1991 Chevrolet Lumina
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina. Newest first.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with fmvss 208.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
352 complaints21 involved a crash9 involved a fire13 injuries2 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
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
- Steering · Structure › Frame and members
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 heavy traffic, when I had the car towed...we found out that the rear sub-frame mounts had broken…
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 heavy traffic, when I had the car towed...we found out that the rear sub-frame mounts had broken and snapped the steering. This was a 1991 chevy 2 door lumina and when I looked it up... There was a recall for this issue. Somehow the nhtsa and general motors missed my vin number in the recall. had I been traveling at a high rate of speed and with my children in the car..we would have been killed! I would like to know why only some vehicles were identified in this safety recall when so many more are effected? *tr
- Structure
TL* the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet lumina. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the rear cradle retainer pulled through and the steering disconnected. As a result, the engine sub frame dropped. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to the contact's residence, where it was…
TL* the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet lumina. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the rear cradle retainer pulled through and the steering disconnected. As a result, the engine sub frame dropped. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to the contact's residence, where it was inspected and repaired by the contact. He was able to locate a recall for the failure (nhtsa campaign ID number: 00v189000- structure) but was advised by the manufacturer that his vin was not included. The current and failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
- Structure
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet lumina. during an inspection, it was discovered that the subframe bushing was missing from the vehicle. the mechanic referenced recall # 00v189000 (structure) and stated that the vehicle needs to be serviced. the mechanic advised the contact not to drive at…
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet lumina. during an inspection, it was discovered that the subframe bushing was missing from the vehicle. the mechanic referenced recall # 00v189000 (structure) and stated that the vehicle needs to be serviced. the mechanic advised the contact not to drive at highway speeds. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the current and failure mileages were 168,000.
- Structure › Body
TL* - the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet lumina. the contact lost power steering while at a stop sign. the vehicle was towed. there were no warning indicators. the mechanic diagnosed the failure as having occurred due to a missing cradle bolt. the failure mileage was 127,000. the contact…
TL* - the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet lumina. the contact lost power steering while at a stop sign. the vehicle was towed. there were no warning indicators. the mechanic diagnosed the failure as having occurred due to a missing cradle bolt. the failure mileage was 127,000. the contact stated that recall 097v05800 & recall 00v189000 were issued for the same problem. however, when she called the manufacturer they advised her that her vehicle was not apart of the recall. *Ak
- Steering · Structure
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph on normal road conditions, there was a loss of steering control. there were no warning lights illuminated prior to the incident. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, who determined the steering intermediate shaft separated from the steering gear.…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph on normal road conditions, there was a loss of steering control. there were no warning lights illuminated prior to the incident. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, who determined the steering intermediate shaft separated from the steering gear. there was a nhtsa recall # 00v189000 indicating the vehicles who operated in salt belt states were affected due to corrosion. however, the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin, even though the vehicle operated in michigan. the manufacturer was also contacted, who confirmed the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle remained inoperable.
- Structure
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.
- Electrical system
1991 chevrolet lumina caught on fire while driving. *ts while driving the vehicle would not accelerate past 50 mph. the consumer pulled over and let the vehicle sit for a few minutes. after getting back onto the highway the consumer noticed smoke coming in through the passenger window. the…
1991 chevrolet lumina caught on fire while driving. *ts while driving the vehicle would not accelerate past 50 mph. the consumer pulled over and let the vehicle sit for a few minutes. after getting back onto the highway the consumer noticed smoke coming in through the passenger window. the consumer exited the vehicle and noticed that the rear of the vehicle was on fire. the right rear tail light burned along with the right rear bumper and the right side of the trunk. *Nm
- Structure › Frame and members
Dt: the contact states there IS a nhtsa recall campaign 97v058000 concerning the rear cradle bolts pulling through the retainer due to corrosion of the retainer. this vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall, but was not included in the recall due to vin. *Ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Dt: the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet lumina. He states that there was recall 00v189000 concerning engine cradle bolts. The same problem contact encountered. the recall stated, that one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers. the…
Dt: the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet lumina. He states that there was recall 00v189000 concerning engine cradle bolts. The same problem contact encountered. the recall stated, that one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers. the problem the contact had was that his retainers actually fell out of the bottom of the vehicle. This almost caused a head on collision because his wife lost control of steering. The contact called chevrolet, but was informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Dt: consumer has a printout of the nhtsa recall sheet and was not notified of a recall. The back engine cradle retainers came off the bolts. Consumer was driving when this happened and almost had a head on collision as a result of this failure. Have been in contact with gm and they told consumer…
