1991 Chevrolet Lumina apv problems
The Chevrolet Lumina APV is a minivan that was produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors. The first front-wheel drive minivan sold by Chevrolet, the Lumina APV was sold in a single generation from the 1990 to 1996 model years. Marketed alongside the Pontiac Trans Sport and Oldsmobile Silhouette, the Lumina APV competed against the Dodge Grand Caravan/Plymouth Grand Voyager, the extended-length Ford Aerostar, and the Mazda MPV.
Introduced a year before the second-generation Chrysler minivans, the Lumina APV was the first American-market minivan to adopt the form factor of the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager. Though manufactured on a model-specific chassis, the Lumina APV was front-wheel drive, deriving its powertrain from GM sedans. In terms of size, the Lumina APV was slotted between the Chevrolet Astro and full-size Chevrolet Van.
During its production, the Lumina APV and its Pontiac and Oldsmobile counterparts were assembled at the North Tarrytown Assembly facility, becoming the final vehicles produced there prior to its closure. For 1997, Chevrolet adopted a distinct nameplate for its front-wheel drive minivan, replacing the Lumina APV with the Chevrolet Venture.
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Common 1991 Chevrolet Lumina apv problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV, several common problems have been identified:
- Heating and A/C Issues: Some owners have experienced problems with the A/C and heating not functioning properly. Troubleshooting techniques include checking controls, charging the R134a refrigerant, and further diagnostics to locate the root cause of the problem.
- Engine Stalling While Idling: Another common complaint is the engine stalling while idling or at a stop sign. This issue could be linked to various components such as the map sensor, EGR valve, or ECM, requiring thorough testing and potentially part replacements to address the stalling problem.
- Leaky Intake Manifold Gaskets: The 3.1L engine in the Lumina APV is known to suffer from chronic leaky intake manifold gaskets. This issue can lead to performance issues and requires replacement of the gaskets to prevent further damage.
- Flexible Seating Arrangements: While not a problem per se, owners have noted that the seating arrangements in the Lumina APV, especially in higher-trim models with seven separate seats, were competitive for the time. However, the need to remove seats for cargo hauling and the absence of fold-flat seats were limitations of the design.
These common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV highlight a range of issues from engine performance to comfort features, requiring owners to address them through proper maintenance, troubleshooting, and potential part replacements.
Is a Chevy Lumina a good car?
With a competent car and a pricing structure that undercuts Ford and Chrysler, Chevy's Lumina offers a fine blend of function, value and performance. This is one GM product that was done right the first time, just like the new Malibu, which should be investigated closely by buyers interested in the Lumina.
Why did Chevy discontinue the Lumina?
In North America Chevrolet discontinued the Lumina in 2000 due to dwindling sales and the success of the reborn Impala. The Lumina nameplate was still used in some markets, in parts of Asia it was applied to the mid-sized Buick Century/Regal and a badge engineered version of the Holden Commodore sports sedan.
What is the 0 60 on a 1991 Chevy Lumina?
Lumina Z34
Performance figures included a 0-60 mph (0–97 km/h) time of 7.1 seconds, a 1/4 mile (~400 m) time of 15.5 seconds, a (limited) top speed of 113 mph, and a lateral acceleration of 0.79 g (7.7 m/s²).
What engine is in a Lumina?
| Chevrolet Lumina APV | |
|---|---|
| Platform | GM U platform: GMT199 |
| Related | Oldsmobile Silhouette Pontiac Trans Sport |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.1 L LG6 V6 3.4 L LA1 V6 3.8 L L27 V6 |
Is a Chevy Lumina a good car?
With a competent car and a pricing structure that undercuts Ford and Chrysler, Chevy's Lumina offers a fine blend of function, value and performance. This is one GM product that was done right the first time, just like the new Malibu, which should be investigated closely by buyers interested in the Lumina.
Why did Chevy discontinue the Lumina?
In North America Chevrolet discontinued the Lumina in 2000 due to dwindling sales and the success of the reborn Impala. The Lumina nameplate was still used in some markets, in parts of Asia it was applied to the mid-sized Buick Century/Regal and a badge engineered version of the Holden Commodore sports sedan.
What engine is in a Lumina?
| Chevrolet Lumina APV | |
|---|---|
| Platform | GM U platform: GMT199 |
| Related | Oldsmobile Silhouette Pontiac Trans Sport |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.1 L LG6 V6 3.4 L LA1 V6 3.8 L L27 V6 |
How fast is a Chevy Lumina?
