Vehicle recall 94V100000 · May 24, 1994

Chevrolet Lumina APV, Oldsmobile Silhouette and 1 more model

The second row, right hand shoulder belt can become "pinched" between the seat and the door frame pillar trim.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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 sliding side door. The 1993 involved vehicles have standard seats in that same position.
Consequence: Improper shoulder belt retraction does not provide adequate protection to the seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
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 with a power sliding side door.
Notes: System: interior systems; shoulder belts.vehicle description: passenger minivans equipped with optional power sliding door.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Chevrolet service center at 1-800-424-9393; Pontiac service center AT1-800-762-2737; or Oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 94V100000
Reported to NHTSA: May 24, 1994
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: June 30, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,294
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seat belts › Front › Webbing

Recall 94V100000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet Lumina APV (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
Oldsmobile Silhouette (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
Pontiac Trans Sport (1993-1994): 1994, 1993

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