1991 Chevrolet Lumina body & structure problems
52 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 127,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 127,000 miles, and 7% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Consumer was not informed that the vehicle should not be driven and while driving, the cradle bolts failed, the frame pulled away from the body which in turn caused a loss of steering, the vehicle went across the center line and veered to the left, then left the road, the vehicle was towed to the dealer, there were 2 injuries.
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.
Other problems reported for the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina
- Brakes 237 complaints
- Engine 33 complaints
- Seat belts 29 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints