1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,514miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 9% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,514 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.
“The tailgate lock failed to lock or unlock when applied. Consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that lock mechanism needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once and had not been resolved. The tailgate lock cylinder retainer came off which resulted in the lock cylinder falling out of the tailgate.”
NHTSA complaint #10090228, filed 2004-10, 49,514 miles“I have recently experienced numerous problems associated with my 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv van. Shortly after buying the van new in fall 1992 I found that the gas gauge would not accurately reflect the fuel when near the bottom 1/4. I reported it to the dealer twice with no changes made. In january of 1999, the rear trunk lid lock fell of and after having it replaced, I had to return it as the mech was loose at which time I was told they needed to replace the power locking system as that was the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #706768, filed 1999-05“Passenger's side door cannot be opened from either inside or outside of the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #854677, filed 2000-01Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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