1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 27%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 27% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Recalls 94v027 and 94v015 do not cover my van, but describe the problems I am having exactly. Since we bought the van in 1995 the rear seatbelts have locked up at the oddest times. All of the back seat belts (not just the ones described in 94v027) lock up at times and will usually unlock with a few days of driving. All of the rear seatbelts will lock on an incline (as described in 94v015) and not unlock until the van is moved to level ground. My kids know that sometimes they can not put on their seatbelts until the van is moving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10228893, filed 2008-05, 33,000 miles“The middle passenger seat belt failed to retract when release. It stayed in the release position. There was a recall on this issue but the dealership was unable to tell if the recall applied to the consumer vehicle identification number because the recall was 10 years old. Also, the front passenger seat belt failed to retract.”
NHTSA complaint #10097405, filed 2004-11, 130,000 miles“I have recently experienced numerous problems associated with my 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv van. Shortly after buying the van new in fall 1992 I found that the gas gauge would not accurately reflect the fuel when near the bottom 1/4. I reported it to the dealer twice with no changes made. In january of 1999, the rear trunk lid lock fell of and after having it replaced, I had to return it as the mech was loose at which time I was told they needed to replace the power locking system as that was the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #706768, filed 1999-05“The contact owns a 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv. The contact stated that the rear seat belt retractors lock and will not release the seat belts. In addition, the seat belts that are closest to the sliding door become stuck inside of the door. General motors stated that recall # 94v100000 (seat belts:front:webbing) and recall # 94v027000 (seat belts:rear) are not recognized and do not apply to his VIN. In order to use the seat belts, the contact must drive over a few bumps in the road for the seat belts to release. The body style was unknown. …”
NHTSA complaint #10196840, filed 2007-07, 30,000 miles“We have had four different shoulder belts go out on this 93 apv. The first two were replaced under warranty. Since then two other belts have gone out. The only reason the back two probably haven't gone out is they haven't been used that much. Two belts still need to be replaced. There has to be something wrong with the original equipment for 4 belts to break in a five year old car. But there has been no recalls on this van.”
NHTSA complaint #700219, filed 1998-10Related recalls
- 94V100000May 24, 1994The 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…Covers: Chevrolet Lumina APV 1993–1994, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1993–1994, Pontiac Trans Sport 1993–1994
- 94V027000Jan 4, 1994Vehicle 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…Covers: Chevrolet Lumina APV 1992–1993, Pontiac Trans Sport 1992–1993, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1992–1993
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV
7 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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