1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV
3 recalls — 128 complaints — 37 TSBs
96V015000 Jan 23, 1996
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.
95V214000 Nov 3, 1995
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKETS THAT COULD CONTACT THE THROTTLE LEVER SYSTEM AND INHIBIT THE THROTTLE RETURN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE THROTTLE MAY FAITL TO RETURN QUICKLY CAUSING THE ENGINE SPEED TO NOT DECREASE TO A LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET.
95V048000 Mar 20, 1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE OPERATION INCREASING BRAKING DISTANCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES.
Complaint Statistics
128 total complaints
12 crashes 14 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 23 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 9 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 8 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 6 |
| SEATS | 6 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 6 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 5 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jan 9, 2007
Incident date: Sep 1, 2006
FAILURE OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS. FIRST THEY WOULD ONLY WORK IF IT WASN'T RAINING (CLEANING WINDSHIELD), NOW THEY HAVE STOPPED ALL TOGETHER. THIS HAS CAUSED INCIDENCE OF BEING STRANDED AND NEAR CRASHES EVEN ON CHRISTMAS DAY WITH MY TWO CHILDREN AND HAVING TO GET RIDES TO AND FROM WORK. THERE IS A RECALL... Read more
SEATS
Jun 12, 2006
Incident date: Jun 12, 2006
I HAVE A 1995 CHEVY LUMINA VAN AND THE STEEL FRAME UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT KEEPS BREAKING. I WELDED THE FIRST SEAT 3 TIMES UNTIL IT WAS SO BAD I HAD TOP BUY ANOTHER ONE. THE SECOND SEAT I GOT WAS THE SAME AND I AM ABOUT TO WELD IT A SECOND TIME ALSO. I KNOW OF ANOTHER PERSON WITH A 1992 LUMINA VAN WH... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Apr 3, 2006
Incident date: May 1, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO. ON GOING PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT VAN. CHEVY SAYS NO RECALL WAS ISSUED AND IT'S NOT THEIR PROBLEM. I HAVE REPLACED THE MOTOR AND STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I CAN NOT DRIVE IF IT IS RAINING DUE TO WIPERS MAY WORK BUT THEY COULD STOP WORKING AGAIN AT ANY ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Oct 7, 2005
Incident date: May 20, 2004
WHEN I BOUGHT MY VAN IN MAY OF 2004 I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORKING SPORADICALLY, I THOUGHT I WOULD CHECK INTO IT AND SEE IF MIGHT BE A RECALL REGARDING MY VEHICLE. WHEN I WENT ONLINE TO SEARCH I FOUND THE EXACT PROBLEM I WAS HAVING AND CHECKED TO SEE IF I WAS COVER... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Dec 11, 2003
Incident date: Nov 11, 2003
WHILE DRIVING IN A RAINSTORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Nov 25, 2003
Incident date: Jul 9, 2003
REF: NHTSA RECALL NO. 97V017000 SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER SWITCH WIRE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE DURING OPERATION OF MY VEHICLE WHIL... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Nov 20, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD WIPERS.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER. *JB *NLM
EQUIPMENT
Aug 8, 2003
Incident date: Jul 29, 2003
INABILITY TO STOP MOVING VEHICLE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS VEHICLE IS A 1995 CHEVY LUMINA MINIVAN. DRIVING 55 (POSTED SPEED LIMIT) DOWN A RURAL HIGHWAY AND APPROACHING STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN FAST ENOUGH TO MAKE THE STOP, FORCING EVASIVE ACTION BY DRIVER AND AN ONCOMING, CROSS T... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 8, 2003
Incident date: Jul 29, 2003
INABILITY TO STOP MOVING VEHICLE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS VEHICLE IS A 1995 CHEVY LUMINA MINIVAN. DRIVING 55 (POSTED SPEED LIMIT) DOWN A RURAL HIGHWAY AND APPROACHING STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN FAST ENOUGH TO MAKE THE STOP, FORCING EVASIVE ACTION BY DRIVER AND AN ONCOMING, CROSS T... Read more
Crash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Aug 5, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2003
FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER INTERMITTENT OPERATION.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 25, 2003
Incident date: Jul 13, 2003
1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV DRIVERS SIDE SEAT TRACK/FRAME BREAKS, CAUSING THE BACK OF THE SEAT TO RECLINE SUDDENLY. I HAD A 1994 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV WHICH WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN FEBUARY OF 2001, IN WHICH THE SEAT TRACK/FRAME BROKE. MINE JUST BROKE WHILE I WAS DRIVING. LUCKILY I WAS IT AT A TI... Read more
1 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jun 3, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2003
WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY WORK. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
May 12, 2003
Incident date: May 12, 2003
