1994 Chevrolet Lumina Apv
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1994 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.
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.…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Improper shoulder belt retraction does not provide adequate protection to the seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
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.
The third row safety belt retractors may be installed incorrectly and may lock-up when the vehicle IS on slopes of less than 15 degrees, which does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Risk and remedy
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 level surface. unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury in the event of a collision than those using safety belts.
Remedy
Dealers will remove third row safety belt retractors and reinstall them properly.
The safety belt retractors for the rear center position are missing a pawl spring and in case of an accident, will allow the safety belt webbing to extend beyond the minimum requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of an accident the safety belt would notrestrain the occupant, subjecting the occupant to increased risk of injuries.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the safety belt retractor assembly and replace the retractor if the pawl spring IS missing.
Owner complaints
65 complaints7 involved a crash9 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering · Suspension
Catastrophic sub frame failure. after 16 years of salted ne ohio roads the van's front sub frame collapsed and made the vehicle unsafe to drive. it would jolt from lane to lane while shifting, and had lost most steering control. mechanics replaced over $700 of parts trying to fix the issue until…
Catastrophic sub frame failure. after 16 years of salted ne ohio roads the van's front sub frame collapsed and made the vehicle unsafe to drive. it would jolt from lane to lane while shifting, and had lost most steering control. mechanics replaced over $700 of parts trying to fix the issue until a friend found the real culprit of the clunking and lost steering. Please be very wary of gm products in the rust belt. replacement of sub frame solved all issues procured from initial problem however, and it IS fairly inexpensive to have a sub frame shipped up here from arizona especially considering the engines/trans in these vehicles were just about bullet proof and it just didn't make sense to junk such a reliable running vehicle. good vehicle otherwise and the unibody IS galvanized, so the rest of the vehicle IS sound.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines · Seat belts › Front › Webbing
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…
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 middle seat belts are not retracting. The webbing IS coming off. This problem IS in related to recalls 93v212000 and 94v100000. the contact has not received a recall letter concerning the seat belts. *ak updated 11/29/2005 - *nm the engine overheated, the intake manifold gasket was replaced. updated 01/11/06. *Jb the consumer IS still waiting on a response from the manufacturer. updated 05/24/06
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
I was reading information on the following: nhtsa action number : pe95062 nhtsa recall campaign number : n/a make : chevrolet model: lumina apv manufacturer : general motors corp. year : 1994 component : electrical system:wiring my 1994 lumina apv started to smoke in the steering column…
I was reading information on the following: nhtsa action number : pe95062 nhtsa recall campaign number : n/a make : chevrolet model: lumina apv manufacturer : general motors corp. year : 1994 component : electrical system:wiring my 1994 lumina apv started to smoke in the steering column on 2 occasions. I turned off the ignition key and it stopped. I turned it back forward to the on position without starting the vehicle and it did not smoke then, but when I went ahead and started the van IS began to smoke again. Being the only vehicle I own and cant go without it, I carefully removed the 4 screws on the center wheel that holds the airbag, and found that the large yellow plug that conects the airbag was blackened by heat. Have you received any other notifications of this in the past? Thank you in advance.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
I have a 1994 chevrolet lumina apv. back in 2000 I had the windshield washer motor/assembly replaced because of failure to operate on numerous occasions. in the past two years gm has issued a repair/refund for same motor for all other vehicles with problems but not for the lumina/lumina apv.…
I have a 1994 chevrolet lumina apv. back in 2000 I had the windshield washer motor/assembly replaced because of failure to operate on numerous occasions. in the past two years gm has issued a repair/refund for same motor for all other vehicles with problems but not for the lumina/lumina apv. this was a costly repair and would like to know what gm IS going to do about it. I have called gm's customer service and reported/ inquired about this problem at least a dozen times. I know of many lumina owners who have had this problem and repaired them. when IS this going to be resolved???*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
I own a 1994 chevrolet lumina van and the windshield wipers work only when they "feel like it". in speaking to an independent mechanic (not a chevy dealership), he mentioned that this IS the same windshield wiper assembly that IS on your recall 98v150001, however, this vehical IS not listed as…
I own a 1994 chevrolet lumina van and the windshield wipers work only when they "feel like it". in speaking to an independent mechanic (not a chevy dealership), he mentioned that this IS the same windshield wiper assembly that IS on your recall 98v150001, however, this vehical IS not listed as part of that recall. upon contacting chevy, they used that same reasoning as not covering replacement. if, in fact, this IS the same windshield wiper motor as what's in the other chevrolet models listed in the recall, it would seem to me that replacement of that part would also be covered on the lumina van. *ak
- Steering › Column
Vehicle steering column was made of aluminium instead of steel. *mr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The anti-lock brake system failed and the brakes "locked up". consumer collided with a tree.
