON FIRE AT THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL WELL BECAUSE OF A WIRING SHORT. LUCKILY MY GRANDCHILDREN WERE IN THE STORE WHEN THEY CAME OUT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS PUTTING THE FIRE OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031016

SEATS 11%

11% of complaints: seats — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing head restraint and recliner.

CRASH INJURY
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THE HEADRESTS ARE NOT HIGH ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE DRIVER'S HEAD AND THEY ARE LOOSE. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FOAM IN THE HEADREST. VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM REAR BY A TRUCK . DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990617

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING, PULLING FROM A STOP SIGN, DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK COLLAPSED.OWN ER NOTES THAT DEALERS REPLACED A FAULTY SEAT LATCH. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970408

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

FIRE
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CONSUMER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 40MPH AND NOTICED FIRE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE FRONT SIDE DRIVING WHEEL . WHEN CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE SHE NOTICED THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19981102

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20030124 — steering

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE AND SOME OTHER RETAINERS USED IN

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 24, 2003. OWNERS

Campaign 02V286000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNI

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02V286000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1993 ▲ 1991 ● 1994

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1990 ◆ 1992

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.