1995 Chevrolet Lumina Apv
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1995 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.
These vehicles were assembled with throttle cable support brackets that could contact the throttle lever system and inhibit the throttle return. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: the throttle may faitl to return quickly causing the engine speed to not decrease to a level anticipated by the driver.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the throttle cable support bracket.
Improperly manufactured brake pedal arm causes the brake pedal arm to fracture during braking.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in a loss of brake operation increasing braking distance and the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all suspect brake pedal assemblies.
Owner complaints
104 complaints10 involved a crash11 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Failure of windshield wipers. First they would only work if it wasn't raining (cleaning windshield), now they have stopped all together. This has caused incidence of being stranded and near crashes even on christmas day with my two children and having to get rides to and from work. There IS a…
Failure of windshield wipers. First they would only work if it wasn't raining (cleaning windshield), now they have stopped all together. This has caused incidence of being stranded and near crashes even on christmas day with my two children and having to get rides to and from work. There IS a recall on this for all other 1995 chevrolets but not the apv seems as though since this problem IS occurring on this vehicle the recall should be on it also. I could hear the motor trying to work and would sometimes be able to manually push the wipers back and forth to get them working again, but now they are locked up. *jb
- Seats
I have a 1995 chevy lumina van and the steel frame under the drivers seat keeps breaking. I welded the first seat 3 times until it was so bad I had top buy another one. The second seat I got was the same and I am about to weld it a second time also. I know of another person with a 1992 lumina van who had the same problem. I can't believe it hasn't been recalled yet. Thanks . *nm
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Windshield wipers only work when they want to. On going problem since I bought van. Chevy says no recall was issued and it's not their problem. I have replaced the motor and still have the same problem. I can not drive if it IS raining due to wipers may work but they could stop working again at any…
Windshield wipers only work when they want to. On going problem since I bought van. Chevy says no recall was issued and it's not their problem. I have replaced the motor and still have the same problem. I can not drive if it IS raining due to wipers may work but they could stop working again at any time. Also wiper fluid does not work when wipers do not work. I can not tell you how many failures due to it happens everytime it rains/snows/sleets. Meaning they may work or may not but if they do work they always stop. *Jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
When I bought my van in may of 2004 I began having problems with my windshield wipers only working sporadically, I thought I would check into it and see if might be a recall regarding my vehicle. When I went online to search I found the exact problem I was having and checked to see if I was…
When I bought my van in may of 2004 I began having problems with my windshield wipers only working sporadically, I thought I would check into it and see if might be a recall regarding my vehicle. When I went online to search I found the exact problem I was having and checked to see if I was covered, I discovered multiple gm recalls that covered the problem I was having, and online it seemed as though my van qualified. When I phoned a dealer with my vin #, I was told I was not covered under the recall. I believe that my vehicle IS experiencing the same problem covered by the recall of thousands of other gm vehicles. Also, I have replaced the wind shield wiper motor and still have the same problem. *Jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
While driving in a rainstorm windshield wipers failed intermittently. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Ref: nhtsa recall no. 97V017000 some of these vehicles have a strained or separated windshield washer/wiper switch wire. this can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. this has occurred twice during operation of my vehicle…
Ref: nhtsa recall no. 97V017000 some of these vehicles have a strained or separated windshield washer/wiper switch wire. this can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. this has occurred twice during operation of my vehicle while driving on interstate highways and needing the wipers during a sudden rain storm. five minutes later the wipers would be working again. I have contacted both the dealer I bought the new car from, and chevrolet (1-800-222-1020) and neither knew anything about this type of problem. *la
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Problems with vehicle's windshield wipers.*mr the consumer stated the windshield wipers stopped working while driving in the rain, the consumer was forced to pull over. *jb *nlm
- Equipment · Power train › Automatic transmission
Inability to stop moving vehicle causing an accident. this vehicle IS a 1995 chevy lumina minivan. driving 55 (posted speed limit) down a rural highway and approaching stop sign, the vehicle would not slow down fast enough to make the stop, forcing evasive action by driver and an oncoming, cross…
Inability to stop moving vehicle causing an accident. this vehicle IS a 1995 chevy lumina minivan. driving 55 (posted speed limit) down a rural highway and approaching stop sign, the vehicle would not slow down fast enough to make the stop, forcing evasive action by driver and an oncoming, cross traffic vehicle. vehicle going cross traffic evaded the hit by swerving and subsequently hitting a telephone pole. neither driver suffered significant injury. upon investigation, it was found that the throttle on the van was stuck, causing the inability to down shift out of gear and slow the vehicle quickly enough to make the stop. the brakes were found to have 75% available pad and were in excellent working order. the antilock brake system was found to be in working order, responding appropriately under circumstance. the transmission in this van was completely rebuilt by a reputable transmission rebuilder who IS registered with the automatic transmission rebuilders association in october 2002. a throttle problem occurred shortly after the transmission was rebuilt, and the problem was fixed under warranty. that particular time there was simply a shudder when going from 4TH to 5TH gear, and there was no threat to safety known. the van worked properly until the date of the incident which IS the cause of this complaint.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Front windshield wiper intermittent operation.
