1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 8% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10203453, filed 2007-09, 125,000 miles“Both of the front door handles broke within a couple of weeks of each other. The rear sliding door handle is loose and feels like the other two did just before they stopped working. When this one goes, my only way to get into my van will be thru the rear hatch. The passenger door will open from the inside only. The drivers side door won't open either way.”
NHTSA complaint #744017, filed 2001-04“While making a turn at low speed, vehicle lost steering. Dealer contacted. . Consumer stated the rear cradle bolt on the front subframe pulled through the retainers due to corrosion, the cradle would no longer support the mounting, which also caused the shaft to separate.”
NHTSA complaint #8012012, filed 2002-06Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV
27 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsSeats
11 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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