MYRModel Year Report

1998 Chevrolet Lumina APV

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1998 Chevrolet Lumina APV
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:37.981Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

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 1995: 104 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 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 1995: 104 complaints 1995 1996: 35 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 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 1995: 104 complaints 1995 1996: 35 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 1999: 3 complaints 1999

1998: 2 complaints

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YearComplaints
19871
19890
199099
199147
199276
199347
199465
1995104
199635
19971
19982
19993

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

1 of 2 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing spindle.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While driving, the spindle on the rear axle broke in half. Driver lost control of the vehicle, which went across four lanes of traffic into a wall. Driver's side rear tire detached from the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-08

Service brakes

1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Chevrolet Lumina APV — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina APV reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina APV?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina APV have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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