1991 Chevrolet Lumina Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 52about this part
- Share
- 15%of 352 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 127,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the body and structure of the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina, 15% of the 352 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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! …”
NHTSA complaint #10372095, filed 2010-12, 75,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10097889, filed 2004-10, 147,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10143948, filed 2005-11, 170,000 miles“- 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10187682, filed 2007-04, 127,000 miles“Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of, illinois, and the district of columbia, where road salt use is heavy. A condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers.”
NHTSA complaint #10033974, filed 2003-08, 89,000 milesRelated recalls
- 00V189000Jul 11, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine…Covers: Chevrolet Lumina 1990–1991, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991, Buick Regal 1988–1991 +2 more
- 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 1990–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1991, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991 +5 more
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 14 | 4% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 31 | 6% |
| 1994 | 12 | 10% |
| 1993 | 6 | 2% |
| 1992 | 15 | 4% |
| 1991 | 52 | 15% |
| 1990 | 62 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina
182 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology