1994 Chevrolet Lumina Apv Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, and owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1994 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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Cooling unit and lines (power train)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.
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Webbing (seat belts)
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…
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…
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Retractor (seat belts)
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."
Remedy: Dealers will remove third row safety belt retractors and reinstall them properly.
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Seat belts: rear/other
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."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the safety belt retractor assembly and replace the retractor if the pawl spring is missing.
65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina Apv have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 9 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 173,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 14 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Catastrophic sub frame failure. After 16 years of salted ne ohio roads the van's front sub frame collapsed and made the vehicle unsafe to drive. It would jolt from lane to lane while shifting, and had”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 15, 2010 · Suspension
“Dt: the contact states transmission still acts like it wants to overheat. The transmission was replaced on jan 5th the lines are leaking. The contact feels this is related to recall 96v015000. The con”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 9, 2005 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–20 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–17 / 24–26 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.1/3.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-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 1994 Chevrolet Lumina Apv
How do I know if my 1994 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1994 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 93V212000).
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.