Model year record

1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 128 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V015000

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
585,182
Reported to NHTSA
1996-01-23
Owners notified
1996-03-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V214000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
6,772
Reported to NHTSA
1995-11-03
Owners notified
1996-01-29

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V048000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
6,523
Reported to NHTSA
1995-03-20
Owners notified
1995-02-17

Defect description

IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE OPERATION INCREASING BRAKING DISTANCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer23
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip9
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor8146,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch6
Seats6130,000 mi
Structure: body: door6
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring698,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5
Power train: automatic transmission5
Visibility: windshield5
Air bags: frontal4
Tires4
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Structure: frame and members2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Child seat1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Equipment1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Interior lighting1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Seat belts: front1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Seats: front assembly: recliner177,500 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Steering1
Suspension: rear1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly1
Vehicle speed control1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.