Chevrolet Apv 1993
Model Apv made in 1993 by Chevrolet got 3 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car has 2 modeles with engines 3.1l and 3.8l.
Model 1993
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.1L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/23 | Regular | $ 900 | 17 | 920901 |
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 17/25/20 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 900 | 17 | 920901 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 238106 | 02/01/1997 | 51546 | Intermittent electrical conditions (tighten loose ground nut g105). *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 876002A | 07/01/1998 | 876002 | 615073 | Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re | 12/26/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - RELAY | |||
| Vehicle caught on fire when putting passenger's side window down. saw smoke coming from dashboard.owner noted that he was told fire started from a relay. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 09/24/1999 | |||
| Right passenger's seat belt failed to retract after use. would pull on seat belt & it came completely out. checked the retractor area & noticed a small spring inside broke. taking vehicle to dealer. *ak | |||
| 08/27/1997 | 2 | ||
| Both driver's and passenger's side seat belts are inoperative due to the seat belts being fully extended out, and will not retract in the retractor mechanism. consumer has contacted the dealer. parts have been replaced on the seat belt and the retractor. please provide any further details. *ak | |||