1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

135

Owner Complaints

6 Crashes 2 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV

The 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV has received a total of 135 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE, SEATS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (12 complaints), Structurebodydoor (12 complaints), and Structureframe And Members (12 complaints).

Recalls for the 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV, potentially affecting up to 864,737 vehicles.

Recall 97V058000 — STRUCTURE

| 676,535 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE REAR CRADLE WOULD NOT LONGER...

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 91V046000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

| 400 vehicles affected

Defect: A RIGHT HAND SEAT/SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE SECOND ROW LEFT HAND SEAT POSITION (DIRECTLY BEHIND DRIVER).

Consequence: 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.

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Recall 89V164000 — SEATS

| 343 vehicles affected

Defect: THE REAR MODULAR SEAT FRAME HOLD-DOWN HOOKS MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIRED PULL FORCE AT THE REAR SET ANCHORAGE.

Consequence: VEHICLES WOULD NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 207.

Remedy: REPLACE REAR HOLD DOWN HOOKS AND PIVOT RIVETS WITH HEAT TREATED HARDWARE.

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Recall 99I003000 — SEATS

| 187,459 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV

135 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 12 3 Crashes 4 Injuries
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 12
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 12
Structure
Complaints: 9
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 4
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 4
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 3
Seats
Complaints: 3
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Tires
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Steering
Complaints: 2
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10226597 | TIRES | | 162,000 miles
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
#10083703 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | | N/A miles
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 97V058000 CONCERNING REAR CRADLE BOLT FAILURE. THE PROBLEM RECURRED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. *AK
#10057642 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | | N/A miles
DRIVER'S SEAT BACK BROKE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FALL BACKWARDS INTO REAR SEATS. *AK
#10037614 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | | 107,351 miles
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
#10026877 | STRUCTURE | | N/A miles
THE DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE RECALL 97V05800 CONCERNING REAR CRADLE BOLTS WITHOUT GIVING A REASON.*AK

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Safety Rating for the 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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