I HAVE A 1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV MINIVAN. I HAVE HAD WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEMS FOR YEARS BUT REFUSED TO PAY $300-400 TO HAVE THEM REPAIRED BECAUSE I FELT IT TO BE A PRODUCT DEFECT. NOW, GM HAS A MASSIVE RECALL ON MANY MODELS BUT MINE IS EXCLUDED EVEN THOUGH I WAS TOLD BY A FEW SERVICE PEOPLE OVE... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 13, 2003
Incident date: Mar 10, 2003
THE WELDS ON THE SEAT BROKE. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Feb 11, 2003
Incident date: Oct 9, 1995
VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPERS, FAIL TO WORK WHEN YOU NEED THEM TO WORK, DAMP WEATHER , RAINY WEATHER, THEY ARE GETTING WORSE FAILING TO WORK WHEN YOUR DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER, WORKING WHEN THEY WANT TOO!!! THIS HAPPENED RIGHT AFTER I PURCHASED THE LUMINA VAN, NEW,24 MILES ON IT, TOOK IT BACK TO THE D... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Sep 20, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2000
HUGH TOWNS END OF CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE DECLINED TO HONOR RECALL 97V017000. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 21, 2002
Incident date: Aug 14, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 75MPH CAR SHUT OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING.*AK THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF IN THE IDLE POSITION OR WHEN MOVING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED GM AND FILED A SAFETY REPORT. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPEATEDLY CHECKED. *JG
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jul 17, 2002
THE WIPERS WILL JUST QUIT AT RANDOM. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. THE HEATER CORE STARTED LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. BOTH BALL JOINTS WENT BAD AROUND 30,000 MILES, ONE UNDER WARRANTY, ONE JUST AFTER 36.000 MILES. THE POWER STEERING PUMP STARTED LEAKING AT THE PUMP SHAFT AND MADE A... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jul 17, 2002
THE WIPERS WILL JUST QUIT AT RANDOM. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. THE HEATER CORE STARTED LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. BOTH BALL JOINTS WENT BAD AROUND 30,000 MILES, ONE UNDER WARRANTY, ONE JUST AFTER 36.000 MILES. THE POWER STEERING PUMP STARTED LEAKING AT THE PUMP SHAFT AND MADE A... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Jul 17, 2002
THE WIPERS WILL JUST QUIT AT RANDOM. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. THE HEATER CORE STARTED LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. BOTH BALL JOINTS WENT BAD AROUND 30,000 MILES, ONE UNDER WARRANTY, ONE JUST AFTER 36.000 MILES. THE POWER STEERING PUMP STARTED LEAKING AT THE PUMP SHAFT AND MADE A... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Jul 17, 2002
THE WIPERS WILL JUST QUIT AT RANDOM. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. THE HEATER CORE STARTED LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. BOTH BALL JOINTS WENT BAD AROUND 30,000 MILES, ONE UNDER WARRANTY, ONE JUST AFTER 36.000 MILES. THE POWER STEERING PUMP STARTED LEAKING AT THE PUMP SHAFT AND MADE A... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jul 17, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS JUST QUIT,AND SOMETIME WILL WORK FOR A FEW WIPES THAN NOTHING!!! THEN WILL WORK JUST LIKE THEY WERE DESIGHNED TO DO,HAVE HAD TO PULL OVER , AND OFF THE THE HIGHWAY WHEN RAIN HAS STARTED BECAUSE THE WIPERS WOULDN'T COME ON!!! I NEVER KNOW IF THEY ARE GOING TO WORK PROPERLY,I THOUG... Read more
CHILD SEAT
May 23, 2002
Incident date: Apr 13, 2002
INTERGRATED CHILD SEAT WAS USED LESS THAN 2 YEARS BY PREVIOUS OWNER/CURRENT OWNER AND CHILD STRAPS WILL NO LONGER LOCK.*AK
SEATS
May 9, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2001
DRIVER'S SEATBACK HAS BROKEN AS WELL AS TRACKS ON BOTTOM OF SEAT.*AK
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jan 28, 2002
Incident date: Dec 1, 1997
I PURCHASED THE USED 1995 CHEVY MINIVAN IN NOVEMBER 1997. EXACTLY 30 DAYS TO THE DATE OF THE SALE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE MINIVAN ON A PARKWAY WHICH HAD NO BREAKDOWN LANE. SHE HEARD A VERY LOUD STRANGE NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. SHE GOT OFF THE PARKWAY AT THE NEXT EXIT AND PULLED TO THE SIDE ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 19, 2001
Incident date: Jun 6, 2001
MIDDLE REAR LAP BELT WOULD LATCH INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Nov 19, 2001
Incident date: Jun 6, 2001
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERATE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 19, 2001
Incident date: Jun 6, 2001
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP, AND HIT A LARGE BOULDER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Oct 26, 2001
Incident date: Oct 15, 2001
A PRIVATE MECHANIC EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE WAS LOOSE AND SEPARATED FROM COUPLER. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL 96V015001. *AK *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Jul 6, 2001
