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1991 Chevrolet Lumina engine problems

33 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
33 7% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 fire.

What owners wrote

Consumer was driving approx. 25MPH when vehicle began stalling. Smoke began to come from hood area of vehicle. Consumer then pulled to side, then flames began to arise in area. When fire dept. Arrived they were unable to disconnect hood latch. Vehicle was total loss due to fire. The original engine and hood latch had failed and were replaced. The dealer pointed out that the engine failure was caused by lack of oil, eventhough oil change was done recently and there was no sign of oil leak.

August 1997 Fire

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