1991 CHEVROLET LUMINA

6 recalls, 483 complaints - 10 TSBs

09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
16,270 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
07E021000 Mar 12, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Defect Description
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
742 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DELPHI
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
00V189000 Jul 11, 2000
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGI... Read more
Consequence
IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE FRONT OF THE CRADLE WOULD NO LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME/CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
713,435 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
97V058000 Apr 8, 1997
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR CRADLE BOL... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
676,535 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
92V003000 Jan 10, 1992
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
THE FRONT DOOR SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS MAY BE CRACKED AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 208.
Consequence
THE SEAT OCCUPANT FACES INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THEEVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL REINFORCING PLATES ON THE CRACKED SHOULDER BELT GUIDES.
347,866 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

483 total complaints 25 crashes 11 fires 18 injuries 5 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER62
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC38
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS33
STRUCTURE27
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM22
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS22
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR20
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR17
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE14
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 7, 2011
Incident date: Feb 7, 2011
MY CAR KEEPS STALLING OR DYING EVERYTIME I TAKE OFF OR APPLY THE BRAKES IT'S ALMOST AS IF IT'S NOT GOING INTO GEAR. IT WILL DIE ON ME GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE IF I HIT MY BRAKES. *LN
STEERING Dec 22, 2010
Incident date: Dec 21, 2010
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... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Dec 22, 2010
Incident date: Dec 21, 2010
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... Read more
STRUCTURE Aug 18, 2010
Incident date: Jul 14, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE REAR CRADLE RETAINER PULLED THROUGH AND THE STEERING DISCONNECTED. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE SUB FRAME DROPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, WHERE IT WAS INSPEC... Read more
STRUCTURE Jun 18, 2007
Incident date: Jun 15, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHEVROLET LUMINA. DURING AN INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SUBFRAME BUSHING WAS MISSING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC REFERENCED RECALL # 00V189000 (STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT NOT TO DRIVE AT HI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Apr 12, 2007
Incident date: Nov 20, 2006
TL* - 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... Read more
STRUCTURE Dec 14, 2006
Incident date: Nov 25, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING GEAR. TH... Read more
STRUCTURE Dec 14, 2006
Incident date: Nov 15, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 5 MPH, THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING GEAR. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, #00V189000, REGARDING THE STRUCTURE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE VEHICLE REMA... Read more
STEERING Dec 14, 2006
Incident date: Nov 25, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING GEAR. TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 23, 2006
Incident date: Jul 3, 2006
1991 CHEVROLET LUMINA CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. *TS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 50 MPH. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND LET THE VEHICLE SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES. AFTER GETTING BACK ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING IN THROUGH THE PASSENGER WINDOW. THE CONS... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Nov 29, 2005
Incident date: Nov 15, 2005
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. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Jun 1, 2005
Incident date: Apr 30, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHEVROLET LUMINA. HE STATES THAT THERE WAS RECALL 00V189000 CONCERNING ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS. THE SAME PROBLEM CONTACT ENCOUNTERED. THE RECALL STATED, THAT ONE OR BOTH FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS CAN PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINERS. THE PROB... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS May 6, 2005
Incident date: Apr 30, 2005
DT: CONSUMER HAS A PRINTOUT OF THE NHTSA RECALL SHEET AND WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF A RECALL. THE BACK ENGINE CRADLE RETAINERS CAME OFF THE BOLTS. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND ALMOST HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION AS A RESULT OF THIS FAILURE. HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH GM AND THEY TOLD CONSUMER THA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Mar 8, 2005
Incident date: May 4, 2004
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, EITH... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 8, 2005
Incident date: May 4, 2004
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, EITH... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Feb 28, 2005
Incident date: Dec 1, 2004
WHILE DRIVING THE CRADLE BOLT DISENGAGED, CAUSINGTHE ENGINE TO COM DROP OUT. RECALL NUMBER 97V058000/CRADLE WAS ISSUED. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Oct 27, 2004
Incident date: Oct 16, 2004
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 CONTAC... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Sep 13, 2004
Incident date: Sep 13, 2004
INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME INOPERABLE, OBSTRUCTING DRIVER'S VIEW WHILE . DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Aug 19, 2004
Incident date: Aug 19, 2004
CRADLE WHICH HOLD THE CRADLE. *JB LOOSE RETAINERS AND BOLTS AROUND THE ENGINE CRADLE. REAR CRADLE BOLTS/WASHERS/BUSHINGS WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DEALER CAUTIONED CUSTOMER NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR. *TT
STEERING Aug 17, 2004
Incident date: Aug 9, 2004
1. STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. 2. LOUD THUD FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE AND TOTAL STEERING LOSS. 3. NOTHING. CAR WAS TOWED TO MY HOME. *JB
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Jun 8, 2004
Incident date: Jun 5, 2004
WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25 - 30 MPH ENTIRE FRAME AND THE MOTOR COLLAPSED ONTO THE ROAD. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE FRAME BUSHING RUSTED. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE MODEL VEHICLES.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER May 21, 2004
Incident date: Apr 9, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE CALIPER FAILED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jan 23, 2004
Incident date: Jan 23, 2004
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 VEHIC... Read more
Crash 2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jan 23, 2004
Incident date: Jan 23, 2004
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 VEHIC... Read more
Crash 2 injured
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Jan 23, 2004
BOTH REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. *MR DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. THIS CAUSED THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR. *SC
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Dec 1, 2003
Incident date: Oct 28, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ENGINE CRADLE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND SNAPPED THE STEERING. *AK *JB *NM
STRUCTURE Nov 24, 2003
THE VEHICLE'S REAR CRADLE BOLT RUSTED OUT. THE RUSTING CAUSED THE CRADLE MOUNT TO FALL INSIDE THE ENGINE AND PULLED OUT THE STEERING SHAFT, WHICH ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL # 97 V 058 000 ON CRADLE BOLTS. PLEASE ... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Nov 18, 2003
Incident date: Sep 23, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE STEERING FAILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES. *AK
Crash 2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Nov 18, 2003
Incident date: Sep 23, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE STEERING FAILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES. *AK
Crash 2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 15, 2003
Incident date: Oct 15, 2003
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. *AK
STRUCTURE Aug 14, 2003
Incident date: Aug 14, 2003
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.*AK
STRUCTURE Aug 14, 2003
Incident date: Sep 1, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS REAR CRADLE BOLTS AS STATED IN RECALL 00 V 189 000. BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK CONSUMER STATED THIS WAS AN OBVIOUS OVERSIGHT SINCE HIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT. *PH *NLM
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Jun 30, 2003
CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING OPENE DREAR WINDOW AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION WINDOW LATCH BROKE, CAUSING WINDOW TO FLIP OUT. *AK
STRUCTURE Jun 30, 2003
Incident date: Jun 27, 2003
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS CRADLE BOLTS AS STATED IN RECALL 00 V 189 000, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN.*AK
Crash
STRUCTURE Apr 25, 2003
Incident date: Apr 19, 2003
THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE CRADLE BOLT WAS LOOSE. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 14, 2003
LTR FM NORMAN PARKER (MI). LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL DURING OPERATION DUE TO ENGINE CRADLE BOLT FAILURE. *PH
WHEELS Mar 23, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS SUFFER FROM CLEAR-COAT FAILURE AND LOSE LUSTER AND LARGE WHITE SPOTS APPEAR ON THEM. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Mar 5, 2003
Incident date: Mar 4, 2003
FAULTY DESIGN ON REAR BRAKES. *JB
STRUCTURE Feb 24, 2003
THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. *JB. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Dec 4, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS FAILED CONTINUOUSLY.*JB
TIRES Dec 4, 2002
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, TIRE EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOWOUT. ( NO OTHER TIRE INFO GIVEN)*JB
SEAT BELTS Dec 4, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THE SEATBELTS WERE INOPERATIVE.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 4, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING THAT WAS CAUSING THE LIGHTS NOT TO GO OFF, THE DEALER ALSO DISCONNECTED THE RADIO TO TRY AND REMEDY THE SHORT IN THE WIRING, ALSO THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR WERE REPLACED.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Dec 4, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT AND HAS ALSO STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.*JB
STEERING Nov 5, 2002
CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THEIR VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME DEFECT FOR THE CRADLE BOLTS AS STATED IN RECALL # 00 V 189 000. BUT VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED BY IT'S VIN NUMBER. TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Oct 29, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
CONSUMER STATES ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP LIGHT AND STEERING WHEEL TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND IN A CIRCLE AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL. DLR DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE CRADEL BOLTS BROKE. CURRENT RECALL 00V189000 DOES NOT INCLUDE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. TS
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Oct 22, 2002
Incident date: Oct 18, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, CONSUMER SUDDENLY LOSS ALL STEERING ABILITY. STEERING WHEEL TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND WITH OUT STOPPING. NO WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
STRUCTURE Oct 17, 2002
Incident date: Oct 3, 2002
CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME FELL APART, THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THIS ISSUE, HOWEVER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO THE VIN. TS *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Sep 16, 2002
Incident date: Jan 15, 2002
THE RADIATOR FAILED AT SEAM IN THE PLASTIC AT THE TOP WHERE THE UPPER HOSE ATTACHES, AFTER FAILING I CONSULTED OTHER LUMINA OWNERS WHO ENCOUNTERED THE SAME EXACT LEAK IN THE SAME PLACE, I WENT TO THE JUNK YARD TO FIND EVERY LUMINA HAD THE SAME LEAK, I THINK THIS IS MANUFACTURE FLAW. THE OIL LEAK THA... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Sep 12, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
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.*AK

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 CHEVROLET LUMINA

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 26.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 24.0 20.0 Regular $3,100
3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 28.0 20.0 Regular $3,100
3.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 15.0 24.0 18.0 Regular $3,400
3.4L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 15.0 24.0 18.0 Regular $3,400

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 CHEVROLET LUMINA

10 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT2
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT1
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)1
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
020000 SUSPENSION1
100000 POWER TRAIN1
01880 Jan 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
NO TCC APPLY, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, TCC SURGE, POSSIBLE P0740, P1870, OR 39 AFTER INSTALLATION OF A REMAN (SRTA) 4T60/4T60E. *TT
990309004 Oct 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF GRINDING / SCRAPING / GROANING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION. *TT
876002A Jul 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE
676001 Feb 1, 1997
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION (REPLACE PCV HARNESS). *TW
577106A Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
577106A Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
577106 Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
435012A Jan 1, 1995
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS WARNING LIGHT IS ON. *TW
133405 Jan 1, 1995
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
REAR STRUT RELATED THUMPING/SQUEAKING NOISE. *TW
435012 Dec 1, 1994
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS WIRE HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL MAY RUB ON THE BRAKE LINE CAUSING THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET LUMINA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE96031 Opened: Apr 18, 1996 , Closed: Sep 27, 1996
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996
INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE93085 Opened: Sep 29, 1993 , Closed: Feb 28, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
WHEEL FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE92052 Opened: Jun 4, 1992 , Closed: Oct 30, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
APV FUEL LINE FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE90058 Opened: Mar 15, 1990 , Closed: Jun 20, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
SPEED CONTROL FAILS
There is no summary currently available
EA90014 Opened: Mar 12, 1990 , Closed: Feb 20, 1991
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990
SAFETY BELT CUT BY D-RING
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PE90013 Opened: Oct 25, 1989 , Closed: Jan 3, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
SAFETY BELT CUT BY D-RINGS
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CHEVROLET LUMINA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET LUMINA across all model years (1990, 2002).

54 Total Recalls
4,023 Total Complaints
6 Investigations
283 Reported Crashes
83 Reported Fires
29 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET LUMINA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2008 0 1 View
2002 1 0 View
2001 4 25 View
2000 6 36 View
1999 3 132 View
1998 4 276 View
1997 2 438 View
1996 3 312 View
1995 7 670 View
1994 2 190 View
1993 3 344 View
1992 4 483 View
1991 (current) 6 483
1990 9 615 View
1987 0 2 View

Other CHEVROLET Models

Model Recalls Complaints
SUBURBAN 246 10,458 View
TAHOE 240 12,622 View
MALIBU 216 29,080 View
SILVERADO 1500 200 22,534 View
CORVETTE 187 6,308 View
CAMARO 179 4,298 View
SILVERADO 159 10,964 View
SILVERADO 3500 152 1,409 View