no report yet
Steering: rack and pinion
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT CAN BE FORCED UPWARD DURING LEFT TURNS AND BACK DOWN AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED BACK AND TO THE RIGHT.
1996 Chevrolet Lumina APVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 35 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 14, 2007. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV has problems
35 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Visibility
5Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
4Seats1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes, hydraulic
3Structure
2Steering
2Equipment
1Fuel system, gasoline
66 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1996 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.
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
1996 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
1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV safety ratings
1996 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.
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…
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
CIRCUIT BOARD IN THE WIPER MOTOR FAILED CAUSING BOTH BLADES TO SHUDDER AND STOP DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. RECALL NOTICE NOT RECIEVED DUE TO VIN.
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