1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 16%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 16% of the 45 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased this vehicle through phh management as a used fleet vehicle from the company I work for, marconi communications(previously reltec). I knew the person towhom the vehicle was assigned, and purchased it at the end of the lease. The vehicle could be described as pristine condition except for the recurring unexpected shutdown problems. These shutdowns have happened in single lane construction zones on the ohio turnpike and on the bridge to canada, and it is a miracle we have not been involved in an accident yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #715127, filed 1999-11“While driving the van at any speed, any time a valve spring breaks. Van goes to a rough idle. Hears a knocking in the motor and the motor overheats. This has happened two other times; 8/11/97 with 130,000 miles, and 7/15/98 with 146,000 miles. Each time valve springs have been replaced by the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #833126, filed 1999-01“The wiring to the radiator cooling fans is not circuit protected. No fusable link or fuse. When the wiring or fan shorts it causes the wiring to burn. This in turn affects the wiring bundle it runs through and will cause an electrical fire. I have since put a fuse in the system per the rating of the fan and gauge of wiring. It should be required on such a high amperage motor to have some sort of electrical protection.”
NHTSA complaint #704233, filed 1999-03“Engine head gasket failed, causing coolant to leak into engine and damage bearings. Engine was replaced at a cost of $2,961.87. Two years later, same thing happened to remanufactured engine again, this time the intake manifold gasket causing coolant to leak into engine oil compartment and cause damage. Cost to us $390 ( not covered under jasper warranty because jasper did not install intake manifold gasket on remanufactured engine, halleen did).”
NHTSA complaint #721394, filed 2000-04“While traveling on the highway at 55 MPH the engine stalled without prior warning ,causing loss of power steering. The dealer determined, the cause of failure was a crack in the engine block. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #847269, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 96V015000Jan 23, 1996Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is…Covers: Chevrolet Lumina APV 1992–1995, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1992–1995, Pontiac Trans Sport 1992–1995 +5 more
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV
12 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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.
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