1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
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row seat on the six passenger van and the center second row seat of the seven passenger van may lock up and cannot be withdrawn from the retractor.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: the occupants of these seats will not be able to use the affected belt. in the event of a vehicle crash, unbelted occupants are at increased risk of injury.
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.
Owner complaints
76 complaints4 involved a crash2 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure
While driving the vehicle (1992 chevrolet lumina apv) , the two rear cradle bolts of the frame pulled through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. the rear cradle was no longer supported at these mounting locations and dropped to the ground, and the steering intermediate shaft was…
While driving the vehicle (1992 chevrolet lumina apv) , the two rear cradle bolts of the frame pulled through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. the rear cradle was no longer supported at these mounting locations and dropped to the ground, and the steering intermediate shaft was ripped off with a complete loss of steering resulting from same. the steering wheel spun free with no connection to wheels. no steering of any type available while driving from this failure. The vehicle was being driven at about 25 mph so a safe stop was made in the middle of the road (no steering available at all). however, that was a matter of luck. if the vehicle was being driven at a higher speed, a crash would have resulted due to no steering being available after failure. There was a recall campaign for the 1991 model lumina apv. nhtsa campaign ID number for the 1991 model was 97v058000. *tr
- Steering › Column
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on a residential roadway, the steering coupler of the steering column fractured without warning and the vehicle lost control. the contact managed to pull the vehicle over without incident. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the steering coupler was replaced. the manufacturer was alerted.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
The ABS frequency IS extremely low making the brakes completely un-efficient when operating (mainly winter time). lately the ABS comes on during the final breaking, disabling the break for ~0.5 sec and accelerating the engine, giving a final kick ~ 0.5 - 1M instead of final stop. I want this ABS disabled for good, IS extremely dangerous, mainly in city driving. thanks, adrian
- Seats
Driver seat of 1992 chevrolet lumina apv minivan has broken at the bottom of the seat. In its original condition, seat had an "adjustable wheel" on the right rear side of the seat for adjusting the back of the seat forward and backward. after the seat broke, I inquired at several chevrolet…
Driver seat of 1992 chevrolet lumina apv minivan has broken at the bottom of the seat. In its original condition, seat had an "adjustable wheel" on the right rear side of the seat for adjusting the back of the seat forward and backward. after the seat broke, I inquired at several chevrolet dealerships in the area and they all stated that the seat IS no longer available through the manufacturer. I contacted several junk yards in the area before I found another seat. the seat was put in and it has lasted about 6 months and the same thing has happened to this one. when I inquired again at several junk yards, I was told by several of them that this IS a common problem with both front seats, with these "adjustable wheels", on the chevrolet lumina apv, pontiac transport and the oldsmobile silhouette. IS there something that can be done for these seats? I don't need the seat to adjust...it can be permanently fixed in place. right now, I'm driving around with this seat back laying in the seat directly behind the drivers seat. I also believe that having the seat back like that while I'm transporting other passengers (with no available seats left) IS a safety hazard for the passenger in the seat directly behind me. please advise...soon!! thanking you in advance...john hallman. *nlm
- Structure › Frame and members
While making a turn at low speed, vehicle lost steering. Dealer contacted.*ak. Consumer stated the rear cradle bolt on the front subframe pulled through the retainers due to corrosion, the cradle would no longer support the mounting, which also caused the shaft to separate.*jb
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Passenger side seat belt will not return into the retractor, leaving occupant without any restraint. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. *Ak the passenger front seat belt retractor broke. The retractors were poorly built since on two previous occasions the retractors were not working properly. *Yh
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Driver's side replaced 4/99 same proble gm notified and fixed free due to the fact that it was a safety problem; now they refuse to fix the passenger side due to the fact that there IS 90,000 miles on vehicle; as far as I'm concerned it IS still a safety issue regardless of mileage. I had 64,000 miles on vehicle when driver's side was replaced in 1999.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seatbelt will not release, making it unusable. there has been a recall on this vehicle, for other seatbelts in other locations for this same reason. *ak
- Suspension › Rear
After stopping at red light I pulled into an intersection and heard a loud boom at which point the rear end of minivan was sliding sideways. I pulled over thinking I had a blowout. Mechanic examined vehicle. In his twenty years in the business he had never seen anything like this. The rear trailer…
After stopping at red light I pulled into an intersection and heard a loud boom at which point the rear end of minivan was sliding sideways. I pulled over thinking I had a blowout. Mechanic examined vehicle. In his twenty years in the business he had never seen anything like this. The rear trailer arm snapped cleanly in half, shearing my emergency brake cable and came within centimeters of shearing regular brakes. If I had been going 209mph instead of 10, mechanic assured me that the tire would have folded under itself flipping the vehicle
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Driver's seatback broke and collapsed backwards while traveling up an incline at 30 mph. dealer / manufacturer waere notified,and unwilling to assist. Was informed vehicle was out of warranty/ not cover under a recall. Provide any further details on this matter. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Both of the front door handles broke within a couple of weeks of each other. the rear sliding door handle IS loose and feels like the other two did just before they stopped working. when this one goes, my only way to get into my van will be thru the rear hatch. the passenger door will open from the inside only. the drivers side door won't open either way.
