We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET LUMINA APV (1992)
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While driving, vehicle suddenly lost power at highway exit ramp; engine decelerated; no prior warning; speed 22 mph.tt
Loose ground cable/connection at starter, caused starting problems; replaced starter.
Engine stalled smoke coming underneath the hood due to main right side fuse block catching on fire.tt
Was told by different mechanics that there is an electrical short in the vehicle when turning,causing the headlights/ interiorlights and the stereo system togo out.
Driver smelled smoke, opened the hood, and vehicle caught on fire. The findings: when electric line to radiator becomes inoperative there is no fusible link.
Was told by different mechanics that there is an electrical short in the vehicle when turning,causing the headlights/ interiorlights and the stereo system togo out.
Gas tank; keeps shifting when stop or starting and making a noise.tt
The fuel sending unitand fuel tank system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to stall, and may cause a crash.dealerneeded to replace the tank, as well.please provide further information.
While filling up the fuel tank there was no indication that the tank was filled, causing fuel to spill over.owner took fuel tank apart and found the top of the tank separated from the fuel sending unit. The dealer was notified about the problem. The fuel tank has not been replaced.
Gas gauge did not register the correct levels of fuel whicn caused the vehicle to unexpectedly run out of gas.please give any further details.
Was told by different mechanics that there is an electrical short in the vehicle when turning,causing the headlights/ interiorlights and the stereo system togo out.
Restraint system failure.
Driver's side replaced 4/99 same proble gm notified and fixed free due to the fact that it was a safety problem; now they refuse to fix the passenger side due to the fact that there is 90,000 miles on vehicle; as far as i'm concerned it is still a safety issue regardless of mileage. I had 64,000 miles on vehicle when driver's side was replaced in 1999.
Both front shoulder/lap belt combination has failed, suddenly belts have no pressure/no force/no protection, hang loose.
Seatbelt will not release, making it unusable.there has been a recall on this vehicle, for other seatbelts in other locations for this same reason.
Seatbelt will not release, making it unusable.there has been a recall on this vehicle, for other seatbelts in other locations for this same reason.
Driver's side seat belt is not retracting when unlatching seatbelt.tt
Driver's and passenger'sseat beltretractors are broken,rendering the seat belts inoperative.
Driver's seat belt will not retract.
The driver's seat belt lies slack the entire length of the belt.it doesn't retract back into the belt holder to secure the driver snugly into the seat.
Front passenger and left rear seatbelts retractors have failed.
I got in and attempted to put right front seat belt on.it would not "rewind" and will not come out of fully extendend position.unable to use this seat in vehicle now due to extreme safety risk.
Passenger side seat belt will not return into the retractor, leaving occupant without any restraint. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. The passenger front seat belt retractor broke. The retractors were poorly built since on two previous occasions the retractors were not working properly.
Both driver and passenger side seat belts will not retract in the housing mechansim, causing the seat belt to be very loose or very tight depending on the occupant of the seat. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Middle row right seat belt fully pulled out, will not retract; driver's seat belt locked up, would not retract; occupant uses lap belt portion only.
Seat belt retractors: seat belts on front left and right side will not retract,have taken in for repairs twice and had repaired at no cost, is still having the same problem. Dealer will repair but at consumer's expense.
The driver's seat belt retractor sometimes getstangled up,took to dealer and he fixed it, currently having the same problem .
The front seatbelt retractors do not retract, leaving room between the belt and the passenger. Dealer says the retractors need to be replaced.
Driver's shoulder/lap belt won't retract into assembly.tt
Driver seat of 1992 chevrolet lumina apv minivan has broken at the bottom of the seat. In its original condition, seat had an "adjustable wheel" on the right rear side of the seat for adjusting the back of the seat forward and backward.after the seat broke, i inquired at several chevrolet dealerships in the area and they all stated that the seat is no longer available through the manufacturer.i contacted several junk yards in the area before i found another seat.the seat was put in and it has lasted about 6 months and the same thing has happened to this one.when i inquired again at several junk yards, i was told by several of them that this is a common problem with both front seats, with these "adjustable wheels", on the chevrolet lumina apv, pontiac transport and the oldsmobile silhouette.is there something that can be done for these seats?i don't need the seat to adjust...it can be permanently fixed in place.right now, i'm driving around with this seat back laying in the seat directly behind the drivers seat.i also believe that having the seat back like that while i'm transporting other passengers (with no available seats left) is a safety hazard for the passenger in the seat directly behind me.please advise...soon!! thanking you in advance...john hallman.*nlm
While driving the driver's side seat anchor broke, causing the seat to fall backwards.
