1991 Chevrolet Lumina Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 352 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina, 1% of the 352 complaints for this model year. 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.
“There have been many defects in this car including: a driver's seat belt that failed, front hood assembly failed, numerous problems with brakes--mechanic said that it was due to a faulty design, rear struts failed, speedometer is faulty and reads 5-10mph under actual speed.”
NHTSA complaint #764052, filed 2002-07“It is impossible to open my hood now since it broke from the floor and the seat belt does not retract back in to its compartment. It is dangerous since the belt just hangs there without proper functioning retractor.”
NHTSA complaint #766959, filed 2002-09“Consumer was driving approx. 25mph when vehicle began stalling. Smoke began to come from hood area of vehicle. Consumer then pulled to side, then flames began to arise in area. When fire dept. Arrived they were unable to disconnect hood latch. Vehicle was total loss due to fire. The original engine and hood latch had failed and were replaced. The dealer pointed out that the engine failure was caused by lack of oil, eventhough oil change was done recently and there was no sign of oil leak. When the vehicle cought fire, the hood latch was inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #816085, filed 1997-09Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
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 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
7 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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