1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 11% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 engine will cut out, then run smooth again, causing the car to jerk. Several times the engine would die. The car would start back up, when you put into gear and push the gas, the engine would cut out, the car would jerk as the engine cut out and then reengage, but eventually the engine would die. We sent to our local repair shop, he replaced the spark plugs, minor tune, replace air filter, check fuel pump - ok, and replace fuel filter. Car ran fine for three days and then repeated the same problem. Took back into shop, replaced ignition switch and coils. …”
NHTSA complaint #10062492, filed 2004-03, 109,000 miles“Driving 40mph transmission went out while in overdrive, shifted to drive & vehicle sputtered; took to dealer & noticed catalytic converter needed replacing; experienced problem w/air conditioner & told nothing wrong; mechanic drove & air conditioner did shut off; said was inside of panel.”
NHTSA complaint #814301, filed 1997-07“Consumer was driving down the highway at 40mph and noticed fire coming out from under the front side driving wheel . When consumer pulled to the side she noticed the engine was on fire. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #829897, filed 1998-11Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBrakes
3 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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