MYRModel Year Report

1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV

▲ Better than typical
1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV
RENDERED 2026-09-16T13:50:22.489Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Lumina APV Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 99 complaints 1990 1991: 47 complaints 1991 1992: 76 complaints 1992 1993: 47 complaints 1994: 65 complaints 1994 1995: 104 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999
1991: 47 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
19890
199099
199147
199276
199347
199465
1995104
199635
19971
19982
19993

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STRUCTURE 34%

34% of complaints: structure — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and door.

CRASH
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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, 20100728

THE CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED AND PULLED THROUGH THE FRAME. *JB *TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20030428

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, 20030425

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 17%

17% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing latch and lock.

SEAT BELTS 11%

11% of complaints: seat belts — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor.

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
SEATS 11%

11% of complaints: seats — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing recliner and power adjust.

CRASH INJURY
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BRAKE LINE BURST/SEAT BACK COLLAPSED IN REAR END CRASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 19971103

Also filed under FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19921030 — EA (closed 19931130)

APV FUEL LINE FIRES

I 19930929 — PE (closed 19940228)

WHEEL FAILURES

I 19940818 — PE (closed 19941031)

BROKEN/LEAKING BRAKE HOSES

I 19970407 — PE (closed 19970930)

FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE

R 19970611 — structure

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE,

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.

Campaign 97V058000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19970930 — EA (closed 19990608)

FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE

I 19971002 — RQ (open)

CRADLE BOLT FAILURES

I 20000410 — EA (closed 20010112)

ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION

R Date not on file — seats

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.

Campaign 99I003000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99I003000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V058000 (structure) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 1993 ● 1994

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1990 ◆ 1992

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FAQ

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.