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
1995 chevrolet lumina apv drivers side seat track/frame breaks, causing the back of the seat to recline suddenly. I had a 1994 chevrolet lumina apv which was involved in an accident in febuary of 2001, in which the seat track/frame broke. Mine just broke while I was driving. Luckily I was it at a…
1995 chevrolet lumina apv drivers side seat track/frame breaks, causing the back of the seat to recline suddenly. I had a 1994 chevrolet lumina apv which was involved in an accident in febuary of 2001, in which the seat track/frame broke. Mine just broke while I was driving. Luckily I was it at a time when there wasn't much traffic, and I got stopped without an accident. I have talked to an upholestry shop and a dealer and have been told this IS common on these vans. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers intermittently work. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
I have a 1995 chevrolet lumina apv minivan. I have had windshield wiper problems for years but refused to pay $300-400 to have them repaired because I felt it to be a product defect. now, gm has a massive recall on many models but mine IS excluded even though I was told by a few service people over the years that it was a chronic problem in gm minivans. I want them to include my vehicle in the recall. *nlm
- Structure › Frame and members
The welds on the seat broke. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Visibility: windshield wipers, fail to work when you need them to work, damp weather , rainy weather, they are getting worse failing to work when your driving in bad weather, working when they want too!!! This happened right after I purchased the lumina van, new,24 miles on it, took it back to the…
Visibility: windshield wipers, fail to work when you need them to work, damp weather , rainy weather, they are getting worse failing to work when your driving in bad weather, working when they want too!!! This happened right after I purchased the lumina van, new,24 miles on it, took it back to the dealer, they said they couldnt fine anything wrong because they were working then ( the wipers ) 8 years later I still have the same problem.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Hugh towns end of chevrolet customer service declined to honor recall 97v017000. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving 75mph car shut off, causing loss of power steering.*ak the engine shuts off in the idle position or when moving. Consumer has contacted gm and filed a safety report. this vehicle has been repeatedly checked. *jg
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
The wipers will just quit at random. this has happened several times. the heater core started leaking and had to be replaced. both ball joints went bad around 30,000 miles, one under warranty, one just after 36.000 miles. the power steering pump started leaking at the pump shaft and made…
The wipers will just quit at random. this has happened several times. the heater core started leaking and had to be replaced. both ball joints went bad around 30,000 miles, one under warranty, one just after 36.000 miles. the power steering pump started leaking at the pump shaft and made a real mess of the engine compartment before it was replaced. and I didn't report yet that the intake manifold started leaking oil recently and IS under repair right now. this vehicle has needed alot of repairs that a quality product wouldn't have had.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers just quit,and sometime will work for a few wipes than nothing!!! Then will work just like they were desighned to do,have had to pull over , and off the the highway when rain has started because the wipers wouldn't come on!!! I never know if they are going to work properly,i…
Windshield wipers just quit,and sometime will work for a few wipes than nothing!!! Then will work just like they were desighned to do,have had to pull over , and off the the highway when rain has started because the wipers wouldn't come on!!! I never know if they are going to work properly,i thought it was because of the age of my vehicle!! but I have seen where nsta IS investigaing complaints on gm wipers!! so I thought I would write and voice my concerns!!! thanks for listening. *ak
- Child seat
Intergrated child seat was used less than 2 years by previous owner/current owner and child straps will no longer lock.*ak
- Seats
Driver's seatback has broken as well as tracks on bottom of seat.*ak
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
I purchased the used 1995 chevy minivan in november 1997. exactly 30 days to the date of the sale my wife was driving the minivan on a parkway which had no breakdown lane. she heard a very loud strange noise coming from the vehicle. she got off the parkway at the next exit and pulled to the side…
I purchased the used 1995 chevy minivan in november 1997. exactly 30 days to the date of the sale my wife was driving the minivan on a parkway which had no breakdown lane. she heard a very loud strange noise coming from the vehicle. she got off the parkway at the next exit and pulled to the side of the road. by the time she was able to get to a safe place to park the noise had stopped. she walked around the vehicle looking for anything out of order and saw nothing. she got back in the van and began driving, the noise still had not returned. as she was about to get back on the parkway the right front wheel of the vehicle suddenly flew off of the vehicle. she watched the tire go straight up into the air, "very high" and came down bouncing on the street in front of the van and then going to the side of a road and rolling up an embankment before it stopped. when the tire flew off the van slammed down into the street with great force. the impact of the wheel flying off as well as the van slamming into the street caused the entire side panel of the right front side of the van from the door to the headlight to shatter all over the street. the van was towed to the dealer which IS was purchased from 30 days earlier and we were told by the service department that there was a "defect in the lug nuts" which caused the wheel to fly off. each lug nut had made a clean break causing the wheel to fly off. please let us know if you have received any other complaints for this type of incident.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Middle rear lap belt would latch intermittently or not at all. dealer has been notified . Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.*ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Intermittently windshield wipers became inoperate. dealer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving approximately 40 mph brake pedal was applied on several occasions. However, vehicle failed to stop, and hit a large boulder. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
A private mechanic examined vehicle and determined that transmission oil cooler line was loose and separated from coupler. consumer contacted manufacturer, and was told this vehicle was not affected by recall 96v015001. *ak *jb
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
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 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.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 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.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 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.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947This 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.
- 10114924This 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.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 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.
- 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).
- 51296Intermittent neutral or loss of drive at highway speeds or from fourth gear (replace control valve body assembly).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 43039Unknown
- 43036Unknown
- 39817New a/c control assembly.
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
- 39082Frame insulator noise.
- 39075Fuel tank thud/clunk.
- 38073Gradual loss of power/low voltage reading.
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