Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 09E012000 · 2009 · reported 04/07/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
1991 Chevrolet Lumina Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper — runs 8.1× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
352Complaints
6Recalls
21Crashes
9Fires
13Injured
2Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper (17.6% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper complaints here are 8.1× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 62 · 17.6% | Investigation closed | PE94063 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc | 38 · 10.8% | Investigation closed | PE94063 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 33 · 9.4% | Investigation closed | PE94063 |
| Structure | 27 · 7.7% | Recalled | Recall 00V189000 · Recall 97V058000 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum | 22 · 6.2% | Investigation closed | PE94063 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads | 22 · 6.2% | Investigation closed | PE94063 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 352 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 6 campaigns
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices
NHTSA campaign 07E021000 · 2007 · reported 03/12/2007
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline
NHTSA campaign 06E043000 · 2006 · reported 05/19/2006
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Structure
NHTSA campaign 00V189000 · 2000 · reported 07/11/2000
IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE FRONT OF THE CRADLE WOULD NO LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Seat Belts
NHTSA campaign 92V003000 · 1992 · reported 01/10/1992
THE SEAT OCCUPANT FACES INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THEEVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Structure
NHTSA campaign 97V058000 · 1997 · reported 04/08/1997
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE REAR CALIPER SLIDE WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE .”NHTSA complaint 986199 — filed 06/26/1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
“REAR BRAKE CALIPERS STICK, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR ON PADS. *DSH”NHTSA complaint 504247 — filed 05/07/1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
“CORROSION OF REAR DISC BRAKES, REPLACED CALIPER, DISC ROTORS AND PADS, ON THE FRONT AND REAR.”NHTSA complaint 982873 — filed 04/17/1996 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina?
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper issues are the most-reported category, cited in 62 of 352 NHTSA complaints (17.6%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc (38), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components (33), structure (27). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina have?
352 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 21 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, and 13 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Does the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09E012000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
