1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Body and structureCovers: Chevrolet Lumina APV 1990–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1991, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991 +5 more
Reported issue: 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…
Possible consequence: 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.
- Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Chevrolet Lumina APV 1990, Pontiac Trans Sport 1990, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1990
Reported issue: A right hand seat/shoulder belt retractor may have been installed in the second row left hand seat position (directly behind driver).
Possible consequence: 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.
- SeatsCovers: Chevrolet Lumina APV 1990, Pontiac Trans Sport 1990, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1990
Reported issue: The rear modular seat frame hold-down hooks may not meet the required pull force at the rear set anchorage.
Possible consequence: Vehicles would not conform to fmvss 207.
Remedy: Replace rear hold down hooks and pivot rivets with heat treated hardware.
NHTSA investigations
- EA97019Front seat back collapseClosed · Sep 30, 1997
- PE97016Front seat back collapseClosed · Apr 7, 1997
- PE96065Alleged engine subframe mount/insulatorClosed · Nov 15, 1996
- EA92035Apv fuel line firesClosed · Oct 30, 1992
← All problems reported for the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.