MYRModel Year Report

1991 Chevrolet Lumina

◆ Worse than typical
1991 Chevrolet Lumina
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
358
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
9

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

64% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 435 complaints 1991: 358 complaints 1991 358 1992: 345 complaints 1993: 247 complaints 1993 1994: 130 complaints 1995: 494 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 complaint
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 435 complaints 1991: 358 complaints 1991 358 1992: 345 complaints 1993: 247 complaints 1993 1994: 130 complaints 1995: 494 complaints 1995 1996: 245 complaints 1997: 347 complaints 1997 1998: 223 complaints 1999: 103 complaints 1999 2000: 30 complaints 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 435 complaints 1990 1991: 358 complaints 1991 358 1992: 345 complaints 1992 1993: 247 complaints 1993 1994: 130 complaints 1994 1995: 494 complaints 1995 1996: 245 complaints 1996 1997: 347 complaints 1997 1998: 223 complaints 1998 1999: 103 complaints 1999 2000: 30 complaints 2000 2001: 21 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2008: 1 complaint 2008

1991: 358 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19871
19880
19890
1990435
1991358
1992345
1993247
1994130
1995494
1996245
1997347
1998223
1999103
200030
200121
20020
20081

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

64% · 229 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

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Structure

15% · 52 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and door.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-30

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE

Electrical system

8% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and module.

CRASHFIRE
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Electrical fire in the dash.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-10-31

Seat belts

8% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

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Safety timeline

6 recalls · 9 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1991Complaint volume 358 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    1991-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-08 Steering wheel separation
  3. I
    1991-11-26Engineering analysisClosed 1992-10-28 Jack failure
  4. R
    1992-01-31Seat belts92V003000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    1992-06-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-10-30 Apv fuel line fires
  6. I
    1992-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Sticking throttle
  7. I
    1993-09-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-02-28 Wheel failures
  8. I
    1994-08-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-21 Corroded rear disk brakes
  9. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  10. I
    1997-10-02Recall queryOpen Cradle bolt failures
  11. I
    2000-04-10Engineering analysisClosed 2001-01-12 Engine cradle separation
  12. R
    2000-09-28Structure00V189000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  13. I
    2001-11-28RPClosed 2002-06-13 Structure
  14. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

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  15. R
    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 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…

    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.

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  16. R
    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Chevrolet Lumina — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 229 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 52 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 37 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V003000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 97V058000 · Structure
  • Recall 00V189000 · Structure
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
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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, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.