Recalls 94v027 and 94v015 do not cover my van, but describe the problems I am having exactly. Since we bought the van in 1995 the rear seatbelts have locked up at the oddest times. All of the back seat belts (not just the ones described in 94v027) lock up at times and will usually unlock with a few days of driving. All of the rear seatbelts will lock on an incline (as described in 94v015) and not unlock until the van is moved to level ground. My kids know that sometimes they can not put on their seatbelts until the van is moving. My concern is that the recalls should cover more seatbelts and more vans than listed. The left rear seatbelt (only) of my van appears to be covered by a recall, yet all the seatbelts are the same. '94 seatbelts are cover by the recall 94v015, but mine are not, even though they have the same problem and appear to be the same seatbelts. Chevrolet replaced all of the seatbelts under warranty once many years ago, and the situation improved until the warranty expired.
The worst 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Seat belts12
- Engine7
- Fuel system5
- Seats5
- Visibility5
- Electrical4
- Locks4
- Acceleration3
- Steering3
- Body2
- Transmission2
- Brakes1
- Lights1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv
Recalls 3
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 96V015000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: webbing
- What is wrong
- 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) childseat installed next to the power sliding side door. The 1993 involved vehicles have standard seats in that same position.
- 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 side of a vehicle with a power sliding side door.
Recall number 94V100000 · Recall details
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- Vehicle fails to conform to fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the safety belt of the left third row seat on the six passenger van and the center second row seat of the seven passenger van may lock up and cannot be withdrawn from the retractor.
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the occupants of these seats will not be able to use the affected belt. In the event of a vehicle crash, unbelted occupants are at increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are being asked to inspect their vehicles to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits a lockup condition. Based on this inspection, dealers will replace the safety belts if the belt locks up. Replacement of the suspect safety belt will be available to consumers for the life of the vehicle.
Recall number 94V027000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Trnsaxl oil hose separates
There is no summary currently available
PE94070
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv 17
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E or 4T65-E transaxles may comment on a...
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4T60-E transxales may comment on a grinding and / or...
- Intermittent hestiations, low power, and rough running engine in cold temperatures (replace PCM)
- Special policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system
- Engine hard to start (replace fuel pump pulsator)
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure)
- Cold start rattle noise
- Unknown
- New a/c control assembly
- Transmission fluid seeps around clamp at transmission oil cooler line
1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 21 | 18 |
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 |
What 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet lumina apv. The contact stated that the rear seat belt retractors lock and will not release the seat belts. In addition, the seat belts that are closest to the sliding door become stuck inside of the door. General motors stated that recall # 94v100000 (seat belts:front:webbing) and recall # 94v027000 (seat belts:rear) are not recognized and do not apply to his VIN. In order to use the seat belts, the contact must drive over a few bumps in the road for the seat belts to release. The body style was unknown. The current mileage is 160,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.
The middle passenger seat belt failed to retract when release. It stayed in the release position. There was a recall on this issue but the dealership was unable to tell if the recall applied to the consumer vehicle identification number because the recall was 10 years old. *jb also, the front passenger seat belt failed to retract.
The tailgate lock failed to lock or unlock when applied. Consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that lock mechanism needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once and had not been resolved. *ak the tailgate lock cylinder retainer came off which resulted in the lock cylinder falling out of the tailgate.
The windshield wipers in my van do not work sometimes. Taken to my mechanic twice for repairs and both times they were working properly and the problem can not be found. Has been happening since last summer and only happens sporadically.
The drivers' seatbelt retractor broke.
The drivers seat is breaking away from it's mountings
Consumer states fuel tank started to implode on the bottom causing the pump pick up to come in contact with the tank bottom cutting off fuel supply resulting in a no start condition. *tt
The vehicle does not have a middle brake light, consumer beleives this is a potential safety hazard.
While driving accelerator was stuck open at full throttle. Vehicle towed to dealer. Feel free to provide any further information.
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Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv
Is the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv reliable?
Owners have filed 45 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, close to a typical Lumina Apv model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv?
Seat belts, with 12 complaints. Next is engine (7).
How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv have?
3 recalls, covering power train and seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv seat belts?
Yes, 2 recalls: 94V100000, 94V027000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Lumina Apv have the most seat belts problems?
The Chevrolet Lumina Apv model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1992 (17 complaints), 1994 (14 complaints) and 1993 (12 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.1L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16 city and 21 highway.
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