Chevrolet Lumina APV vs Pontiac Montana
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Chevrolet Lumina APV | Pontiac Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 598 | 1,451 |
| Model years covered | 1987–1999 | 1997–2008 |
| Worst model year | 1995 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 1996 | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 49 | 98 |
| Fires reported | 24 | 18 |
| Injuries reported | 31 | 117 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 6 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.4% | 16.5% |
Chevrolet Lumina APV by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
81
13.5%
Brakes
77
12.9%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
73
12.2%
Seat Belts
65
10.9%
Seats
52
8.7%
Engine & Cooling
44
7.4%
Electrical System
34
5.7%
Doors, Latches & Locks
30
5.0%
Pontiac Montana by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
300
20.7%
Body & Structure
122
8.4%
Electrical System
120
8.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
102
7.0%
Airbags
99
6.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
99
6.8%
Brakes
93
6.4%
Doors, Latches & Locks
77
5.3%