Driver side seat is broke coming off the track.tt
Turned the corner the drivers seat broke away from the hinge and dropped and twisted. Please explain.tt
Driver's side seat support bracket broke, cauisng the seat to fall backwards.
Driver side seat housing broke while driving and seat rolled to the back of the vehicle.
The front driver's seat is defective due to weak metal. The metal that holds the seats will not stand the seat in an upright position,it moves .
The drivers seat brackets are cracked and the dealership will pay half the cost too fix it.tt
While driving, drivers manual seat bottom failed w/attachment disconnecting and driver losing control. Please describe details.
Driver's seatback broke and collapsed backwards while traveling up an incline at 30 mph.dealer / manufacturer waerenotified,and unwilling to assist. Was informed vehicle was out of warranty/ not cover under a recall. Provide any further details on this matter.
While driving, drivers manual seat bottom failed w/attachment disconnecting and driver losing control. Please describe details.
Driver's seat recliner mechanism slips backwards, must make adjustments continually, dealer's replaced mechanism, problem still persists. Tt
Replaced driver's power window switch.
We have had consistant problems with our anti-lock brakes.when brakes are applied at low speeds on dry pavement anti-lock brakes will seem to activate and give out, leaving me with no brakes for a few moments.and the anti-lock break light inside the car will come on at various times and stay on, even when vehicle is first started. This problem has been reported to tony cheverolet and other repair shops and yet the problem still consist.we were wondering if this problem could be related to the recent recall of the chrysler bendix 10 abs?would our brakes be similar or the same model as the ones being recalled?and has general motors had complaints with these makes and models? we have had problems with this system since we've first owned the van.
We have had consistant problems with our anti-lock brakes.when brakes are applied at low speeds on dry pavement anti-lock brakes will seem to activate and give out, leaving me with no brakes for a few moments.and the anti-lock break light inside the car will come on at various times and stay on, even when vehicle is first started. This problem has been reported to tony cheverolet and other repair shops and yet the problem still consist.we were wondering if this problem could be related to the recent recall of the chrysler bendix 10 abs?would our brakes be similar or the same model as the ones being recalled?and has general motors had complaints with these makes and models? we have had problems with this system since we've first owned the van.
The abs frequency is extremely low making the brakes completely un-efficient when operating (mainly winter time).lately the abs comes on during the final breaking, disabling the break for ~0.5 sec and accelerating the engine, givinga final kick ~ 0.5 - 1m instead of final stop.i want this abs disabled for good, is extremely dangerous, mainly in city driving.thanks,adrian
Abs brake system failed, resulting in no stopping ability.tt
When brakes are to the floor the vehicle continues to move, caused the vehicle to collide into another.both drivers experienced whiplash and bad bruising due to accident.
Anti-lock brakesfailed and pedal went to the floor while driving.tt
Abs, brake failure, experience pedal impact 12:00 position speed 50 mph.tt
Abs, brake failure, brake lines and hoses/ master cylinder hoses cause a loss of fluid.
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Anti-lock brakes failed, resulting in loss of control/accident.
Owner has abs brakes, upon taking vehicle to shop for checkup owner was told that his front brakes lines might burst at any time had severe wear and that he could have total brake failure at anytime while trying to stop vehicle.consumr states the front hydraulic lines leading to where cylinders are very soft and ready to rupture, cause appears to that lines are too short and twist every time steering wheel is turned.
The brake system failed, resulting in an accident. Tt
Activator spring broke in both rear wheels, loss of braking on rear wheels.tt
Due to broken brake shoes, rear brakelockup occurs then anti-lock system releases brakes, which causes vehicle to vibrate violently when turning.tt
Consumer states one of his brakes went out , checked the other and the other brake line was just about to break also.
Hydraulic hose ruptured where it meets the vertical support on the wheel assembly
Front brake hose ruptured, loss of the front brakes.
Both front brake hoses cracked, ruptured; wore out prematurely.
