Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1990LUMINA APV V6-191 3.1LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSRECALLSRECALL - REAR CRADLE BOLT RETAINER CORROSIONDEFECT INVOLVED
1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV V6-191 3.1L
Defect Involved
1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV V6-191 3.1LSECTION Defect Involved
General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1988-90 and early 1991 Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix; and 1990 and early 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Mini Van, Oldsmobile Silhouette and Pontiac Trans Sport model vehicles located in the following areas:
Connecticut Massachusetts New York Vermont
Illinois Michigan Ohio Wisconsin
Indiana New Hampshire Pennsylvania
Maine New Jersey Rhode Island
These vehicles may exhibit a condition whereby the rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would no longer be supported at these mounting locations and the intermediate steering shaft may separate from the steering gear. If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result without prior warning.
To correct this condition, dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
Connecticut Massachusetts New York Vermont
Illinois Michigan Ohio Wisconsin
Indiana New Hampshire Pennsylvania
Maine New Jersey Rhode Island
These vehicles may exhibit a condition whereby the rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would no longer be supported at these mounting locations and the intermediate steering shaft may separate from the steering gear. If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result without prior warning.
To correct this condition, dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.