no report yet
Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Risk. VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.
1993 Chevrolet Lumina APVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 45 owner complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 26, 2008. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV has problems
45 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Seat belts
7Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
5Visibility
5Seats
4Electrical system
4Latches/locks/linkages
3Fuel system, gasoline
3Equipment
3Vehicle speed control
127 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 12 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 2 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 1 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 12 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Front: webbing
Risk. IMPROPER SHOULDER BELT RETRACTION DOES NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR COLLISION.
no report yet
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE AFFECTED BELT.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
1993 vs. every other Lumina APV year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lumina APV median. How we score
'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV, and the recalls they led to.
- TRNSAXL OIL HOSE SEPARATESNo recall
In owners' words
What Lumina APV owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
RECALLS 94V027 AND 94V015 DO NOT COVER MY VAN, BUT DESCRIBE THE PROBLEMS I AM HAVING EXACTLY. SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VAN IN 1995 THE REAR SEATBELTS HAVE LOCKED UP AT THE ODDEST TIMES. ALL OF THE BACK SEAT BELTS (NOT JUST THE ONES DESCRIBED IN 94V027) LOCK UP AT TIMES AND WILL USUALLY UNLOCK WITH A FEW…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS LOCK AND WILL NOT RELEASE THE SEAT BELTS. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT BELTS THAT ARE CLOSEST TO THE SLIDING DOOR BECOME STUCK INSIDE OF THE DOOR. GENERAL MOTORS STATED THAT RECALL # 94V100000 (SEAT…
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…
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