1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv. Newest first.
This IS not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: minivans equipped with front bucket seats. the front seat recliner mechanism lower bolts can loosen. a loose bolt could fatigue and break, resulting in the seat back falling rearward.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The seat could suddenly fall backward, distracting the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten or replace the bolts at no charge to the owners. this policy IS in effect until june 30, 2002.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and MINI vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. the rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
A right hand seat/shoulder belt retractor may have been installed in the second row left hand seat position (directly behind driver).
Risk and remedy
Risk
The incorrect retractor may cause the belts to lock upif the van IS parked on a steep grade. As a result of this, the occupant couldnot extend the belt for use.
Remedy
Replace shoulder belt assembly.
The rear modular seat frame hold-down hooks may not meet the required pull force at the rear set anchorage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicles would not conform to fmvss 207.
Remedy
Replace rear hold down hooks and pivot rivets with heat treated hardware.
Owner complaints
99 complaints5 involved a crash2 involved a fire8 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
Goodyear regatta 2 tires with 23 thousand miles are beginning to leak and split half way up the sidewall of both front tires from a raised area around the circumference of the inside of each tire. *tr
- Structure › Frame and members
Consumer received recall notice 97v058000 concerning rear cradle bolt failure. the problem recurred after recall repairs were done. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Driver's seat back broke, causing consumer to fall backwards into rear seats. *Ak
- Structure › Frame and members
While the consumer was pulling into his driveway he heard aloud bang. the driver immediately lost steering control and the steering wheel turned 360 degrees non stop. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer who determined that the subframe rusted which caused the engine and rack and pinion to collapse to the ground. *ak *nlm
- Structure
The dealership IS refusing to honor recall 97v058000 for the rear cradle bolts without reason.*ak
- Structure
The dealership IS refusing to honor the recall 97v05800 concerning rear cradle bolts without giving a reason.*ak
- Steering
Rear cradle bolt on the right side IS pulling through the retainer affecting steering control. related recall 97v058000. consumer contacted manufacturer who advised that recall has expired and they are no longer honoring it. ph
- Structure
The rear cradle bolts snapped while the consumer was driving. The cradle bolts were on recall for rusting and breaking in other states but not in the consumer's state. *yh
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hatchback/liftgate › Lock
Sliding door latch failed, also back hatch latch failed. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · Steering › Rack and pinion · Structure › Body · Structure › Body › Door · Structure › Frame and members · Tires
Vehicle experienced power steering leak, dealer replaced the rack and pinion, consumer was also informed that the power steering cooler was missing. *slc also upon inspection consumer was informed that the sub frame was rotted out and was advised the vehicle IS unsafe to operate. *jg *jb
- Structure › Frame and members
Subframe reported to be - "rotted out" - vehicle unsafe to drive. component as not let go yet - it IS on the verge. discovered during repair of rack and pinion unit. would like to send you detailed letter with pictures.*ak
- Structure › Frame and members
While driving 10-15 mph consumer heard a clunk, steering felt tight, then spun freely. Mechanic determined subframe assembly bolts snapped off on both sides, causing steering wheel to become detached.*ak
- Seats
Driver's seat snapped in half at lower seat section. *Ak
- Structure
While driving 30-35 heard a noise. pulled over and checked under vehicle. Then, began to drive and without warning column dropped off. Mechanic stated that engine cradle bolts rusted. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. there IS a recall 97v058000 concerning rear engine cradle bolts; however, consumers vehicle not affected due to vin. *Ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
There IS a recal listed on this vehicle for this problem and we also received a recal notice from manifacturing. they now say there IS no recall for this problem. the bolts apparently loosen and can break causing seat to fall back while driving. this IS what happened to us. at least we were no moving when the seat/bolt broke.*ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
We were at a stoplight and made a right turn and heard an awful clunk - we proceeded about 1/2 mile and tried to pull into our parking space and our steering wheel all of a sudden would only "spin around". we could not turn the car at all - we had to call a tow truck - had it towed across the street to our shop. this could have created a tragedy had it been out on the freeway.
- Tires
Left front tire peel on side of the tire came off.
- Structure
Recall 97 v 058 000/ rear cradle bolts: rear cradle bolts retainer failed on both sides, snapping steering wheel column while driving, and causing loss of steering control. Believed this was due to corrision. dealer was notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter because this vehicle not covered under recall due to vin. *Ak
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion) · Structure
While driving steering wheel disangaged, and had to pull to side and wait for a tow truck to tow vehicle to a near shop, where gear steering gear box box was replaced, but not under recall 97 v 058 000M. Consumer was charged for it. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Consumer was traveling about 45mph on highway and steering wheel gave out without prior warning. *Ak
- Wheels
Wheel separated from vehicle while in motion. *Ak
- Structure
Recall 97 v 058 000/cradle bolts: rear cradle bolts have broken while pulling into a parking space. Please provide any further details on this matter.*ak
- Structure
Front engine cradle mounts rusted, causing bolts to pull through, and cradle assembly dropped. vehicle has been repaired. *ak
- Steering › Column locking › Anti-theft device
A horrifying experience! the tilt-steering locking mechanism disengaged in a tight steering maneuver in heavy traffic. Locking mech. Then was totally inoperative. Steering wheel tilted up and down freely, and tilted slightly to left. Vehicle did respond to steering, but was very unsafe to drive.…
A horrifying experience! the tilt-steering locking mechanism disengaged in a tight steering maneuver in heavy traffic. Locking mech. Then was totally inoperative. Steering wheel tilted up and down freely, and tilted slightly to left. Vehicle did respond to steering, but was very unsafe to drive. As a career reliability engineer/quality manager, I assess this as a life-threatening major failure that never should happen. Manufacturer's customer rep ignored my complaint on excuse that "vehicle IS out of warranty." I paid highly for repair; yet chevy has a safety problem. Please do investigate this type failure.
- Structure
General motors has recall on engine cradle bolts on the 1990 lumina passenger vehicle, but it does not apply to lumina mini-van. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine cradle separation
The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control
- Engine cradle separation
On april 1, 1997, general motors corporation filed a defect information report to recall the subject vehicles, registered in 14 high corrosion states, to replace the rear engine cradle bolts and retainers.the rear engine cradle bolts would either fracturer or pull through the retianers due to corrosion.as of september…
On april 1, 1997, general motors corporation filed a defect information report to recall the subject vehicles, registered in 14 high corrosion states, to replace the rear engine cradle bolts and retainers.the rear engine cradle bolts would either fracturer or pull through the retianers due to corrosion.as of september 1998, the sixth quarter, 59.3% of the subject vehicles had been repaired.in addition to the complaints of front engine cradle bolt failures in the above failure report summary, odi has received six reports of possible front engine cradle bolt failures, including two crashes.an rq IS warranted to determine the extent of failures of the front engine cradle bolts and retainers on the subject vehicles.
- Cradle bolt failures
There is no summary currently available
- Front seat back collapse
Alleged front seat back collapse due to recliner bolt
- Front seat back collapse
Subject vehicles are alleged to experience inadvertent front seat back collapse due to fracture of front seat recliner mounting bolts.
- Alleged engine subframe mount/insulator
Alleged failures of engine frame insulators/mounts to unibody frame may allow separation of engine subframe, resulting in compromise or loss of steering control with the vehicle in motion.
- Wheel failures
There is no summary currently available
- Apv fuel line fires
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 39545Binding/sticking or hard to open fuel filler door (new spring and release cable).
- 39075Fuel tank thud/clunk.
- 37936Sliding door rattles.
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