The car has a computer-limited top speed of 107 mph (172 km/h) and the rev limiter kicks in at 5,800 rpm for the 3.8 L (rev limiter is at 7,000 rpm for the 3.4 L LQ1).
1991 Chevrolet Lumina apv car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Lumina apv problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Structure problems
- Latches/locks/linkages problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Seats problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1991 Chevrolet Lumina apv vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1991 Chevrolet Lumina apv
The NHTSA has received 50 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina apv. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1991 Chevrolet Lumina apv vehicles.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-24
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GNCU06D3MT
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 1991 CHEVY LUMINA APV,WHILE DRIVING OVER NOT SO SMOOTH WISCONSIN STREETS THE FRAME RETAINER ROTTED OFF OF THE MOUNTING BOLT CAUSING THE FRAME RAIL TO DROP DOWN OVER 4 INCHES CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THIS POINT UNSAFE TO OPERATE. GM HAS A RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THIS HOWEVER THEY REFUSE TO HONOR IT. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-30
- VIN: 1GNCU06D9MT
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SPIN AROUND WITH NO RESISTANCE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY DIRECTION THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V189000. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 143,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-18
- VIN: 1GNCU06D2MT
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST STEERING ABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE REAR TWO BOLTS THAT HOLD THE ENGINE FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO DISCONNECT. AS OF JULY 26, 2007, THE DEALER HAS NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 168,000. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-02
- VIN: 1GNCU06D6MT
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ONLY THE SLIDING SIDE DOOR WILL OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER DOOR AND LIFT GATE FAILED FIRST SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. NOW THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE DOOR HANDLES WILL PULL UP HOWEVER THE LOCK WILL NOT DISENGAGE. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 05/30/06 ABOUT 6 WEEKS AGO THE DRIVER'S DOOR STARTED DOING THE SAME THING. CONTACT HAS TO ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE SLIDING DOORS. *TT
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GNCU0605MT
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED AND PULLED THROUGH THE FRAME. *JB *TS
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING ENGINE CRADLE BOLT RETAINERS BROKE OFF AND RELEASED TRANSMISSION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED; HOWEVER ,WAS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1GNCU06D8MT
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I TOOK MY VAN TO THE SHOP FOR A TRANSMISSION LEAK, SHOP MAN TOOK THE VAN INSIDE TURNED OFF THE CAR WITH THE KEY IN HIS HANDS THE VAN WAS SMOKING AND THE STARTER WAS TURNING THE ENGINE WITHOUT THE KEYS INSIDE , THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS BURNING AND THE CONNECTORS . NOW THERE IS TWO OTHER LUMINA VAN THAT HAD ELECTRICAL FIRE BUT THERE WAS NO ONE TO STOP IT SO IT COUGHT ON FIRE. THAT IS ONLY THE TWO VAN THAT HAD THE SAME THING .NOW THERE ARE TWO LUMINA VAN THAT ELECTRICALS IN HIS HANDS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-14
- VIN: ADD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: AFTER SHUTTING OFF ENGINE IGNITION SWITCH STARTED SMOKING, IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-01-26
- VIN: 1GNCU06D3MT
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THIS VEHICLE MODEL YEAR HAS AN ACTIVE RECALL,NHTSA # 97V058000. HOWEVER CHEVROLET STATES THAT MY VEHICLE FALLS OUTSIDE THE RANGE OF APPLICABLE VINS, AND WILL NOT PERFORM THE RECALL. THIS VEHICLE'S REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE RETAINERS, JUST AS WRITTEN IN THE RECALL NOTICE. LUCKILY THE OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL AND AVOID AN ACCIDENT. (IT WAS THE ONLY CAR ON THE ROAD AT THE TIME). NHTSA MAY WANT TO INVESTIGATE AND HAVE GMC INCREASE THE RANGE OF VINS APPLICABLE TO THIS CAMPAIGN. ******DIMS 11 IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS******757420.*AK *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-04-20
- VIN: 1GNCU06DXMT
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: LEFT REAR WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON WET ROAD. VEHICLE BEEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. HAVE A APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-06-01
- VIN: 2G1WN14T7M9
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING 25 TO 30 MPH WHEN THE CARRIAGE DROPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE STEERING TO ALSO BE PULLED OUT. THE ENGINE DROPPED APPROXAMATELY 6 INCHES AND THE TIE RODS WHERE ALSO BENT.*AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Crash: 1
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: STRUT ROD ON FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE CAME LOOSE FROM THE TOP, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER NFORMATION. *AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-01-31
