1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 8% of the 65 complaints for this model year.
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.
“We have had all the door handles break, causing the passengers to be unable to open or close their doors. The rear back hatch has broken three times at an approximate cost of $150 for each repair. After reading the tom and ray article in the arizona republic on jan. 1, 2000, I beleive this is a very common problem that can cause a safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #716717, filed 2000-01“Door will not open from the outside or inside. First occurrence was with the driver's door and repairs were made at owner's expense. Currently, passenger door has the same problem. Dealer contacted and will remedy problem at owner's expense.”
NHTSA complaint #829761, filed 1998-10“Front row shoulder belts get twisted in clasp and will not retract; also, rear hatch door does not lock properly due being installed improperly/intermittent stalling.”
NHTSA complaint #510855, filed 1996-11“Front seat passenger's door latch keeps breaking, this is the third incident. There are indications of prohibiting occupants from exiting the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #805658, filed 1996-11Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV
14 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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