Incident date: Nov 1, 2000
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING OIL/ANTIFREEZE - NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AT DEALERSHIP REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND MOTOR. $650 TO FIX!!. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jul 6, 2001
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
AIR CONDITIONER 'RECHARGED' BY DEALER - WORKED 3 DAYS ($200.00) WAS TOLD SYSTEM LEAKS - NEEDS $700 REPAIR!!!. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jun 6, 2001
OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES WILL NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE. HOWEVER, DOORS STILL WILL NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 30, 2001
Incident date: Apr 24, 2001
INTERMITTENTLY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND CONDITIONS VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WILL START UP IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT HAS STALLED OUT. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Apr 5, 2001
Incident date: Mar 12, 2001
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T WORK SPORADICALLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE JANUARY 2000. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A SMALL SERVICE STATION, A GOODYEAR STATION, AND HEISER CHEVROLET. NONE OF THEM CAN FIND THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT DOESN'T HAPPEN THE DAY THEY HAVE IT. I JUST WANT TO KNOW THE CAUSE SO I CA... Read more
SEATS
Mar 9, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
MANUALLY OPERATED DRIVER'S SEAT MECHANISM BROKE TWICE.*AK THE BROKEN PART RESULTED IN DETACHING OF THE SEAT FROM THE FRAME ON THE RIGHT FRONT CORNER, AND CAUSED THE SEAT TO ROCK BACK WARD. THE BROKEN PARTS WERE WELDED TWICE. *YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 31, 2001
WHEN GEAR IS IN DRIVE OR WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN IT COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Jan 10, 2001
WHILE DRIVING COULD TURN ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND THEY WILL NOT OPERATE, JUST INTERMITTENTLY, AND SOMETIMES WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. CONSUMER HAD TO PLAY WITH SWITCH, AND THEY WILL WORK.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Nov 15, 2000
Incident date: Oct 16, 2000
CAR WAS WORKING FINE ON 10/15, WENT OUT TO START CAR ON 10/16, AND IT WAS COMPLETELY DEAD, TOWING COMPANY UNABLE TO JUMP START VEHICLE, WOULD CRANK BUT NOT TURN OVER. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC, WHO FOUND COOLANT HOSE CONNECTOR, HAD CRACKED AND WAS SPRAYING THE ALTERNATOR WITH COOLANT, CAUSING ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Nov 15, 2000
Incident date: Oct 16, 2000
CAR WAS WORKING FINE ON 10/15, WENT OUT TO START CAR ON 10/16, AND IT WAS COMPLETELY DEAD, TOWING COMPANY UNABLE TO JUMP START VEHICLE, WOULD CRANK BUT NOT TURN OVER. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC, WHO FOUND COOLANT HOSE CONNECTOR, HAD CRACKED AND WAS SPRAYING THE ALTERNATOR WITH COOLANT, CAUSING ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 15, 2000
Incident date: Oct 16, 2000
CAR WAS WORKING FINE ON 10/15, WENT OUT TO START CAR ON 10/16, AND IT WAS COMPLETELY DEAD, TOWING COMPANY UNABLE TO JUMP START VEHICLE, WOULD CRANK BUT NOT TURN OVER. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC, WHO FOUND COOLANT HOSE CONNECTOR, HAD CRACKED AND WAS SPRAYING THE ALTERNATOR WITH COOLANT, CAUSING ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 15, 2000
Incident date: Oct 16, 2000
CAR WAS WORKING FINE ON 10/15, WENT OUT TO START CAR ON 10/16, AND IT WAS COMPLETELY DEAD, TOWING COMPANY UNABLE TO JUMP START VEHICLE, WOULD CRANK BUT NOT TURN OVER. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC, WHO FOUND COOLANT HOSE CONNECTOR, HAD CRACKED AND WAS SPRAYING THE ALTERNATOR WITH COOLANT, CAUSING ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Oct 30, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP ALL THE TIME IN RAIN JUST LIKE ALL THE OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING AND ALL THE DEALER SAYS IS THAT THE VAN IS NOT UNDER THE COVERED RECALL. SAME EXACT PROBLEM OTHER PEOPLE GET FIXED WE WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR BECAUSE WE SURE CAN'T DRIVE IT LIKE THIS. IF I GET HURT I WILL SUE GMC. *... Read more
TIRES
Sep 24, 2000
Incident date: Jun 15, 2000
FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY PROBLEMS WITH TIRES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 9, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, MOMENTARILY LOSSES BRAKES BEFORE ENGAGING. THEM. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Aug 3, 2000
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, OBSTRUCTING VIEW OF DRIVER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jul 20, 2000
Incident date: Jul 13, 2000
