1991 Chevrolet Lumina Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina, and owners have filed 352 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Structure
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.
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Structure
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and MINI vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
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Seat belts
The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with FMVSS 208.
Remedy: Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.
352 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina have filed 352 complaints with NHTSA; 21 describe a crash and 9 describe a fire. Reports cite 13 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 119,136 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 114 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My car keeps stalling or dying everytime i take off or apply the brakes it's almost as if it's not going into gear. It will die on me going down the interstate if i hit my brakes. *ln”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 7, 2011 · Unknown or other
“I was driving at a rate of speed of 35 MPH when i heard something break under the car and at that point i lost all steering an was traveling towards oncoming traffic. I was able to stop but still in h”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 22, 2010 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–18 / 24–28 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/3.1/3.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Lumina model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Lumina model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Chevrolet Lumina | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Lumina | 7 | 427 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Lumina | 3 | 352 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Lumina | 2 | 342 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Lumina | 1 | 243 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Lumina | 0 | 126 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Lumina | 6 | 492 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 2 | 245 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Lumina | 1 | 347 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Lumina | 3 | 223 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Lumina | 2 | 103 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Lumina | 5 | 30 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Lumina | 3 | 21 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Lumina | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1991 Chevrolet Lumina
How do I know if my 1991 Chevrolet Lumina has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V189000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.