1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 36%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 210,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 36% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 210,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #10071371, filed 2004-01, 210,000 miles“We have had consistant problems with our anti-lock brakes. When brakes are applied at low speeds on dry pavement anti-lock brakes will seem to activate and give out, leaving me with no brakes for a few moments. And the anti-lock break light inside the car will come on at various times and stay on, even when vehicle is first started. This problem has been reported to tony cheverolet and other repair shops and yet the problem still consist. We were wondering if this problem could be related to the recent recall of the chrysler bendix 10 ABS? …”
NHTSA complaint #730092, filed 2000-09“Owner has ABS brakes, upon taking vehicle to shop for checkup owner was told that his front brakes lines might burst at any time had severe wear and that he could have total brake failure at anytime while trying to stop vehicle. Consumr states the front hydraulic lines leading to where cylinders are very soft and ready to rupture, cause appears to that lines are too short and twist every time steering wheel is turned.”
NHTSA complaint #805977, filed 1996-12“While driivng in a parking lot, the left front brake hose ruptured, causing the brake fluid to leak, which caused total brake failure. Also right front brake hose wore out. Dealer is aware of problem. The brake lines will be repaired a towner's expense.”
NHTSA complaint #819399, filed 1997-12“Backing out driveway heard a loud pop; had no brakes; rubber brake hose broke due to flex stress on right. Left side in same condition. Will have right/left replaced at dealer's.”
NHTSA complaint #815126, filed 1997-08Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV
17 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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