1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 47
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 7
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
1991: 47 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 99 |
| 1991 | 47 |
| 1992 | 76 |
| 1993 | 47 |
| 1994 | 65 |
| 1995 | 104 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
34% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing frame and members and door.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-28
The cradle bolts rusted and pulled through the frame.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-28
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-25
Latches/locks/linkages
17% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing latch and lock.
Seat belts
11% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing retractor.
Service brakes
11% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Seats
11% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing recliner and power adjust.
Show complaint excerpts
Brake line burst/seat back collapsed in rear end crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-11-03
Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first
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1992-10-30Engineering analysisClosed 1993-11-30 Apv fuel line fires
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1993-09-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-02-28 Wheel failures
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1994-08-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-10-31 Broken/leaking brake hoses
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1997-04-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-09-30 Front seat back collapse
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1997-06-11Structure97V058000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, new…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
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1997-09-30Engineering analysisClosed 1999-06-08 Front seat back collapse
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1997-10-02Recall queryOpen Cradle bolt failures
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2000-04-10Engineering analysisClosed 2001-01-12 Engine cradle separation
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Date not on fileSeats99I003000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten or replace the bolts at no charge to the owners. This policy is in effect until June 30, 2002.
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99I003000 · Seats
- Recall 97V058000 · Structure
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- Is the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.