1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 12%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 202,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 12% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 202,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Dt: the contact states transmission still acts like it wants to overheat. The transmission was replaced on jan 5th the lines are leaking. The contact feels this is related to recall 96v015000. The contact has never received a recall letter. The vehicle has 202,000 miles on it. Also, the front and middle seat belts are not retracting. The webbing is coming off. This problem is in related to recalls 93v212000 and 94v100000. The contact has not received a recall letter concerning the seat belts. Updated 11/29/2005 - the engine overheated, the intake manifold gasket was replaced. Updated 01/11/06. …”
NHTSA complaint #10136022, filed 2005-09, 202,000 miles“Vehicle came to a abrupt stop. It would not move in any gear. In drive gear, with enough acceration, the car lunged forward and stopped again with loud sound accompanied. Dealer claims transmission failure, new transmission needed. 48000 mi.”
NHTSA complaint #707070, filed 1999-06“Contacted two different dealerships and manufacturers in april of 1996 no parts. On october 19, 1996 the van caught fire because of the defect. Recall 96v01001.”
NHTSA complaint #804123, filed 1996-10“While driving, notice smoke coming from under hood, pulled to side, popped hood found engine compartment on fire, fire dept suspect trans. Fluid leakage. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #958440, filed 1995-01Related recalls
- 96V015000Jan 23, 1996Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is…Covers: Chevrolet Lumina APV 1992–1995, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1992–1995, Pontiac Trans Sport 1992–1995 +5 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV
14 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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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