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Body and structurePart report

1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV Body and structure 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 body and structure 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.

“Automatic sliding side door releases on its own . Child was caught up in the door. The dealer has repaired the door , and the problem has occurred again.”

NHTSA complaint #820999, filed 1998-01

“Automatic sliding door does not engage. When shut manually the door ajar light is still on. Owner has taken to dealer over seven times. Problem reoccurs.”

NHTSA complaint #813785, filed 1997-07

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199639%
199588%
199458%
199324%
199268%
19911634%
19903535%

Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
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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