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1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 99
- Received Jan 1995 to May 2008
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Seat belt fails to latch or retract21 complaints · 21% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Rear door latch fails to open or close12 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Frame rusts and corrodes through5 complaints · 5.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #97V058000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.
- Recall #91V046000A right hand seat/shoulder belt retractor may have been installed in the second row left hand seat position (directly behind driver).
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 5 crashes, 2 fires, 8 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Engine & powertrain
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Brakes
Electrical & lights
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 99 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 21 | 21% | – | NHTSA recall #91V046000 |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 12 | 12% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 5 | 5.1% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 5 | 5.1% | – | |
| Tailgate or trunk latch fails | 3 | 3.0% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 3 | 3.0% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 3 | 3.0% | – | |
| Power steering rack leaks fluid | 3 | 3.0% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 3 | 3.0% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #97V058000April 8, 1997676,535 vehicles affected
structure
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft Can separate from the steering gear.
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
NHTSA recall #91V046000March 15, 1991400 vehicles affected
seat belts: front: anchorage
A right hand seat/shoulder belt retractor may have been installed in the second row left hand seat position (directly behind driver).
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.
NHTSA recall #89V164000October 2, 1989343 vehicles affected
seats
The rear modular seat frame hold-down hooks may not meet the required pull force at the rear set anchorage.
Vehicles would not conform to FMVSS 207.
Remedy
Replace rear hold down hooks and pivot rivets with heat treated hardware.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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