Model year record

1991 Chevrolet Lumina

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

Chevrolet Lumina, 1990–1994 generation
Pictured: the 1990–1994 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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

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