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Chevrolet Lumina APV Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

4 recall campaigns on record across 1 model year of the Chevrolet Lumina APV. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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4
Recall Campaigns
358
Owner Complaints
28
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
1 affected model years27 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 1994

Affected Model Years

19944R · 47C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Seat/Restraints3 campaigns (75%)
Transmission1 campaign (25%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Chevrolet Lumina APV

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
22
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
20
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
18
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
15
SEATS
14
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
12
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
10

Based on 358 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 28 injuries reported.

All Chevrolet Lumina APV Recall Campaigns

#94V0150001994 Chevrolet Lumina APVSeat/Restraints
Issued: Invalid Date

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

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: 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 …

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THIRD ROW SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS AND REINSTALL THEM PROPERLY.

#96V0150001994 Chevrolet Lumina APVTransmission
Issued: Invalid Date

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

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: VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

#94V1000001994 Chevrolet Lumina APVSeat/Restraints
Issued: Invalid Date

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

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)…

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 …

#93V2120001994 Chevrolet Lumina APVSeat/Restraints
Issued: Invalid Date

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

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: 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.

Recalls by Component

Chevrolet Lumina APV Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Lumina APV have?
The Chevrolet Lumina APV has 4 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 1994 through 1994.
Is my Lumina APV under recall?
Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.
What is the most recalled Lumina APV year?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV has the highest recall campaign count (4 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.
Does a Lumina APV recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?
Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Who pays for recall repairs on a Lumina APV?
The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

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