Complete brake loss due to design flaw, frayed and worn brake hose/line due to high stress point in the location of the hose during suspension travel. Mjs
While driving the vehicle the rubber brake hose that attaches to the front wheel broke , all control of vehicle was lost. Driver was able to slow down and stop vehicle safely.
Pe96-002, consumer had front brake hose failure.
The front left brake hose broke and it caused los of the brakes. Please describe.
Front brake hose failure, rupturing and cracking of the front brake hose pe96-0027.
Front brake hose ruptured, loss of the front brakes.
Front brake hose failure, alleged rupturing and cracking of the front brake hose,pe96-002.
Owner has abs brakes, upon taking vehicle to shop for checkup owner was told that his front brakes lines might burst at any time had severe wear and that he could have total brake failure at anytime while trying to stop vehicle.consumr states the front hydraulic lines leading to where cylinders are very soft and ready to rupture, cause appears to that lines are too short and twist every time steering wheel is turned.
Abs, brake failure, brake lines and hoses/ master cylinder hoses cause a loss of fluid.
While driivng in a parking lot,the left front brake hose ruptured, causing the brake fluid to leak, which caused total brake failure.also right front brake hose wore out. Dealer is aware of problem. The brake lines will be repaired a towner's expense.
Pe96-002, active, front brake hose broke.
Backing out driveway heard a loud pop; had no brakes; rubber brake hose broke due to flex stress on right. Left side in same condition. Will have right/left replaced at dealer's.
Replaced master cylinder.
Abs, brake failure, brake lines and hoses/ master cylinder hoses cause a loss of fluid.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 30 mph on a residential roadway, the steering coupler of the steering column fractured without warning and the vehicle lost control.the contact managed to pull the vehicle over without incident.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the steering coupler was replaced.the manufacturer was alerted.
While driving the vehicle (1992 chevrolet lumina apv) , the two rear cradle bolts of the frame pulled through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer.the rear cradle was no longer supported at these mounting locations and dropped to the ground, and the steering intermediate shaft was ripped off with a complete loss of steering resulting from same.the steering wheel spun free with no connection to wheels.no steering of any type available while driving from this failure. The vehicle was being driven at about 25 mph so a safe stop was made in the middle of the road (no steering available at all). However, that was a matter of luck.if the vehicle was being driven at a higher speed, a crash would have resulted due to no steering being available after failure. There was a recall campaign for the 1991 model lumina apv.nhtsa campaign id number for the 1991 model was 97v058000.
Structure: the driver's side front fender cracking from underneath,starting to spread and crack. Took in and shop manager said vehicle is defective. Gmstates it is not underwarranty, nothing they can do.
Both of the front door handles broke within a couple of weeks of each other.the rear sliding door handle is loose and feels like the other two did just before they stopped working.when this one goes, my only way to get into my van will be thru the rear hatch.the passenger door will open from the inside only.the drivers side door won't open either way.
Rear sliding door can't be opened from inside, can only open from outside.tt
Seal around trunk failed three times, causing water to leak inside of trunk.*skd
While making a turn at low speed, vehicle lost steering. Dealer contacted.. Consumer stated the rear cradle bolt on the front subframe pulled through the retainers due to corrosion, the cradle would no longer support the mounting, which also caused the shaft to separate.
After stopping at red light i pulled into an intersection and heard a loud boom at which point the rear end of minivan was sliding sideways. I pulled over thinking i had a blowout. Mechanic examined vehicle. In his twenty years in the business he had never seen anything like this. The rear trailer arm snapped cleanly in half, shearing my emergency brake cable and came within centimeters of shearing regular brakes. If i had been going 209mph instead of 10, mechanic assured me that the tire would have folded under itself flipping the vehicle
Vehicle original general tires are defective 3 out of 4 blew out.tt
General tire blowout.
Front r/h tire, less than 2 wks old, blew suddenly at 40 mph for no apparent reason. No road debris presant, or pot holes etc.tire had no face punchers, seam looks separated.blow out cause car to hit a cement wall, major damage, but wife ok, thank god.need some advice here, need to collect car damages . Thanks, ray zeller860-654-4442. (dot number: u9motiresize: p205/70r15)
Gas pedal stuck, causing sudden acceleration, resulting in an accident.
While driving down a small road heard an explosion and rear window shattered.
Intermittent failure of windshield wiper system.
Windshield wiper/washer pulse module failure.
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