WHILE DRIVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VISUAL DIFFICULTY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jun 30, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING FOR NO REASON. PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. WHEN HITTING A BUMP OR UNEVEN PAVEMENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP OR RESTART. ON PASSENGER'S SIDE THEY WOULD SNAP AND START UP. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM, BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jun 28, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD STOP ON THEIR OWN WHEN IN USE. ITS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. CAN HIT A BUMP/CURB AND CRACK FOR WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO STOP. WENT TO PASSENGER'S SIDE & SNAPPED WINDSHIELD WIPERS & THEY WOULD START UP. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND MECHANIC NOTICED PROBLEM, BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR IT.... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS, SOMETIMES WILL NOT WORK AT ALL, HAVE SUDDENLY STOPPED AND RESTARTED, WEATHER MAY HAVE BEEN PART OF CAUSE, BUT WIPERS HAVE FAILED OR NOT STARTED AFTER VAN HAS BEEN IN GARAGE,DURING GOOD WEATHER. WIGGLING SWITCH ON COLUMN, COLUMN POSTION, TURN SIGNAL ON HAS HAD NO EFFECT ONE WAY OR... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jun 14, 2000
WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS DIDN'T WORK, CAUSING POOR DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
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Technical Service Bulletins — 1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV
37 manufacturer communications from 25 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 3 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
990730030A
Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING
990730030
Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
676537
Jun 1, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INTERMITTENT HESTIATIONS, LOW POWER, AND ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE IN COLD TEMPERATURES (REPLACE PCM). *TW
666309
Apr 1, 1997
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ENGINE HARD TO START (REPLACE FUEL PUMP PULSATOR). *TW
577106A
Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
677164
Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW
577106A
Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
576104
May 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNKNOWN
576113
May 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
531202
Mar 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
531202
Mar 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NEW A/C CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *TW
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
431059
Jan 1, 1995
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
FRAME INSULATOR NOISE. *TW
436303
Jan 1, 1995
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK THUD/CLUNK. *TW
438141
Dec 1, 1994
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER/LOW VOLTAGE READING. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations — CHEVROLET LUMINA APV
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ03003
Opened: Jan 8, 2003 — Closed: Apr 10, 2003
ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION
IN APRIL 1997, GM NOTIFIED ODI OF A REAR ENGINE CRADLE BOLT DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1990-91 U VANS AND MY 1988-91 W CARS THAT COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FROM THE STEERING GEAR.GM IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS EXCESSIVE CREVICE CORROSION OF THE ENGINE CRADLE R... Read more
EA97019
Opened: Sep 30, 1997 — Closed: Jun 8, 1999
FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE
ALLEGED FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE DUE TO RECLINER BOLT
PE97016
Opened: Apr 7, 1997 — Closed: Sep 30, 1997
FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE
SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE ALLEGED TO EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE DUE TO FRACTURE OF FRONT SEAT RECLINER MOUNTING BOLTS.
PE96065
Opened: Nov 15, 1996 — Closed: Apr 8, 1997
ALLEGED ENGINE SUBFRAME MOUNT/INSULATOR
ALLEGED FAILURES OF ENGINE FRAME INSULATORS/MOUNTS TO UNIBODY FRAME MAY ALLOW SEPARATION OF ENGINE SUBFRAME, RESULTING IN COMPROMISE OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITH THE VEHICLE IN MOTION.
PE96002
Opened: Jan 5, 1996 — Closed: Apr 16, 1996
FRONT BRAKE HOSE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE95062
Opened: Dec 9, 1995 — Closed: Apr 10, 1996
PASSENGER SIDE DASH FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE94070
Opened: Sep 15, 1994 — Closed: Jan 18, 1995
TRNSAXL OIL HOSE SEPARATES
There is no summary currently available
PE94064
Opened: Aug 18, 1994 — Closed: Oct 31, 1994
BROKEN/LEAKING BRAKE HOSES
There is no summary currently available
EA92035
Opened: Oct 30, 1992 — Closed: Nov 30, 1993
APV FUEL LINE FIRES
There is no summary currently available
CHEVROLET LUMINA APV — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET LUMINA APV across all model years (1990–1996).
20
Total Recalls
598
Total Complaints
9
Investigations
49
Reported Crashes
24
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET LUMINA APV — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.