1991 Chevrolet Lumina problems
Owners have filed 483 complaints with NHTSA about the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina. Brakes is the most reported problem area, at 49% of complaints. After that come body & structure (11%) and engine (7%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 483 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Brakes 49% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 25 and 11
- Injuries and deaths
- 18 and 5
- Typical mileage
- 110,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Among the 26 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 110,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 25 complaints mention a crash; 11 complaints mention a fire; 18 injuries reported; 5 deaths reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1991 ranks 5th most-complained-about out of 12 model years of the Chevrolet Lumina with enough data (218 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
While driving normal speed, vehicle hydroplaned across street; went into a spin; hit by oncoming vehicle while spinning; caused fatality. Tt
When going down hill the brake pedal goes right down to the floor. When letting the car rest for a while they come up again. Over last (8) months vehicle has been in the shop (4) times to get replacement on rotors, calipers and pads. ABS system.
While driving 25 MPH front driver side brake caliper failed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 5 MPH, the steering intermediate shaft separated from the steering gear. There was a NHTSA recall, #00v189000, regarding the structure. The dealer was contacted, and determined that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle remained inoperable.