1990 CHEVROLET Lumina APV Problems & Complaints
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STRUCTURE
33 complaints
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 97V058000 CONCERNING REAR CRADLE BOLT FAILURE. THE PROBLEM RECURRED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE. *AK
Jul 28, 2004
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
Oct 01, 2003
THE DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE RECALL 97V05800 CONCERNING REAR CRADLE BOLTS WITHOUT GIVING A REASON.*AK
Jul 09, 2003
THE DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO HONOR RECALL 97V058000 FOR THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS WITHOUT REASON.*AK
Jul 09, 2003
THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS SNAPPED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. THE CRADLE BOLTS WERE ON RECALL FOR RUSTING AND BREAKING IN OTHER STATES BUT NOT IN THE CONSUMER'S STATE. *YH
Sep 28, 2002
+ 28 more complaints for this component
SEATS
14 complaints
DRIVER'S SEAT BACK BROKE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO FALL BACKWARDS INTO REAR SEATS. *AK
Feb 06, 2004
DRIVER'S SEAT SNAPPED IN HALF AT LOWER SEAT SECTION. *AK
Apr 04, 2002
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.*AK
Feb 12, 2002
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. *AK
Jan 14, 2000
EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES WHEN DRIVING, EVEN WHEN THE SEAT IS LOCKED IN. *AK *SLC
Nov 03, 1997
+ 9 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11 complaints
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN OIL LEAK, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED. *SLC
Apr 17, 2002
RECALL FOR ENGINE MOUNTS ANDWHEELMOUNTING SERVICE CRACKS. NEVER GOT RECALL. *AK
Sep 30, 2000
ENGINE MOUNT CRADLE BOLTS WILL NOT REMAIN IN THE FRAME ONCE THEY ARE FASTENED.
Dec 08, 1998
VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE OTHER DETAILS. *AK
Oct 24, 1997
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE ENGINE STOP WORKING DEALER SAY THE ENGINE NEEDS A REBUILT THERE WAS NO WARNING . TT
Aug 17, 1995
+ 6 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
11 complaints
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED. *SLC
Apr 17, 2002
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, AND AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE VEHICLE STOPS. REPLACED THE BRAKE HOSE THREE TIMES. *AK
Sep 09, 1998
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED FRONT BRAKE HOSE FAILURE WHEN UPON BRAKING HOSE BROKE, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR THEN CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD. *AK
May 03, 1996
BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO FLOOR WHILE TRYING TO BRAKE, HAD FIXED HAPPENED AGAIN, HAD ACCIDENT. TT
Sep 18, 1995
EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEMS, HAD TO REPLACE PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS FIVE TIMES. TT
Aug 22, 1995
+ 6 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
10 complaints
DRIVERS SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS BROKEN, SEAT BELT IS SLACK AND CANNOT TIGHTEN
Aug 26, 2000
SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT RETRACT BACK INTO THE RETRACTOR. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED.*AK
Mar 16, 2000
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.
Oct 11, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC RECOIL DOES NOT RECOIL BACK INTO POSITION, CAUSNG LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK
Nov 16, 1998
SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES LOCK UP AND WILL NOT RELEASE. *AK
Aug 22, 1997
+ 5 more complaints for this component
STEERING
9 complaints
REAR CRADLE BOLT ON THE RIGHT SIDE IS PULLING THROUGH THE RETAINER AFFECTING STEERING CONTROL. RELATED RECALL 97V058000. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED THAT RECALL HAS EXPIRED AND THEY ARE NO LONGER HONORING IT. PH
Feb 05, 2003
WE WERE AT A STOPLIGHT AND MADE A RIGHT TURN AND HEARD AN AWFUL CLUNK - WE PROCEEDED ABOUT 1/2 MILE AND TRIED TO PULL INTO OUR PARKING SPACE AND OUR STEERING WHEEL ALL OF A SUDDEN WOULD ONLY "SPIN AROUND". WE COULD NOT TURN THE CAR AT ALL - WE HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK - HAD IT TOWED ACROSS THE STREET TO OUR SHOP. THIS COULD HAVE CREATED A TRAGEDY HAD IT BEEN OUT ON THE FREEWAY.
Jan 22, 2002
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH ON HIGHWAY AND STEERING WHEEL GAVE OUT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK
Apr 02, 2001
A HORRIFYING EXPERIENCE! THE TILT-STEERING LOCKING MECHANISM DISENGAGED IN A TIGHT STEERING MANEUVER IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. LOCKING MECH. THEN WAS TOTALLY INOPERATIVE. STEERING WHEEL TILTED UP AND DOWN FREELY, AND TILTED SLIGHTLY TO LEFT. VEHICLE DID RESPOND TO STEERING, BUT WAS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. AS A CAREER RELIABILITY ENGINEER/QUALITY MANAGER, I ASSESS THIS AS A LIFE-THREATENING MAJOR FAILURE THAT NEVER SHOULD HAPPEN. MANUFACTURER'S CUSTOMER REP IGNORED MY COMPLAINT ON EXCUSE THAT "VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY." I PAID HIGHLY FOR REPAIR; YET CHEVY HAS A SAFETY PROBLEM. PLEASE DO INVESTIGATE THIS TYPE FAILURE.
