Model year record

1991 Chevrolet Lumina

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 483 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V189000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
713,435
Reported to NHTSA
2000-07-11
Owners notified
2000-09-28

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 VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, 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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME/CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V058000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
676,535
Reported to NHTSA
1997-04-08
Owners notified
1997-06-11

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 BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE REAR CRADLE WOULD NOT LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THESE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V003000

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
347,866
Reported to NHTSA
1992-01-10
Owners notified
1992-01-31

Defect description

THE FRONT DOOR SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS MAY BE CRACKED AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 208.

Safety risk

THE SEAT OCCUPANT FACES INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THEEVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL REINFORCING PLATES ON THE CRACKED SHOULDER BELT GUIDES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper62110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc38
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components33
Structure27127,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads22
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum22
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor20
Seat belts: front: retractor17
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip15100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline14
Structure: frame and members14110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine12
Steering10127,000 mi
Unknown or other798,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder6
Structure: body: door6
Tires6
Electrical system: ignition: module5
Electrical system: wiring5
Engine and engine cooling5
Seat belts5
Electrical system4199,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage4
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4100,000 mi
Suspension: rear4
Vehicle speed control4
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3
Electrical system: ignition3
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Seats3
Service brakes, hydraulic338,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders3
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs3
Wheels: rim3
Air bags: frontal2100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2
Fuel system, gasoline2199,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Seat belts: rear/other2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings2
Steering: rack and pinion2
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket2
Tires: tread/belt2
Wheels2100,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1
Parking brake1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, air: disc1
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, air: drum: drum1
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body1127,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: hood1
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels: hub1

The 1990 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

RQ97017CRADLE BOLT FAILURES

Structure

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.