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Collided head-on into a tree and the driver's side air bag did not deploy. ph
- Tires
Consumer states that the spare tire rack and cable have broken from underneath the vehicle while driving. Dealer and the manufacturer has been notified . Feel free to provide any further information.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
While driving 10 mph, consumer heard a loud bang, then vehicle lost power steering. dealer determined that pulley off water pump sheared off its axle, causing serpentine belt to come off. *ak *mj
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch
While traveling on highway noticed a smell of smoke coming from dimmer switch. dealership IS aware of problem.*ak mechanic found no problems or damage. may have been an isolated incident. Consumer has no further complaints. *jg
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
While driving about 45 mph vehicle suddenly went down in front, up in the back. Consumer pulled over,and saw cable that held spare tire in place had snapped. Spare tire turned up sideways, and jacked vehicle up in back.*ak
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Spare wheel IS suspended below car by a small cable. this cable fractured at the joint with the block which clamps the wheel. there IS no locking mechanism for the wheel. this failure could have occurred on the highway, the wheel would have dropped to the pavement and would have caused grave danger to any following motorist.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
I would like the chance to speak with someone regarding this matter. No safety defect listed. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes seem to give out when coming to a stop sign or traffic light. *Ak
- Structure › Body › Door
When opening the door on the driver's side door handle fell down into the door frame, making it impossible to open the door from the inside or the outside. door handle was replaced by personal mechanic at owner's expense. *Ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hatchback/liftgate › Lock · Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate
We have had all the door handles break, causing the passengers to be unable to open or close their doors. the rear back hatch has broken three times at an approximate cost of $150 for each repair. after reading the tom and ray article in the arizona republic on jan. 1, 2000, I beleive this IS a very common problem that can cause a safety hazard.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
While driving down the road in a heavy rainstorm windshield wipers just stopped. Contacted dealer and said it was out of warranty. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When brakes are applied to stop, the anti-skid system lock releases and lock up again. If they only lock once, then they will go out, making it seem that the vehicle has no brakes. To stop, the pedal has to be stood on. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Unknown or other
When driving the vehicle, it made loud noises and the engine check light came on. Dealer had transmission replaced. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
I had been traveling aproximately 180 miles at a speed of 70 mph when the engine suddenly died for no reason at all. This had happened before a year prior. I took it in to the chevrolet service provider I have been using for all my maintenance. I have to keep a regular approved maintenance…
I had been traveling aproximately 180 miles at a speed of 70 mph when the engine suddenly died for no reason at all. This had happened before a year prior. I took it in to the chevrolet service provider I have been using for all my maintenance. I have to keep a regular approved maintenance schedule. The service people told reported that they ran an engine diagnostic scan. Ck codes. None stored. Test drive for 47 miles. Did not die, miss or act up. I explained to them again that it didn't happen within that mileage and they told they could not do anything about it. I told them that I would pay for everything. I explained to them that they were putting my family in danger. Still no results. I got in touch with the chevrolet consumer complaint office. They gave me a file number(9903 433 48). They said that since it was over 3 years old and 36,000 miles there was nothing they could do. When the episode occurred I was in the middle lane of an eight lane highway. I was within 20 feet of being ran over by a semi-truck before I made it to the side of the road. I don't know what to do. Please help with any information possible. Thank you chester rainwaters. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicle came to a abrupt stop. It would not move in any gear. In drive gear, with enough acceration, the car lunged forward and stopped again with loud sound accompanied. Dealer claims transmission failure, new transmission needed. 48000 mi. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Vehicle wire harness located underneath dashboard has worn down from normal vehicle movement. Wire harness has no shield or protection, and made contact with body frame. This shorted vehicle electrical system out while attempting to start vehicle, and caused a fire in the fuseable link, ignition…
Vehicle wire harness located underneath dashboard has worn down from normal vehicle movement. Wire harness has no shield or protection, and made contact with body frame. This shorted vehicle electrical system out while attempting to start vehicle, and caused a fire in the fuseable link, ignition and destroyed other assorted wires. Filed a claim with my insurance agency (allstate), and claim was denied because they felt it was a factory defect. Attempted to contact GMC customer assistance center (file claim # 990102910.) the representative stated they would not be able to process a claim or report due to the vehicle being out of warranty and over 36,000 miles. They refused my request for additional consideration soley because the vehicle was out of warranty. This electrical problem may be a serious defect. I bring this to your attention that in the hope you might bring this to the attention to GMC. Either this IS a factory flaw or assembly line error. I don't know. However I know that this should not have occurred. Luckly, I was not driving or this vehicle was parked somewhere unattended in my garage. Please help me. thank you! *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Stalling of vehicle intermittently. vehicle taken to chevy dealership 3 times for repair. dealership unable to fix problem due to being unable to recreate the stalling. vehicle continues to stall. at my request, I had the fuel pump & hoses replaced. also changed distibutor cap and coil. vehicle continues to stall. at a loss as to how are where to get vehicle repaired.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Passenger side dash fires
There is no summary currently available
- Trnsaxl oil hose separates
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.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 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.
- 4032300Unknown
- 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.
- 52571Intermittent hestiations, low power, and rough running engine in cold temperatures (replace pcm).
- 52350Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator).
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 43039Unknown
- 43036Unknown
- 39817New a/c control assembly.
- 39722Transmission fluid seeps around clamp at transmission oil cooler line.
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
- 39082Frame insulator noise.
- 39075Fuel tank thud/clunk.
- 38073Gradual loss of power/low voltage reading.
- 37936Sliding door rattles.
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