1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 47
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Seat belts
Campaigns on file for 1993
Opened by NHTSA
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
1993: 47 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 99 |
| 1991 | 47 |
| 1992 | 76 |
| 1993 | 47 |
| 1994 | 65 |
| 1995 | 104 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Seat belts
26% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing retractor and anchorage.
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The drivers' seatbelt retractor broke.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-08
Engine and engine cooling
19% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
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Vehicle fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1994-11-02
Visibility
11% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.
Seats
11% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing recliner and power adjust.
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The drivers seat is breaking away from it's mountings
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-14
Electrical system
11% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing switch and module.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1994-03-25Seat belts94V027000 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…
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…
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1994-06-30Seat belts94V100000 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…
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…
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1994-09-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-01-18 Trnsaxl oil hose separates
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1996-03-22Power train96V015000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.
Buy-smart checklist
1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 94V027000 · Seat belts
- Recall 94V100000 · Seat belts
- Recall 96V015000 · Power train
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- Is the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.