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GNGU06D2MT
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN THE FRONT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-01-31
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GNGU06D2MT
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING NORTH ON THE HIGHWAY HAD MADE A U- TURN AND WAS STRUCK BY A DRUNKEN DRIVER THAT HAD CROSSED THE LANES. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, NOR HAD THE SEAT RECLINED BACKWARDS, UPON IMPACT. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-03-15
- VIN: 1GNCU06D9 M
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO GET INSIDE OF VEHICLE THROUGH DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S DOORS. THE KEY WON'T UNLOCK DOORS, AND HANDLES WILL NOT WORK. WILL NEED TO GET INTO VEHICLE THROUGH THE SLIDING DOOR. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: WHILE TRYING TO OPEN SLIDING DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. CONUSMER TRIED TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE, STILL DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFOMATON. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: SLIDING SIDE DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE BROKE OFF IN CONSUMER'S HAND. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: REAR SEAT BELTS AND DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND WILL NOT REPAIR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-24
- VIN: 1GNC406D5MT
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WILL NOT RETRACT BACK INTO POSITION, WILL NOT HOLD OCCUPANT, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-12-12
- VIN: 2G1WN14T4M9
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTING BOLTS RUSTED CAUSING THE RETAINERS AND FRAME MOUNTS TO SLIP OFF THE BOLTS. THE CAR WAS IN THE YARD WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I DID FIND A RECALL ON THESE BOLTS AND RETAINERS UNDER A 1991 LUMINA. HOWEVER THE DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA (SHEARER CHEVEROLET OF SOUTH BURLINGTON VERMONT) INFORMED ME THAT MY CAR"S VIN NUMBER DID NOT FALL UNDER THAT RECALL. MY QUESTION IS IF MY VIN NUMBER DID NOT FALL UNDER THAT RECALL AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO MY CAR AS THE REST OF THEM DOE'S IT NOT MAKE SENSE THAT THERE ARE MORE LUMINA"S OUT THERE THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN TO? AND IF SO HAS IT ALL READY. WHEN THESE MOUNTS POP OFF THE BOLTS THE STEERING HOUSEING COMES APART, AND BELIEVE ME IT COMES APART. I ONLY THANK GOD THAT I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY YARD WHEN THIS HAPPENED TOO ME.AGAIN I ASK THE QUESTION IF MY CAR DID THESAME THING THAT THE RECALL SAID IT WOULD DO IS IT POSSIBLE THAT THERE ARE OTHER LUMINA'S OUT THERE THAT THIS COULD HAPPENED TOO? AND BY THE WAY WHY WON'T THE DEALER HERE LET ME HAVE THE RECALL BOLTS AFTER THIS HAS HAPPEND TO ME INSTEAD OF CHARGING ME FOR THEM? THANKS. LYLE BAXTER *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-11-12
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1GNCU06D6MT
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WENT OUT TO START VEHICLE, HEARD A STATIC NOISE, SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW SMOKE COMING OUT FROM STEERING COLUMN. TRIED TO UNHOOK THE BATTERY, BUT VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-09-29
- VIN: 1GNCU06D8MT
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: NOTICED THE DOORS WERE DEFECTIVE. DOORS CAN'T BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE ON EITHER DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDES. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK. DOORS HAVE FAILED AGAIN AFTER REPAIRS. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-05-24
- VIN: 1GNCU06D2MT
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT SYSTEM DOES NOT RETRACT BACK INTO HOUSING WHICH WONT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-05-03
- VIN: 1GNCU06D3MT
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTION IN HEAVY RAIN. WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES WILL GET STUCK IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS, THEN THEY WOULD WORK. THIS MAY CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GNCU06D9LT
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: BOLTS PULLED THOUGH THE WASHER ON THE REAR FRAME MOUNTS WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING ROD TO DISENGAGE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETALS. *AK
1991 Chevrolet Lumina apv recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina apv.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BUCKET SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM LOWER BOLTS CAN LOOSEN. A LOOSE BOLT COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK, RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK FALLING REARWARD.
- Consequence: THE SEAT COULD SUDDENLY FALL BACKWARD, DISTRACTING THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN OR REPLACE THE BOLTS AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. THIS POLICY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL JUNE 30, 2002.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE REAR CRADLE WOULD NOT LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THESE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.
- Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
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