1991 Chevrolet Lumina

◆ Worse than typical

1991 Chevrolet Lumina
BUILT 2026-09-02

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

1991: 358 complaints

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 64%

64% of complaints: service brakes — 229 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

STRUCTURE 15%

15% of complaints: structure — 52 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and door.

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 37 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and module.

CRASH FIRE

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ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE DASH. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19941031

SEAT BELTS 8%

8% of complaints: seat belts — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1991 — complaint volume: 358

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 issues (229 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for structure issues (52 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (37 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.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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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, 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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.