1999 Chevrolet Lumina APV Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 22, 2004 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Lumina APV years
Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina APV. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Lumina APV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 60,000 miles. 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 1999 Chevrolet Lumina APV problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~60,000 mi
Air Bags1 · ~60,000 mi
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling267%60,000——
Air Bags133%60,000——
Structure133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212003: 1200312004: 120041

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Chevrolet Lumina APV recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina APV.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

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

3.4l v6 engine failure was a leak in intake manifold gasket. Airbag failure was a defective seatbelt retractor, causing airbag warning light to stay lit.

Air Bags · received Jan 15, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10069548

Intake manifold leaked.*ak *jb

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Mar 7, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10009433

Rear cradle bolt fell off while driving, causing engine to fall out of vehicle. Consumer lost control of vehicle, and had a collision. Consumer contacted manufacturer, who advised consume rof a recall, but insisted that this vehicle was not covered by recall due to vin. *ak

Structure · received Jul 23, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8014567

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina APV?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina APV?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.