1996 Chevrolet Lumina Apv: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 35 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (23% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Experienced intermittent of power steering, lost steering control of the vehicle. Replaced rack and pinion. *bf the vehicelk rack and pinion faield prior to receiving the recall notice. The driver's side power window motor failed, the alternator, air conditioning and windshield wiper assembly also failed. *nm”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2004
“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. Both the side and back doors could not open because the power lock module had melted. If anyone would have been inside they would not been able to get out of the vehicle safely. *la”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2003
“Engine overheated due to intake gasket failure. Wife and minor child stuck on the side of interstate at 9:30 pm.,with stranded vehicle. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2003
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“Consumer was traveling 30 mph on a main highway, she went to apply brakes, and anti-lock system didn't work. Dealership will be notified.*ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2001
“When applying brakes at 20 mph or less it momentarily loses brakes for approximately 3-5 seconds before restoring them. Dealer notified, and unable to duplicate the problem. *ak vehicle had brake failures repeatdly. Anti lock brake light came and stayed on while driving. *yh”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2000
“While driving about 65 mph heard a noise and saw through the rear mirror tread on the back. Then stopped and the right rear tire had a tread separation.but, the never went flat. General tire p205/70 r15. *ak”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2000
“Speed control locked up, causing the vehicle to accelerate. The driver had to put the vehicle in park to stop. Dealer has inspected vehicle. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 2000
“Consumer smelled strong fumes inside vehicle. Consumer opened the hood, and noticed fuel leaking onto the engine from the fuel pressure valves. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 1999
“On the driver's seat a weld snapped and the drivers seat is no longer stable. The car can be driven but we were told it was not under warranty any longer due to the mileage. We feel that this is a manufacturers defect and it should be corrected by the company. I intend to send a letter to the company also.”Owner report · Seats · May 1999
“Windshield wipers malfunction, causing visibility problems, and may result in a vehicle crash. There is a recall for this problem, but the vehicle is not included in the recall although has the same problem due to VIN. Please provide further information. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Apr 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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 VEHICLES ASSEMBLED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1996 AND OCTOBER 31, 1997, COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE.
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 WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
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 UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
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.
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Is the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina Apv reliable?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina Apv. The most complained-about area is visibility (23% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet Lumina Apv problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 100,000 miles or less.
Does the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina Apv have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning steering:rack and pinion. 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.