- Tires
Front r/h tire, less than 2 wks old, blew suddenly at 40 mph for no apparent reason. No road debris presant, or pot holes etc. tire had no face punchers, seam looks separated. blow out cause car to hit a cement wall, major damage, but wife ok, thank god. need some advice here, need to collect car damages . Thanks, ray zeller 860-654-4442. *ak (dot number: U9MO tiresize: p205/70r15)
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Please disregard form. *ak
- Service brakes, air › Antilock
We have had consistant problems with our anti-lock brakes. when brakes are applied at low speeds on dry pavement anti-lock brakes will seem to activate and give out, leaving me with no brakes for a few moments. and the anti-lock break light inside the car will come on at various times and stay…
We have had consistant problems with our anti-lock brakes. when brakes are applied at low speeds on dry pavement anti-lock brakes will seem to activate and give out, leaving me with no brakes for a few moments. and the anti-lock break light inside the car will come on at various times and stay on, even when vehicle IS first started. This problem has been reported to tony cheverolet and other repair shops and yet the problem still consist. we were wondering if this problem could be related to the recent recall of the chrysler bendix 10 ABS? would our brakes be similar or the same model as the ones being recalled? and has general motors had complaints with these makes and models? We have had problems with this system since we've first owned the van.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Both driver and passenger side seat belts will not retract in the housing mechansim, causing the seat belt to be very loose or very tight depending on the occupant of the seat. Consumer has contacted the dealer. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The driver's seat belt lies slack the entire length of the belt. it doesn't retract back into the belt holder to secure the driver snugly into the seat. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
I got in and attempted to put right front seat belt on. it would not "rewind" and will not come out of fully extendend position. unable to use this seat in vehicle now due to extreme safety risk. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Front passenger and left rear seatbelts retractors have failed. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's seat belt will not retract. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Complete brake loss due to design flaw, frayed and worn brake hose/line due to high stress point in the location of the hose during suspension travel. Mjs
- Fuel system, other
Gas gauge did not register the correct levels of fuel whicn caused the vehicle to unexpectedly run out of gas. please give any further details. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The front seatbelt retractors do not retract, leaving room between the belt and the passenger. Dealer says the retractors need to be replaced. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
The fuel sending unit and fuel tank system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to stall, and may cause a crash. dealer needed to replace the tank, as well. please provide further information. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Hydraulic hose ruptured where it meets the vertical support on the wheel assembly
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
While filling up the fuel tank there was no indication that the tank was filled, causing fuel to spill over. owner took fuel tank apart and found the top of the tank separated from the fuel sending unit. The dealer was notified about the problem. The fuel tank has not been replaced. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine cradle separation
In april 1997, gm notified odi of a rear engine cradle bolt defect in certain model year (my) 1990-91 u vans and my 1988-91 w cars that could result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.gm identified the problem as excessive crevice corrosion of the engine cradle retainer after years…
In april 1997, gm notified odi of a rear engine cradle bolt defect in certain model year (my) 1990-91 u vans and my 1988-91 w cars that could result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.gm identified the problem as excessive crevice corrosion of the engine cradle retainer after years of exposure in a severe corrosive environment.the recall covered approximately 680,000 vehicles registered in 14 rust belt states; including almost 70,000 my 1990-91 u vans.the recalled vehicles received new rear cradle bolts and retainers. Gm changed the material composition of the retainers in the my 1992 u vans to provide improved corrosion resistance.the my 1992 retainers are aluminized steel with a 2.5 mm protective coating of zinc/chromate organic.there have been only five (5) failures identified in the subject vehicles after more than 10 years of exposure.based on the low failure rate and the age of the vehicles, there IS no evidence of a safety defect trend in the subject vehicles. This recall query IS closed.
- Front brake hose failure
There is no summary currently available
- Trnsaxl oil hose separates
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.
- 6089996Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when in park on incline.
- 619370Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking brake not applied.
- 52576Special policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system.
- 52350Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator).
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 39722Transmission fluid seeps around clamp at transmission oil cooler line.
- 39545Binding/sticking or hard to open fuel filler door (new spring and release cable).
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
- 39075Fuel tank thud/clunk.
- 37936Sliding door rattles.
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