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1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV

0 recalls — 1 complaints — 6 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES:SIDEWALL1
TIRES:SIDEWALL Dec 25, 2005
Incident date: Nov 11, 2005
I TALKED TO "MARK", CHESWICK-?, AND HE WANTED ODI TO GET THIS, WE HAVE NOW 3 BIG-O ASPEN P205-70R15 , ON OUR 1997 CHEVY LUMINA (CAR), THE 4TH BLEW OUT (JUST THE OUTSIDE SIDEWALL,AS IF YOU CUT A CIRCLE AROUND IT, CAUSED CAR TO DROP, SPIN OUT AND "TOTALED", CAR, COOPER HAS WHAT IS LEFT OF TIRE AND RIM... Read more
Crash Fire 3 injured

Technical Service Bulletins — 1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV

6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY1
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)1
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.
16NA260 Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
Recalls Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
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
549001A Mar 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *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
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 1992
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
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1990
FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE
ALLEGED FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE DUE TO RECLINER BOLT
PE97016 Opened: Apr 7, 1997 — Closed: Sep 30, 1997
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1990
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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1990
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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1992
FRONT BRAKE HOSE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE95062 Opened: Dec 9, 1995 — Closed: Apr 10, 1996
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1994
PASSENGER SIDE DASH FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE94070 Opened: Sep 15, 1994 — Closed: Jan 18, 1995
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1992
TRNSAXL OIL HOSE SEPARATES
There is no summary currently available
PE94064 Opened: Aug 18, 1994 — Closed: Oct 31, 1994
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1991
BROKEN/LEAKING BRAKE HOSES
There is no summary currently available
EA92035 Opened: Oct 30, 1992 — Closed: Nov 30, 1993
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1990
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.

Year Recalls Complaints
1999 0 4 View
1998 0 2 View
1997 (current) 0 1
1996 2 40 View
1995 3 128 View
1994 4 79 View
1993 3 61 View
1992 2 89 View
1991 2 58 View
1990 4 135 View
1987 0 1 View

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