1990 Chevrolet LUMINA APV problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
70 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
134,676 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 70 complaints (15.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 13 | 18.6% |
| Braking behavior | 7 | 10.0% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 2.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 2.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 11 |
| Structure | 9 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 8 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 6 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 3 |
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 11; Structure: 9; Structure:Frame And Members: 8; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 6; Structure:Body:Door: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 4; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 68 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
1995: 19; 1996: 11; 2000: 17; 2001: 7; 2002: 9; 2003: 4; 2004: 2; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10006494 · 2003-02-05 (February 5, 2003)
REAR CRADLE BOLT ON THE RIGHT SIDE IS PULLING THROUGH THE RETAINER AFFECTING STEERING CONTROL. RELATED RECALL 97V058000. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED THAT RECALL HAS EXPIRED AND THEY ARE NO LONGER HONORING IT. PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006494 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037614 · 2003-10-01 (October 1, 2003)
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO HIS DRIVEWAY HE HEARD ALOUD BANG. THE DRIVER IMMEDIATELY LOST STEERING CONTROL AND THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED 360 DEGREES NON STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE SUBFRAME RUSTED WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE AND RACK AND PINION TO COLLAPSE TO THE GROUND. *AK *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 107,351 miles reported. Look up ODI 10037614 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484399 · 1995-07-25 (July 25, 1995)
REPLACED BRAKE ROTORS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484399 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 863454 · 2000-06-12 (June 12, 2000)
BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, WHEN CONSUMER PUTS VEHICLE IN PARK BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON. CONSUMER HAS TO UNHOOK BATTERY SO THAT LIGHTS WON'T RUN DOWN THE BATTERY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 863454 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 970614 · 1995-08-17 (August 17, 1995)
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE ENGINE STOP WORKING DEALER SAY THE ENGINE NEEDS A REBUILT THERE WAS NO WARNING . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 970614 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 985052 · 1996-05-30 (May 30, 1996)
TRANSMISSION STALLS WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING IT TO LOCK UP. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 985052 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 711177 · 2000-04-07 (April 7, 2000)
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DOES NOT STAY IN CONTACT WITH MOTOR TO OPERATE THE WASHERS OR WIPER MOTOR.I TRIED WIRE TYING IT TOGETHER,BUT THAT ONLY LASTS A COUPLE OF DAYS THANKS, ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 711177 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 718710 · 2000-02-13 (February 13, 2000)
FIRST IT STARTED BLOWING FUSES SO I CHECKED THE FUEL PUMP IT WORKED FINE I CHECKED THE WIRES THE LOOKED GOOD SO I THANK THAT IT HAS TO BE THE OIL PRESSURE SENDER/FUEL PUMP SWITCH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 718710 at NHTSA ↗