1991 Chevrolet LUMINA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
266 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
110,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper is the most frequently named component, appearing in 46 of 266 complaints (17.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 134 | 50.4% |
| Steering behavior | 32 | 12.0% |
| Engine operation | 7 | 2.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 2.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 1.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 0.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 46 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 34 |
| Structure | 27 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 13 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 11 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 46; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 34; Structure: 27; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 25; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum: 20; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 13; Structure:Frame And Members: 12; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 11
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 10 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 10; 150,000 and above: 5
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 244 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 114 |
| 1996 | 51 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1995: 114; 1996: 51; 2000: 21; 2001: 19; 2002: 27; 2003: 12; 2004: 8; 2005: 6; 2006: 3; 2007: 2; 2010: 2; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 134 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 32 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10004381 · 2003-04-14 (April 14, 2003)
LTR FM NORMAN PARKER (MI). LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL DURING OPERATION DUE TO ENGINE CRADLE BOLT FAILURE. *PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004381 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008413 · 2003-03-05 (March 5, 2003)
FAULTY DESIGN ON REAR BRAKES. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008413 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009057 · 2003-02-24 (February 24, 2003)
THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. *JB. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009057 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010912 · 2003-03-23 (March 23, 2003)
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS SUFFER FROM CLEAR-COAT FAILURE AND LOSE LUSTER AND LARGE WHITE SPOTS APPEAR ON THEM. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010912 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017566 · 2003-04-25 (April 25, 2003)
THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE CRADLE BOLT WAS LOOSE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017566 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10026231 · 2003-06-30 (June 30, 2003)
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS CRADLE BOLTS AS STATED IN RECALL 00 V 189 000, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10026231 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10026253 · 2003-06-30 (June 30, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING OPENE DREAR WINDOW AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION WINDOW LATCH BROKE, CAUSING WINDOW TO FLIP OUT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10026253 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10033972 · 2003-10-21 (October 21, 2003)
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS REAR CRADLE BOLTS AS STATED IN RECALL 00 V 189 000. BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK CONSUMER STATED THIS WAS AN OBVIOUS OVERSIGHT SINCE HIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT. *PH *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10033972 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V189000 · Structure
Reported: 2000-07-11 (July 11, 2000)
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 COLUMBIA, WHERE ROAD SALT USE IS HEAVY. A CONDITION WHERE ONE OR BOTH FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS CAN PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINERS.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME/CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗92V003000 · Seat Belts
Reported: 1992-01-10 (January 10, 1992)
THE FRONT DOOR SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS MAY BE CRACKED AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 208.
Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT FACES INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THEEVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL REINFORCING PLATES ON THE CRACKED SHOULDER BELT GUIDES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗97V058000 · Structure
Reported: 1997-04-08 (April 8, 1997)
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 CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE REAR CRADLE WOULD NOT LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THESE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