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1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Lumina APV.

Body VAN

The 1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV is a van requiring 4 quarts of 5W-30 API engine oil. This model year is marked by 111 total owner complaints and three recalls, with visibility serving as the primary area of concern. Within the 1990-1999 model history, the 1995 version represents a middle ground between the peak of 123 complaints in 1990 and the series low of one complaint in 1997.

Model year199619951994199319921991

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 75 · 630 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12737090. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 75 · 630 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205/70R15;OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ, na, 6.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12737090 alt 12731175
Engine air filter19166106
Fuel filter25121293 discontinued
Spark plug19302728 alt 5614197
Front wiper blades15214346
Serpentine belt24505054 alt 88986821
Thermostat10226107 alt 24507563

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length191.3 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height65.7 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Curb weight3391 lb
Track (front / rear)59.1 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)24X Sensor: 8 ft-lbs, 7X Sensor: 6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)8 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.2 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)103 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)96 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-4-3-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.045 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.25-3.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeGM part number 12345923 or equivalent.
Oil Capacity8.00-11.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number75
Standard BCI Cranking Performance630 cca
Standard BCI Group Number75

Service checks

Pressure Test15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Engine Compression100
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket79 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle148 ft-lbs / 92 ft-lbs / 38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.04 in / 0.492 in / 1.276 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.04 in / 0.492 in / 1.276 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.984 in / 0.444 in / 1.224 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., Step 2: 10574 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages
144 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
290
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
113 ft. lbs., step 2: 2213 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate)
Every 15,000 miTiming Belt (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 60,000 miTiming Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Ignition Timing (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1995 Lumina APV sits near the top of the model's complaint curve, with 111 federal complaints—second only to the 1990 launch year's 123 and well above the 1994 figure of 89—while recalls held at 3, matching the middle-to-upper range seen from 1992 onward. Complaints rise through the mid-1990s, peaking in 1995 before collapsing to 46 in 1996 and single digits by 1997, suggesting 1995 captures the last wave of serious field exposure before late-model fatigue and lower sample volumes set in. Technical Service Bulletins plateaued at 32 for both 1994 and 1995 after climbing steadily from just 3 in 1990, while federal investigations dropped to zero in 1995 and stayed there, even as complaints remained elevated. The 1995 record is dominated by visibility complaints at 39, followed by hydraulic service brakes at 10, then seats and structure at 7 each, with 10 crash-related complaints and no fire complaints. Given that it has the highest complaint count of any post-1990 year, tied 1994 TSB volume, and still carries 3 recalls, 1995 is not the strongest year in this generation; a 1996 or later example would likely present a lower-risk purchase based purely on the federal record.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
32
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
111
Owner complaints
10 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 111 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility39
Service Brakes, Hydraulic10
Seats7
Structure7
Power Train7
Engine & Engine Cooling4
Latches/Locks/Linkages4
Seat Belts3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

96V015000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And LinesReported 23/01/1996

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

95V048000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And LinkagesReported 20/03/1995

IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 32 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
17-NA-0732023-02-21EquipmentThis warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action…
PIP4723F2022-01-14Service Brakes, HydraulicThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIP4723D2020-01-31Electrical SystemThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIC4696E2019-11-22EquipmentThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how…
17NA0732019-09-18EquipmentThis warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 Lumina APV take?

4 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Lumina APV have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.