1997 Chevrolet Lumina APV Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 25, 2005 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Lumina APV years
Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina APV. That ranks 5th out of 5 Lumina APV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 66,600 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Chevrolet Lumina APV
1994-1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV photographed in USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1997 Chevrolet Lumina APV problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires1 · ~66,600 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires1100%66,600——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1997 Chevrolet Lumina APV recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina APV.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I talked to "mark", cheswick-?, and he wanted odi to get this, we have now 3 big-o aspen p205-70r15 , on our 1997 chevy lumina (car), the 4th blew out (just the outside sidewall,as if you cut a circle around it, caused car to drop, spin out and "totaled", car, cooper has what is left of tire and…

Tires · received Dec 25, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10146041

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina APV?

Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina APV?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina APV a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lumina APV model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.