1991 Chevrolet Lumina Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 182about this part
- Share
- 52%of 352 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 182 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina, 52% of the 352 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10044048, filed 2003-10, 100,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10055796, filed 2004-01“Pre mature wear all 4 brakes, rt front caliper pin falls out, causing caliper to jam in wheel, caliper pin caused wear in housing, causing treads to strip and become weak, happened 2 times, also rear brake calipers failed brakes are always hard nothing helps, wiring problem in steering column flashers will cause smoke in column signals you have to fiddle with for them to work.”
NHTSA complaint #723726, filed 2000-06“Consumer noticed corrosion and rust on the fuel line/brake line, and suspension components, in both front and rear. If parts rust all the way through, it could eventually lead to loss of control. Also, both rear caliper slide pins seized, causing premature brake pad wear. Both rear calipers and all brake pads had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #853256, filed 1999-11“Consumer applied brakes at 10-20 MPH, pedal went to the floor, no braking action. Mechanic stated brake master cylinder was too close to exhaust manifold. This caused brake fluid in brake line to get hot, causing brake failure. The vehicle over heated because of fluid loss.”
NHTSA complaint #8015626, filed 2002-08Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 | 2 | 7% |
| 1999 | 19 | 18% |
| 1998 | 35 | 16% |
| 1997 | 37 | 11% |
| 1996 | 31 | 13% |
| 1995 | 77 | 16% |
| 1994 | 49 | 39% |
| 1993 | 134 | 55% |
| 1992 | 161 | 47% |
| 1991 | 182 | 52% |
| 1990 | 228 | 53% |
Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina
52 complaintsEngine cooling
36 complaintsSeat belts
28 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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