1991 Chevrolet Lumina Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 352 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 199,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina, 3% of the 352 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 199,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10113642, filed 2005-04, 199,000 miles“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“While traveling 55 MPH vehicle stalls without indication. Dealer has been notified, can' t duplicate problem. Also,alternator/battery/computer, and fuel filter line failed and were replaced by dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #852620, filed 1999-12“Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street. . …”
NHTSA complaint #898503, filed 2001-10Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 50 | 14% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 19 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 10 | 4% |
| 1992 | 14 | 4% |
| 1991 | 9 | 3% |
| 1990 | 7 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina
182 complaintsBody and structure
52 complaintsEngine cooling
36 complaintsSeat belts
28 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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