1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv seats problems

14 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 14%
crashes: 3
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front assembly: recliner
12

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Lumina Apv seats problems in other years

Related recalls

SeatsReported October 2, 1989 · 343 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The rear modular seat frame hold-down hooks may not meet the required pull force at the rear set anchorage.
Risk: Vehicles would not conform to fmvss 207.
Remedy: Replace rear hold down hooks and pivot rivets with heat treated hardware.

Recall number 89V164000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Front seat back collapseOpened September 30, 1997, closed June 8, 1999

Alleged front seat back collapse due to recliner bolt

EA97019

Front seat back collapseOpened April 7, 1997, closed September 30, 1997

Subject vehicles are alleged to experience inadvertent front seat back collapse due to fracture of front seat recliner mounting bolts.

PE97016

What 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 6, 2004 · Seats · MI

Driver's seat back broke, causing consumer to fall backwards into rear seats.

Filed Apr 4, 2002 · Seats · MI

Driver's seat snapped in half at lower seat section.

Filed Feb 12, 2002 · Seats · SC

There is a recal listed on this vehicle for this problem and we also received a recal notice from manifacturing. They now say there is no recall for this problem. The bolts apparently loosen and can break causing seat to fall back while driving. This is what happened to us. At least we were no moving when the seat/bolt broke.

Filed Jan 14, 2000 · Seats · SC

Recall 99i003000. Dlr said vehicle has been fixed, and it was not under recall. Owner received notice in mail. Manufacturer said that records did not go back that far.

Filed Nov 3, 1997 · Seats · PA

Every once in a while the front driver's seat moves when driving, even when the seat is locked in. *ak

Filed Jul 17, 1997 · Seats · MI

The driver's seat and front passenger's seat bolts broke, and they are both fully reclined. The driver's seat broke while the van was being driven.

Filed Jul 16, 1996 · Seats · PA

S seatback collapse/ defroster doesn't clear window/passenger shoulder harness will not extend from holster and 3 out of 4 door handles broke.

Filed Apr 10, 1996 · Seats · PA · crash · 2 injuries

Upon impact, during rear end collision, driver/pass. Seat backrest collapsed rearward.

Filed Mar 25, 1996 · Seats · MO

The front seatbacks broke when involved in an accident. Please describe.

Filed Dec 15, 1995 · Seats · NJ

Laid back to stretch while waiting in parking lot, and the seatback just collapsed.

Questions about the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv seats

Does the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv have seats problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the seats of the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv seats problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv seats?

Yes, 1 recall: 89V164000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Lumina Apv have bad seats?

The Chevrolet Lumina Apv model years with the most seats complaints are 1990 (14 complaints) and 1992 (11 complaints).