1996 Chevrolet Lumina Apv
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina Apv. Newest first.
Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Certain passenger vehicles and MINI vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. these and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between january 1, 1996 and october 31, 1997, could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel IS moved back and to the right. if the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. if the pinion shaft moves even further, the driver will require much higher effort to turn left and may not be able to turn the wheel as much as intended. with the maximum pinion shaft movement, which requires internal gear component damage, the driver can encounter high resistance to turning left, followed by unintended power assist to the right. in any of these conditions, a crash could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly IS necessary. owner notification began january 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Owner complaints
35 complaints2 involved a crash4 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
I smelled smoke in my vehicle, so I pulled over. it seemed to be coming from the vent. my friend thought it was electical, so he started pulling fuses to stop the problem. I discerned that the problem was the motor that opened and closed the automatic door opener on the van. I told my friend to…
I smelled smoke in my vehicle, so I pulled over. it seemed to be coming from the vent. my friend thought it was electical, so he started pulling fuses to stop the problem. I discerned that the problem was the motor that opened and closed the automatic door opener on the van. I told my friend to just get out and I called the fire department immediately, but by the time they had arrived my car was fully engulfed in flames. I am thankful that I did not have my children with me at the time as I don't know if I could have gotten them out in time. my three year old would have been in the built-in car seat which IS next to the door. the fire happened so fast. I might add I have never had any problems with the door or automatic door opener. my car was totaled. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wiper motor failure. Windshield wipers work intermittently and sometimes not at all ! *Ak
- Electrical system
Loud tapping sound from engine when first started.*ak
- Electrical system · Steering › Rack and pinion · Visibility › Power window devices and controls · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Experienced intermittent of power steering, lost steering control of the vehicle. Replaced rack and pinion. *Bf the vehicelk rack and pinion faield prior to receiving the recall notice. the driver's side power window motor failed, the alternator, air conditioning and windshield wiper assembly also failed. *nm
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
The windshield wipers faileed intermittently. dealer stated problem could not duplicated. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Engine overheated due to intake gasket failure. Wife and minor child stuck on the side of interstate at 9:30 pm.,with stranded vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving, the engine will cut out, then run smooth again, causing the car to jerk. several times the engine would die. the car would start back up, when you put into gear and push the gas, the engine would cut out, the car would jerk as the engine cut out and then reengage, but eventually…
While driving, the engine will cut out, then run smooth again, causing the car to jerk. several times the engine would die. the car would start back up, when you put into gear and push the gas, the engine would cut out, the car would jerk as the engine cut out and then reengage, but eventually the engine would die. we sent to our local repair shop, he replaced the spark plugs, minor tune, replace air filter, check fuel pump - ok, and replace fuel filter. car ran fine for three days and then repeated the same problem. took back into shop, replaced ignition switch and coils. engine runs ok, but when engaging into gear engine did not have the same response as before, it felt like it was running at half speed. car IS now slow to gain speed. top speed IS 65 miles per hour. now 'service engine soon' light IS on, sometimes flashing.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
My 1996 lumina MINI van caught on fire at the rear right wheel well because of a wiring short. Luckily my grandchildren were in the store when they came out the fire department was putting the fire out. Both the side and back doors could not open because the power lock module had melted. If anyone would have been inside they would not been able to get out of the vehicle safely. *la
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Windshield wiper switch works intermittently.*ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
After recall for the power steering assembly 02 v 286 000 was performed the power steering failed again. *nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The brake line failed, which caused the vacuum booster and master cylinder to be inoperative. *jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
The windshield wipers worked intermittently*jb
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
The windshield wipers worked intermittently.*jb
- Structure › Body › Door
The owner "van has danger" due to the drivers' side door IS not able to open from the inside without repeated excessive force or from the outside. please describe details. mr
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Rear driver shoulder belt buckle would not release from locking mechanism, resulting in seat belt being cut to release child occupying the seat. please give any further details.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer was traveling 30 mph on a main highway, she went to apply brakes, and anti-lock system didn't work. dealership will be notified.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying brakes at 20 mph or less it momentarily loses brakes for approximately 3-5 seconds before restoring them. dealer notified, and unable to duplicate the problem. *ak vehicle had brake failures repeatdly. anti lock brake light came and stayed on while driving. *yh
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving about 65 mph heard a noise and saw through the rear mirror tread on the back. then stopped and the right rear tire had a tread separation.but, the never went flat. general tire p205/70 R15. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
Headrests on driver's and passenger's seats had insufficient padding, causing consumer to get a bump on back of head when invovled in a rearend accident.*ak
- Vehicle speed control
Speed control locked up, causing the vehicle to accelerate. the driver had to put the vehicle in park to stop. dealer has inspected vehicle. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
During a heavy rainstorm the windshield wipers just stopped working . *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Consumer smelled strong fumes inside vehicle. Consumer opened the hood, and noticed fuel leaking onto the engine from the fuel pressure valves. *Ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Water IS leaking from the air conditioner to the passenger's side where the wires are stored. the dealer has repaired the vehicle prior to this incident. *ak
- Seats
On the driver's seat a weld snapped and the drivers seat IS no longer stable. The car can be driven but we were told it was not under warranty any longer due to the mileage. We feel that this IS a manufacturers defect and it should be corrected by the company. I intend to send a letter to the company also.
- Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
The headrests are not high enough to support the driver's head and they are loose. Dealer has replaced the foam in the headrest. Vehicle was struck from rear by a truck . Driver sustained neck injuries, and vehicle was totaled. *Ak
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.
- 10170494This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 10004768Engine oil or coolant leak. Gm reminder. Install new lower intake manifold gasket. Updated 7/18/08
- 10001282Engine oil or coolant leak.
- 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.
- 634708Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation.
- 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.
- 619360Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors.
- 604343Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire.
- 600282Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire.
- 52600Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape).
- 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.
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