Dt: consumer has a printout of the nhtsa recall sheet and was not notified of a recall. The back engine cradle retainers came off the bolts. Consumer was driving when this happened and almost had a head on collision as a result of this failure. Have been in contact with gm and they told consumer that they were not aware of a recall. Consumer was told after providing the vin, that there were no recall that came up on there screen. Took car to the dealer, and they told the consumer that they would not cover it. No indication of a problem. The car IS sitting at a gm/cheverolet dealer right now. They told consumer that they would not honor the recall, but turned and offered a $1,000.00 cash or towards another vehicle. Yesterday, one of the sales people from the dealership called and offered to sale consumer another vehicle. The dealer told the consumer that they would not cover the repairs on the vehicle because it was not the bolts in the rear engine cradle, it IS the retainers that caused the problem. *ak *nm
- Electrical system · Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicle caught on fire 15 minutes after being parked in the driveway. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The fire also damaged another vehicle, the right side of the garage, and an upper room. The cause of the fire was determined to have been caused by one of two things…
Vehicle caught on fire 15 minutes after being parked in the driveway. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The fire also damaged another vehicle, the right side of the garage, and an upper room. The cause of the fire was determined to have been caused by one of two things, either fuel leakage or electrical. The dealer was not notified.*ak vehicle has had fuel injection system repaired in 2001 and 2002. Right signal repaired in jan. 2004, headlight dimmer switch repaired in april for texas inspection. then vehicle caught on fire in may. *bf *nm
- Structure › Frame and members
While driving the cradle bolt disengaged, causingthe engine to com drop out. Recall number 97v058000/cradle was issued. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Recall 00v18 000 concerning cradle bolts. while driving consumer heard a loud noise, and then the vehicle jerked to the right while driving 60-70 mph. Vehicle was inspected by the consumer's son, who noticed that the front cradle bolt broke. The locale dealer and the manufacturer were both contacted, and both confirmed that this vehicle was not covered under that recall. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing driver's view while . dealership has been notified. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Cradle which hold the cradle. *jb loose retainers and bolts around the engine cradle. rear cradle bolts/washers/bushings worn and needed to be replaced. dealer cautioned customer not to drive the car. *tt
- Steering
1. Steering became difficult. 2. Loud thud from front of vehicle and total steering loss. 3. Nothing. Car was towed to my home. *jb
- Structure › Frame and members
While driving between 25 - 30 mph entire frame and the motor collapsed onto the road. This occurred because the frame bushing rusted. dealership indicated that this was a common problem with these model vehicles.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
While driving 25 mph front driver side brake caliper failed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Service brakes, hydraulic
When the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. this caused the driver to loose control of the vehicle and hit a concrete barrier. both air bags did not deploy. the driver and passenger sustained neck and head injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was totaled. *jb
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
Both rear cradle bolts pulled through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. *mr due to corrosion of the retainer. this caused the intermediate steering shaft to separate from the steering gear. *sc
- Structure › Frame and members
While driving 25 mph, the engine cradle detached from the vehicle and snapped the steering. *ak *jb *nm
- Structure
The vehicle's rear cradle bolt rusted out. The rusting caused the cradle mount to fall inside the engine and pulled out the steering shaft, which almost resulted in an accident. The consumer stated the vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall # 97 v 058 000 on cradle bolts. please describe further. *Jb
- Air bags › Frontal · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
While driving 25 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, and the steering failed. The driver and passenger sustained head and neck injuries. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving about 65 mph on the highway in inclement weather driver applied brakes, the brake pedal was hard, and the ABS light appeared on the dashboard. Driver was able to control vehicle, and pulled over to the shoulders of the highway. the vehicle was towed. there was no accident. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Structure
There is no summary currently available
- Engine cradle separation
The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control
- Cradle bolt failures
There is no summary currently available
- Corroded rear disk brakes
There is no summary currently available
- Wheel failures
There is no summary currently available
- Sticking throttle
There is no summary currently available
- Apv fuel line fires
There is no summary currently available
- Jack failure
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- Steering wheel separation
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10007559No tcc apply, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, tcc surge, possible p0740, p1870, or 39 after installation of a reman (srta) 4t60/4t60e.
- 6088680Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension.
- 615073Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that IS generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not reappear until the next change of oil.
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 51353Excessive oil consumption (replace pcv harness).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
- 39080Rear strut related thumping/squeaking noise.
- 39072ABS warning light IS on.
- 37955ABS wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the ABS warning light to come on.
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