Nov 14, 2000
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL. WAS FORCED TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD, BOLTS BROKE OFF IN FRAME AREA/STEERING. . *AK
Mar 10, 2000
+ 4 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
6 complaints
SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILED, ALSO BACK HATCH LATCH FAILED. *AK
Sep 16, 2002
THE FIRST PROBLEM I HAVE REPORTED IS THAT OF FAULTY DOOR LATCHES. WE HAVE HAD THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S-SIDE DOOR LATCH FIXED THREE TIMES. IT DETACHES ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR, USUALLY WHEN THE POWER DOOR LOCK IS CLICKED AT THE SAME TIME AS SOMEONE IS PULLING ON THE DOOR LATCH TO GET IN OR OUT OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE REAR HATCH DOOR LATCH BROKE AND WAS REPLACED. IT WAS CHEAPLY MADE. NOW THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR'S LATCH SEEMS TO HAVE BROKEN, AS WE CANNOT EXIT THE VAN USING THAT DOOR LATCH, BUT IT WILL WORK ON THE OUTSIDE. THE OTHER COMPLAINT I HAVE SUBMITTED IS THAT OF THE ENGINE'S "CHOKING OUT" OR A KIND OF "VAPOR LOCK" KIND OF PROBLEM. WHEN THE ENGINE GETS HOT, AND IT IS WARM OUTSIDE, I HAVE A VERY DIFFICULT TIME RESTARTING THE ENGINE AND KEEPING IT RUNNING. IT IS LIKE IT DOESN'T GET ENOUGH GAS OR SOMETHING. IF I REV IT UP A LOT, IT EVENTUALLY MAY FALL INTO A SUITABLE IDLE, AND WILL OPERATE. BUT DURING THE REVVING PROCESS, IT CHOKES OUT. I'VE HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS, BUT THIS SPRING I'VE NOTICED THAT IT IS MUCH WORSE. MECHANICS ARE BAFFLED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. *AK
Apr 10, 2000
WHENEVER CONSUMER OPENS THE TAILGATE DOOR THE DOOR DOES NOT STAY OPEN. *AK
Aug 12, 1998
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LATCHES AND LOCK ON ALL DOORS, EXCEPT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR, WILL NOT UNLOCK . THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Feb 10, 1998
HAD PARKED VEHICLE & LOCKED DOORS & LEFT; RETURNED & PUT KEY IN LOCK & TURNED KEY; DOOR FAILED TO OPEN; GRABBED HANDLE TO OPEN BUT TO NO AVAIL; GOT IN ON PASSENGER SIDE. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC SAID SPRING BROKE INSIDE OF DOOR. *AK
Jul 01, 1997
+ 1 more complaint for this component
TIRES
4 complaints
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
May 04, 2008
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. *SLC
Apr 17, 2002
LEFT FRONT TIRE PEEL ON SIDE OF THE TIRE CAME OFF.
Oct 01, 2001
HOISTED CABLE LOCATED UNDER REAR OF VEHICLE THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE (DONUT) SNAPPED/BROKE, CAUSED SPARE TIRE FALL TO GROUND, ONCOMING TRAFFIC HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID ACCICENT, SPEED 20 MPH.*AK
Sep 12, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaints
BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER PUTS VEHICLE IN PARK BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON. CONSUMER HAS TO UNHOOK BATTERY SO THAT LIGHTS WON'T RUN DOWN THE BATTERY. *AK
Jun 12, 2000
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEED CAR CUT OFF SOMETIMES CAN'T CUT BACK ON . TT
Aug 23, 1995
REPLACED DISTRIBUTOR CAP 4 TIMES.
Jul 25, 1995
REPLACED ALTERNATOR.
Jul 25, 1995
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
THIS IS A SERIOUS DEFECT. FAMILIES IN VANS WILL BE KILLED IF RECALL ISN'T APPLIED IN MN. GM REFUSES TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. HELP ME, PLEASE. *NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
Mar 14, 2000
THIS IS A SERIOUS DEFECT. FAMILIES IN VANS WILL BE KILLED IF RECALL ISN'T APPLIED IN MN. GM REFUSES TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. HELP ME, PLEASE. *NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
Mar 14, 2000
DASHBOARD PADDING DISINTEGRATED/FELL APART. *AK
Jan 14, 1998
REPLACED OIL PRESSURE SENSOR.
