no report yet
Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Risk. VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.
1995 Chevrolet Lumina APVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 104 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 9, 2007. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV has problems
104 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
40Visibility
10Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
8Structure2 crash/fire/injury
8Seats2 crash/fire/injury
7Engine and engine cooling
7Power train1 crash/fire/injury
6Latches/locks/linkages
4Air bags
4Tires
2212 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 40 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 10 | 2 |
| Structure | 8 | 2 |
| Seats | 8 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 1 |
| Air bags | 4 | 4 |
| Tires | 4 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 22 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE THROTTLE MAY FAITL TO RETURN QUICKLY CAUSING THE ENGINE SPEED TO NOT DECREASE TO A LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE OPERATION INCREASING BRAKING DISTANCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
1995 vs. every other Lumina APV year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lumina APV median. How we score
'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV safety ratings
1995 Chevrolet Lumina/APV in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Lumina APV owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
WHEN I BOUGHT MY VAN IN MAY OF 2004 I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORKING SPORADICALLY, I THOUGHT I WOULD CHECK INTO IT AND SEE IF MIGHT BE A RECALL REGARDING MY VEHICLE. WHEN I WENT ONLINE TO SEARCH I FOUND THE EXACT PROBLEM I WAS HAVING AND CHECKED TO SEE IF I WAS…
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