Chevrolet Lumina APV — years to avoid
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
3 model years to watch and 3 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.
Complaint history
- Caution
- Recommended
- Not enough data
Every year, ranked
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| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Compared with a typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ○ Not enough data | 3 | Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1998 | ○ Not enough data | 2 | Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1997 | ○ Not enough data | 1 | Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1996 | ▲ Recommended | 35 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1995 | ◆ Caution | 104 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1994 | ● Recommended | 65 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 1993 | ▲ Recommended | 47 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1992 | ◆ Caution | 76 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1991 | ▲ Recommended | 47 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1990 | ◆ Caution | 99 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 1989 | ○ Not enough data | 0 | Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
| 1988 | No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it. | ||
| 1987 | ○ Not enough data | 1 | Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. |
How the rankings work
Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.
- ▲ Recommended
At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.
- ● Recommended
Within 30% of the model’s typical year.
- ◆ Caution
30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.
- ■ Avoid
More than double the complaints of the typical year.
- ○ Not enough data
Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.
Recalls
13
recalls on file across every Chevrolet Lumina APV model year.
Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.