1993 Chevrolet LUMINA APV problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
28 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
96,590 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 28 complaints (14.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 7.1% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 7.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.6% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.6% |
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 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 4; Seat Belts: 3; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 3; Seats: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1
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 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 21 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 | 4 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
1995: 4; 1996: 4; 2000: 5; 2001: 1; 2002: 6; 2003: 4; 2004: 2; 2007: 1; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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 859956 · 2000-04-10 (April 10, 2000)
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 96V015001/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 95C68/ TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT AND LINES. DEALER STATED RECALL WORK HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE, AND DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE PARTS. FILE NUMBER C00016763. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 859956 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 975490 · 1995-11-27 (November 27, 1995)
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, COULD NOT CONTROL THE SPEED, BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND, RESULTING IN HITTING A WALL. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975490 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 968812 · 1995-07-14 (July 14, 1995)
DURING WARM WEATHER VEHCILE STALLS WHEN COMING TO STOP AND SLOWING DOWN, RESULTING IN STEERING AND BRAKING LOSS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 968812 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001894 · 2003-01-09 (January 9, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES FUEL TANK STARTED TO IMPLODE ON THE BOTTOM CAUSING THE PUMP PICK UP TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TANK BOTTOM CUTTING OFF FUEL SUPPLY RESULTING IN A NO START CONDITION. *TT *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001894 at NHTSA ↗