Jul 25, 1995
STEERING,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING LEAK, DEALER REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION, CONSUMER WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING COOLER WAS MISSING. *SLC ALSO UPON INSPECTION CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS ROTTED OUT AND WAS ADVISED THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE. *JG *JB
Apr 17, 2002
WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL DISANGAGED, AND HAD TO PULL TO SIDE AND WAIT FOR A TOW TRUCK TO TOW VEHICLE TO A NEAR SHOP, WHERE GEAR STEERING GEAR BOX BOX WAS REPLACED, BUT NOT UNDER RECALL 97 V 058 000M. CONSUMER WAS CHARGED FOR IT. *AK
May 11, 2001
DRIVING VEHICLE AND STEERING TIGHTER THAN USUAL REGARDLESS OF TRAVELING SPEED, CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE ONTO RAMP, CHANGED OIL AND HEARD THUMP NOISE. LOOKED INSIDE STEERING WHEEL COULD BE SPUN IN CIRCLES. DROVE VEHICLE OFF RAMP, REAR PART OF FRONT FRAME HANGING DOWN. *AK
Mar 18, 1997
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
WHILE ENTERING MY DRIVEWAY, THE WIRE CABLE WHICH ATTACHES THE SPARE TIRE BROKE, CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO DROP TO THE GROUND. THIS 1/8 INCH WIRE CABLE IS THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE SPARE IN PLACE. WHEN IT BREAKS, THE WHEEL FALLS OUT ON TO THE ROAD. IT DID NOT CAUSE A PROBLEM, SINCE IT HAPPENED AT LOW SPEED, WHILE ENTERING MY DRIVEWAY. HOWEVER, I WOULD HATE TO BE FOLLOWING A VEHICLE, AT HIGHWAY SPEED, IF THE SAME THING SHOULD HAPPEN. *AK
Jul 22, 2000
REPLACED TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODULE.
Jul 25, 1995
VISIBILITY
2 complaints
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DOES NOT STAY IN CONTACT WITH MOTOR TO OPERATE THE WASHERS OR WIPER MOTOR.I TRIED WIRE TYING IT TOGETHER,BUT THAT ONLY LASTS A COUPLE OF DAYS THANKS, ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. *AK
Apr 07, 2000
REPLACED REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS.
Jul 25, 1995
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
FIRST IT STARTED BLOWING FUSES SO I CHECKED THE FUEL PUMP IT WORKED FINE I CHECKED THE WIRES THE LOOKED GOOD SO I THANK THAT IT HAS TO BE THE OIL PRESSURE SENDER/FUEL PUMP SWITCH
Feb 13, 2000
.SNAP-ON FUEL LINE CONNECTORS PULLED APART, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
May 10, 1995
POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
CONSUMER STATES THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS SNAPPED ON BOTH SIDES OF AUTOMOBILE. CONSUMER STATES THIS WAS A RECALL IN 1997 AND SHE HAD IT CORRECTED. NOW IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN.
Jan 11, 2000
TRANSMISSION STALLS WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING IT TO LOCK UP. *AK
May 30, 1996
WHEELS
1 complaint
WHEEL SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION. *AK
Mar 19, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
RIGHT FRONT DOOR FAILED TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE
Sep 16, 1999
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
MY CONCERNS ARE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS OF THE CENTURY SMART MOVE CAR SEAT. A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO I CONTACTED CENTURY AFTER INSTALLING THE CAR SEAT. I WAS DISSATISFIED WITH ITS REARWARD FACING INSTALLATION. IT WAS VERY LOOSE AND I TRIED ALL OF THE SUGGE
Mar 02, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
CONSUMER HAD REPLACED THE BRAKE SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE ROTORS/SHOES, ETC. SHE IS COMPLAINING THAT WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES PEDAL, THE BRAKES DON'T WORK PROPERLY. IT IS ALSO IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE FAMILY TO GET INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE USING THE DOOR HANDLES. FINALLY, THE SEAT BELTS ARE NOT SECURING THE PASSENGERS WHERE A PERSON HAD SECURED THE SEAT WITH A SCREW DRIVER. *AK
Jun 19, 1998
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
LIGHTING FROM HEADLAMPS DIMINISH WHILE DRIVING. AFTER A WHILE LIGHTS RETURN TO ITS RESUMED POSITION. PROBLEM IS SPORADIC. *AK
Jun 30, 1997
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE VEHICLE HAS ENGAGED BY ITSELF WITHOUT THE OWNER PRESSING THE BUTTON. *AK
Jun 20, 1997
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina APV have?
The 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina APV currently has 123 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina APV?
The most common problems reported for the 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina APV are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
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Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina APV VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina APV reliable?
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