Total Complaints
2 filings
CHEVROLET APV · model year
1995 CHEVROLET APV
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1995CHEVROLETAPV carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1995 APV is power train:automatic transmission with 1 filings, followed by visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1995 APV, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20030917VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
I HAVE A 1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV. I HAVE HAD WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR PROBLEMS SINCE JUST AFTER IT BECAME OUT OF WARRANTY. I TOOK IT TO MY DEALER THE FIRST TIME IT STARTED FAILING. THE SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD ME THAT THERE WERE MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE GM VANS WIPERS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THE 1.7 MILLION RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE PARTS DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THAT IT IS THE SAME PARTS THAT SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE MODULE WSW PULSE CONT. IS #12463090 AND THERE IS A SILICONE SEALANT THAT IS ALSO USED, # 12345739. I HAVE HAD SOME RATHER HARROWING EXPERIENCES IN RAIN STORMS IN MY TRAVELS WHEN THE WIPERS, IF I CAN GET THEM STARTED, JUST STOP SUDDENLY. I WAS A CHEVROLET DIVISION EMPLOYEE FOR 17 YEARS AND A DEALER FOR 10 YEARS. I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. MY DEALER IS BILL BUCK CHEV. IN VENICE, FL. MY SERVICE ADVISOR FOR MANY YEARS HAS BEEN MARK NEMER. *JB
19990809POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 96V015001 DUE TO VIN. ALSO TRANSMISSION EXPLODED AND BROKE HOUSING OF THE TRANSMISSION. *AK
Compare 1995CHEVROLETAPV to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1995 CHEVROLET APV have?▼
The 1995 CHEVROLET APV has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 CHEVROLET APV?▼
The most-complained component for the 1995 CHEVROLET APV is POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR.
Is the 1995 CHEVROLET APV safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.