1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 34%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 143,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the body and structure of the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 34% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 143,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Apv. While driving 15 MPH, the contact lost steering ability. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the rear two bolts that hold the engine failed, which caused the steering column to disconnect. As of july 26, 2007, the dealer has not repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 168,000. Updated 02/01/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10197533, filed 2007-07, 168,000 miles“The contact owns a 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Apv. While driving approximately 2 MPH it became difficult to control the steering wheel. The contact stated that the steering wheel would spin around with no resistance; however, the vehicle would not move in any direction that the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was turned off and towed to his residence. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall campaign id number 00v189000. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 143,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10342173, filed 2010-07, 143,000 miles“Consumer will provide VIN# at later date. The doors of vehicle have pins that break in half. The driver and passenger side doors cannot be opened from the outside. The sliding door can not be opened from the inside. The pins have either fallen out or broken off. The doors began falling off and breaking in mid-july. All have broken off by august 19, 1998. Dealership says there is nothing they can do at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #826940, filed 1998-08“Driver's side door would not unlock from inside also right side door would not open from outside. Both problems had been corrected.owner then notes that sliding door can't be opened from inside also back door lock fell off. Notes of power lock failure.cause has not been determined.”
NHTSA complaint #817080, filed 1997-10“While driving 70 MPH and without warning engine cradle bolt retainers broke off and released transmission. Dealer has been notified; however ,was unable to remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8015489, filed 2002-08Related recalls
- 97V058000Apr 8, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine…Covers: Chevrolet Lumina APV 1990–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1991, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991 +5 more
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina APV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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