1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%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 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 3% 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.
“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 1997-07Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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