1992 Chevrolet LUMINA APV problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
48 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
182,240 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 48 complaints (14.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 15 | 31.3% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 6.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 7 |
| Seats | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 6 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder | 2 |
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 7; Seats: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 6; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 3; Tires: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 2
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 45 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
1995: 20; 1996: 10; 2000: 6; 2001: 5; 2002: 3; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10071371 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
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 EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, MAINLY IN CITY DRIVING. THANKS, ADRIAN
Owner-reported narrative. 210,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10071371 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484041 · 1995-07-11 (July 11, 1995)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484041 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10165674 · 2006-08-16 (August 16, 2006)
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 REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.
Owner-reported narrative. 182,240 miles reported. Look up ODI 10165674 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10203453 · 2007-09-19 (September 19, 2007)
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 LOSS OF STEERING RESULTING FROM SAME. THE STEERING WHEEL SPUN FREE WITH NO CONNECTION TO WHEELS. NO STEERING OF ANY TYPE AVAILABLE WHILE DRIVING FROM THIS FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT ABOUT 25 MPH SO A SAFE STOP WAS…
Owner-reported narrative. 125,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10203453 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 958871 · 1995-01-19 (January 19, 1995)
GAS TANK; KEEPS SHIFTING WHEN STOP OR STARTING AND MAKING A NOISE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 958871 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 966153 · 1995-05-31 (May 31, 1995)
ENGINE STALLED SMOKE COMING UNDERNEATH THE HOOD DUE TO MAIN RIGHT SIDE FUSE BLOCK CATCHING ON FIRE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 966153 at NHTSA ↗