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.
Chevrolet Lumina Apv seat belt problems
31 of the 476 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Lumina Apv describe seat belt won't latch or retract, most of them for the 1992 model year.
- owner complaints
- 31
- worst model year
- 1992
Is there a fix? There are 5 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
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.
3.4l v6 engine failure was a leak in intake manifold gasket. Airbag failure was a defective seatbelt retractor, causing airbag warning light to stay lit.
The drivers' seatbelt retractor broke.
Passenger side seat belt will not return into the retractor, leaving occupant without any restraint. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak the passenger front seat belt retractor broke. The retractors were poorly built since on two previous occasions the retractors were not working properly.
3 seat belt retractors fail to retract. Front passenger seat back is loose, falls back when leaned on. Front passenger seat arm rest in unmovable. Chevrolet should be responsible to repair these safety components.
Drivers seat belt retractor is broken, seat belt is slack and cannot tighten
Rear seat belts and driver's seat belt will not retract. Dealer has been notified, and will not repair. Please provide further information.
Seat belt retractor will not retract back into position, will not hold occupant, causing loss of protection.
After extending seat belt, retraction was weak; eventually, seat belt would suddenly not retract at all. For unknown reason(s), seat belt would again function normally for a time, then it would stop retracting again.
Related recalls
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: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- 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 at risk of injury in the event of a collision than those using safety belts.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove third row safety belt retractors and reinstall them properly.
Recall number 94V015000 · 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
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 93V212000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- A right hand seat/shoulder belt retractor may have been installed in the second row left hand seat position (directly behind driver).
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 91V046000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Lumina Apv seat belt
Which Chevrolet Lumina Apv years have seat belt won't latch or retract problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1992 (8 complaints), 1990 (6 complaints) and 1993 (6 complaints).
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