no report yet
Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Risk. VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.
1994 Chevrolet Lumina APVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 65 owner complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 15, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV has problems
65 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Seat belts
8Power train3 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes, hydraulic4 crash/fire/injury
5Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
5Latches/locks/linkages
5Structure1 crash/fire/injury
5Visibility
3Fuel system, gasoline
158 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 14 | 0 |
| Power train | 8 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 5 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 4 |
| Air bags | 5 | 4 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 1 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 15 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1994 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
Front: retractor
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: PASSENGERS SEATED IN THESE POSITON MAYBE UNABLE TO EXTRACT AND FASTEN THEIR SEAT BELTS UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS MOVED TO A MORE…
no report yet
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE SAFETY BELT WOULD NOTRESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT, SUBJECTING THE OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURIES.
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
1994 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
NHTSA crash tests
1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV safety ratings
1994 Chevrolet Lumina/APV in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV, and the recalls they led to.
- TRNSAXL OIL HOSE SEPARATESNo recall
- PASSENGER SIDE DASH FIRESNo recall
In owners' words
What Lumina APV owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DT: THE CONTACT STATES TRANSMISSION STILL ACTS LIKE IT WANTS TO OVERHEAT. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ON JAN 5TH THE LINES ARE LEAKING. THE CONTACT FEELS THIS IS RELATED TO RECALL 96V015000. THE CONTACT HAS NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER. THE VEHICLE HAS 202,000 MILES ON IT. ALSO, THE FRONT AND…
VEHICLES SAFETY BELT HAS A POOR DESIGN DUE TO EXTENSION PLAY AND GIVE CAUSING BELT TO TWIST UP AND BEING UNABLE TO RETRACT.IN ACCIDENT SEATBELT WILL NOT HOLD.
SEAT BELT: MIDDLE ROW DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS BROKEN. BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE, AND WHEN IT DOES LOCK IT IS DIFFICULT TO UNLOCK. *AK
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