1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1994 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.

• 96V015000Jan 23, 1996585,182 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
  Covers: Chevrolet Lumina APV 1992–1995, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1992–1995, Pontiac Trans Sport 1992–1995 +5 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.

  Possible consequence: Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

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• 94V100000May 24, 19945,294 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Webbing
  Covers: Chevrolet Lumina APV 1993–1994, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1993–1994, Pontiac Trans Sport 1993–1994

  Reported issue: The 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, which does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the 1994 vehicles have an optional integral (built in) childseat installed next to the power sliding side door. The 1993 involved vehicles have standard seats in that same…

  Possible consequence: Improper shoulder belt retraction does not provide adequate protection to the seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the door frame pillar trim panel with a redesigned trim panel. Also, a caution label will be applied to the child seat advising the owner not to install the seat to the passenger side of a vehicle with a power sliding side door.

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• 94V015000Jan 21, 199422,862 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Retractor
  Covers: Chevrolet Lumina APV 1994, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1994, Pontiac Trans Sport 1994

  Reported issue: The third row safety belt retractors may be installed incorrectly and may lock-up when the vehicle is on slopes of less than 15 degrees, which does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

  Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: passengers seated in these positon maybe unable to extract and fasten their seat belts until the vehicle is moved to a more level surface. Unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury in the event of a collision than those using safety belts.

  Remedy: Dealers will remove third row safety belt retractors and reinstall them properly.

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• 93V212000Dec 13, 19931,238 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Rear/other
  Covers: Chevrolet Lumina APV 1994, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1994, Pontiac Trans Sport 1994

  Reported issue: The safety belt retractors for the rear center position are missing a pawl spring and in case of an accident, will allow the safety belt webbing to extend beyond the minimum requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

  Possible consequence: In the event of an accident the safety belt would notrestrain the occupant, subjecting the occupant to increased risk of injuries.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the safety belt retractor assembly and replace the retractor if the pawl spring is missing.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE95062Passenger side dash firesClosed · Dec 9, 1995
• PE94070Trnsaxl oil hose separatesClosed · Sep 15, 1994

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