MYRModel Year Report

1991 Chevrolet Lumina

◆ Worse than typical
1991 Chevrolet Lumina
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more 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 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 427 complaints 1990 1991: 352 complaints 1991 1992: 342 complaints 1993: 243 complaints 1993 1994: 126 complaints 1995: 492 complaints 1996: 245 complaints 1996 1997: 347 complaints 1998: 223 complaints 1999: 103 complaints 1999 2000: 30 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2008: 1 complaints 2008
1991: 352 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
19880
19890
1990427
1991352
1992342
1993243
1994126
1995492
1996245
1997347
1998223
1999103
200030
200121
20020
20081

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 57 distinct reports on file.

CRASH DEATH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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IN PANIC STOP, BRAKES FAIL, UPON APPLICATION, ACTION SEEMED INEFFECTIVE, DUE TO CORROSION OF CALIPER AND ROTORS, HIT ANOTHER CAR WHEN CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950324

IN PANIC STOP, BRAKES FAIL, UPON APPLICATION, ACTION SEEMED INEFFECTIVE, DUE TO CORROSION OF CALIPER AND ROTORS, HIT ANOTHER CAR WHEN CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950324

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 33 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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BRAKES FAILED,3 TIMES, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950209

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS CRADLE BOLTS AS STATED IN RECALL 00 V 189 000, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030630

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 22 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1991 — complaint volume: 352
I 19910501 — PE (closed 19910708)

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

I 19911126 — EA (closed 19921028)

JACK FAILURE

R 19920131 — seat belts

THE FRONT DOOR SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS MAY BE CRACKED AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 208.

Remedy: INSTALL REINFORCING PLATES ON THE CRACKED SHOULDER BELT GUIDES.

Campaign 92V003000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920604 — PE (closed 19921030)

APV FUEL LINE FIRES

I 19920626 — EA (closed 19940131)

STICKING THROTTLE

I 19930929 — PE (closed 19940228)

WHEEL FAILURES

I 19940812 — PE (closed 19941221)

CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES

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 19971002 — RQ (open)

CRADLE BOLT FAILURES

I 20000410 — EA (closed 20010112)

ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION

R 20000928 — structure

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA,

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

Campaign 00V189000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20011128 — RP (closed 20020613)

STRUCTURE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNI

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Chevrolet Lumina — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (57 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (33 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V003000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V058000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V189000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2000 ▲ 1999 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.