1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv problems & reliability
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (3 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv vehicles were involved in 2 fatal crashes with 1 occupant death. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 26 | 34% |
| Seat Belts → | 17 | 22% |
| Seats → | 11 | 14% |
| Structure | 6 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 7% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% |
| Tires | 3 | 4% |
| Visibility | 3 | 4% |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“While driving the vehicle (1992 chevrolet lumina apv) , the two rear cradle bolts of the frame pulled through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. The rear cradle was no longer supported at these mounting locations and dropped to the ground, and the steering intermediate shaft was ripped off with a complete…”
Structure · filed Sep 19, 2007
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on a residential roadway, the steering coupler of the steering column fractured without warning and the vehicle lost control. The contact managed to pull the vehicle over without incident. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the steering coupler was…”
Steering · filed Aug 16, 2006
“The abs frequency is extremely low making the brakes completely un-efficient when operating (mainly winter time). Lately the abs comes on during the final breaking, disabling the break for ~0.5 sec and accelerating the engine, giving a final kick ~ 0.5 - 1m instead of final stop. I want this abs disabled for good, is…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Apr 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION
Recall Query RQ03003 · opened Jan 8, 2003 · closed Apr 10, 2003
- FRONT BRAKE HOSE FAILURE
Preliminary Evaluation PE96002 · opened Jan 5, 1996 · closed Apr 16, 1996
- TRNSAXL OIL HOSE SEPARATES
Preliminary Evaluation PE94070 · opened Sep 15, 1994 · closed Jan 18, 1995
- APV FUEL LINE FIRES
Engineering Analysis EA92035 · opened Oct 30, 1992 · closed Nov 30, 1993
Technical service bulletins
11 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv. The 10 most recent:
Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine…
990730030A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2001
Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
990730030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1999
Special policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system. *tw
96067A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1997
Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator). *tw
666309 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1997
Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1996
Transmission fluid seeps around clamp at transmission oil cooler line. *tw
537101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1995
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
577106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1995
FUEL TANK THUD/CLUNK. *TW
436303 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 1995
Sliding door rattles. *tw
431051 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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