1995 Chevrolet Lumina Apv: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 104 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (37% of complaints); the 1993 and 1996 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 1996
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Failure of windshield wipers. First they would only work if it wasn't raining (cleaning windshield), now they have stopped all together. This has caused incidence of being stranded and near crashes even on christmas day with my two children and having to get rides to and from work. There is a recall on this for all other 1995 chevrolets but not the apv seems as though since this problem is occurring on this vehicle the recall should be on it also. I could hear the motor trying to work and would sometimes be able to manually push the wipers back and forth to get them working again, but now they are locked up. *jb”Owner report · Visibility · Sep 2006
“I have a 1995 chevy lumina van and the steel frame under the drivers seat keeps breaking. I welded the first seat 3 times until it was so bad I had top buy another one. The second seat I got was the same and I am about to weld it a second time also. I know of another person with a 1992 lumina van who had the same problem. I can't believe it hasn't been recalled yet. Thanks . *nm”Owner report · Seats · Jun 2006
“Windshield wipers only work when they want to. On going problem since I bought van. Chevy says no recall was issued and it's not their problem. I have replaced the motor and still have the same problem. I can not drive if it is raining due to wipers may work but they could stop working again at any time. Also wiper fluid does not work when wipers do not work. I can not tell you how many failures due to it happens everytime it rains/snows/sleets. Meaning they may work or may not but if they do work they always stop. *jb”Owner report · Visibility · May 2004
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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. Mine just broke while I was driving. Luckily I was it at a time when there wasn't much traffic, and I got stopped without an accident. I have talked to an upholestry shop and a dealer and have been told this is common on these vans. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Jul 2003
“Ref: NHTSA recall no. 97v017000 some of these vehicles have a strained or separated windshield washer/wiper switch wire. This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. This has occurred twice during operation of my vehicle while driving on interstate highways and needing the wipers during a sudden rain storm. Five minutes later the wipers would be working again. I have contacted both the dealer I bought the new car from, and chevrolet (1-800-222-1020) and neither knew anything about this type of problem. *la”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2003
“I have a 1995 chevrolet lumina apv minivan. I have had windshield wiper problems for years but refused to pay $300-400 to have them repaired because I felt it to be a product defect. Now, gm has a massive recall on many models but mine is excluded even though I was told by a few service people over the years that it was a chronic problem in gm minivans. I want them to include my vehicle in the recall. *nlm”Owner report · Visibility · May 2003
“While driving 75mph car shut off, causing loss of power steering.*ak the engine shuts off in the idle position or when moving. Consumer has contacted gm and filed a safety report. This vehicle has been repeatedly checked. *jg”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2002
“Intergrated child seat was used less than 2 years by previous owner/current owner and child straps will no longer lock.*ak”Owner report · Child Seat · Apr 2002
“A private mechanic examined vehicle and determined that transmission oil cooler line was loose and separated from coupler. Consumer contacted manufacturer, and was told this vehicle was not affected by recall 96v015001. *ak *jb”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2001
“While driving approximately 40 mph brake pedal was applied on several occasions. However, vehicle failed to stop, and hit a large boulder. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 10 of these complaints and injuries in 11 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET.
IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES.
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 COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1995 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Apv reliable?
NHTSA has 104 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Apv. The most complained-about area is visibility (37% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Apv problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 114,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Apv have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.