1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 45 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is seat belts (18% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 1996
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The middle passenger seat belt failed to retract when release. It stayed in the release position. There was a recall on this issue but the dealership was unable to tell if the recall applied to the consumer vehicle identification number because the recall was 10 years old. *jb also, the front passenger seat belt failed to retract. *sc”Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 2003
“The windshield wipers in my van do not work sometimes. Taken to my mechanic twice for repairs and both times they were working properly and the problem can not be found. Has been happening since last summer and only happens sporadically.”Owner report · Visibility · Aug 2002
“While driving accelerator was stuck open at full throttle. Vehicle towed to dealer. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · May 2002
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“A large crack in sub- frame/engine cradle from normal usage is a safety hazard and obvious flaw in integrity of this part.*ak”Owner report · Structure · Feb 2002
“The front two seat anchors on the driver's side have sheared off. I could understand if the bolts came loose or something, but these are clearly structural failure. Since it is the seat we are talking about it is clearly a safety issue that these components have failed. I can understand normal wear and tear, but the metal used in seat mounts shouldn't shear under normal wear and tear. And no, my wife and I don't weigh 400lbs or something. ;) thanx for any help you can provide.”Owner report · Seats · Feb 2002
“Driver's seat tracks and anchors broke apart after sitting down to start vehicle. Wooden blocks had to be placed underneath the seat in order to drive the vehicle to mechanic. *ak dealer replaced the left seat adjuster. *yh”Owner report · Seats · Jan 2002
“3 seat belt retractors fail to retract. Front passenger seat back is loose, falls back when leaned on. Front passenger seat arm rest in unmovable. Chevrolet should be responsible to repair these safety components.*ak”Owner report · Seats · Aug 2001
“The tailgate lock failed to lock or unlock when applied. Consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that lock mechanism needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once and had not been resolved. *ak the tailgate lock cylinder retainer came off which resulted in the lock cylinder falling out of the tailgate. *nm”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Sep 2000
“Spare tire hoist cable, which holds tire under vehicle, failed allowing tire to fall to road. In my case this happened when loading vehicle with heavy object which when dropped on deck caused tire to fall to ground. If this had occurred on highway it could cause accident for following vehicles. I understand that several other gm vehicle models have this arrangement and that they have had to replace mechanism.”Owner report · Equipment · Aug 2000
“While consumer's daugther was driving about 35 mph engine caught on fire without a warning, forcing driver off the road. Vehicle was totaled. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2000
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
THE SECOND ROW, RIGHT HAND SHOULDER BELT CAN BECOME "PINCHED" BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE DOOR FRAME PILLAR TRIM. THE SHOULDER BELT MAY NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE 1994 VEHICLES HAVE AN OPTIONAL INTEGRAL (BUILT IN) CHILDSEAT INSTALLED NEXT TO THE POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR. THE 1993 INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE STANDARD SEATS IN THAT SAME POSITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR FRAME PILLAR TRIM PANEL WITH A REDESIGNED TRIM PANEL. ALSO, A CAUTION LABEL WILL BE APPLIED TO THE CHILD SEAT ADVISING THE OWNER NOT TO INSTALL THE SEAT TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF A VEHICLE WITH A POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR.
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 TRANSMISSION LOADS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.
VEHICLE FAILS TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SAFETY BELT OF THE LEFT THIRD ROW SEAT ON THE SIX PASSENGER VAN AND THE CENTER SECOND ROW SEAT OF THE SEVEN PASSENGER VAN MAY LOCK UP AND CANNOT BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE RETRACTOR.
Remedy: OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO INSPECT THEIR VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF THE SUSPECT RETRACTOR EXHIBITS A LOCKUP CONDITION. BASED ON THIS INSPECTION, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SAFETY BELTS IF THE BELT LOCKS UP. REPLACEMENT OF THE SUSPECT SAFETY BELT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO CONSUMERS FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
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Is the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv reliable?
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv. The most complained-about area is seat belts (18% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 96,590 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:webbing. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.