1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 9% of the 35 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.
“When applying brakes at 20 MPH or less it momentarily loses brakes for approximately 3-5 seconds before restoring them. Dealer notified, and unable to duplicate the problem. Vehicle had brake failures repeatdly. Anti lock brake light came and stayed on while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #870088, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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