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#BS-1992-CHELUM-4B36

1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv

Based on reports from 89 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
89
Crashes
7
Fires
2
Recalls
2
TSBs
11
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 89 complaints, 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And FittingsHIGH

16 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings issues — failures commonly reported around 182K miles.

!Inspect the Seat Belts:front:retractorMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings (16 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings16 (18%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor13 (15%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip8 (9%)
Seats8 (9%)
Seats:front Assembly:recliner5 (6%)
Wheels & Tires3 (3%)
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers3 (3%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly3 (3%)

1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 182,240 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 182K-mile mark.

Seat Belts:front:retractor Issues

Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:retractor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seats Issues

Seats complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

94V027000Mar 1994

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

VEHICLE FAILS TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SAFETY BELT OF THE LEFT THIRD ROW SEAT ON THE SIX PASSENGER VAN AND THE CENTER SECOND ROW SEAT OF THE SEVEN PASSENGER VAN MAY LOCK UP AND CANNOT BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE RETRACTOR.

96V015000Mar 1996

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

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.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 89 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, with 16 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv reliable?
The 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv has 89 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv have any recalls?
Yes, the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Lumina Apv problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 182,240 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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