1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, and owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Structure
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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
A right hand seat/shoulder belt retractor may have been installed in the second row left hand seat position (directly behind driver).
Remedy: Replace shoulder belt assembly.
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Seats
The rear modular seat frame hold-down hooks may not meet the required pull force at the rear set anchorage.
Remedy: Replace rear hold down hooks and pivot rivets with heat treated hardware.
99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 8 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 134,676 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 19 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Goodyear regatta 2 tires with 23 thousand miles are beginning to leak and split half way up the sidewall of both front tires from a raised area around the circumference of the inside of each tire. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 4, 2008 · Tires
“Consumer received recall notice 97v058000 concerning rear cradle bolt failure. The problem recurred after recall repairs were done. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 28, 2004 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina/APV Minivan (Lumina/APV Minivan 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16 / 21 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.1 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Lumina Apv model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Lumina Apv model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 3 | 99 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 1 | 47 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 2 | 76 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 3 | 45 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 4 | 65 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 3 | 104 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 1 | 35 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv
How do I know if my 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 89V164000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.