Complaints
483
Crashes
25
Fires
11
Injuries
18
Fatalities
5
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#162 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Avg mileage:110,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#238 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
Crash-related:5
#333 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 62 | 1 | — | 110,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 38 | 5 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 33 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 27 | 2 | — | 104,571 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 15 | 1 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 14 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 14 | 1 | — | 126,833 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 1 | — | 152,667 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 5 | — | 3 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 | — | 3 | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
62
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
38
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
33
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
27
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,571
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,833
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
152,667
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Chevrolet Lumina — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1991 Chevrolet Lumina has 483 NHTSA complaints, 25 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper with 62 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper (62 complaints, avg 110,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc (38 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components (33 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 112,857 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina include 25 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 5 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Chevrolet Lumina?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Lumina reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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