How many recalls does the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina have?

The 1991 Chevrolet Lumina has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1991 Chevrolet Lumina has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina?

Of 483 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1991 Chevrolet Lumina Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1991 Chevrolet Lumina has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,737,836 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 483 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 00V189000 2000-07-11 713,435 affected

Defect

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,…

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.

STRUCTURE 97V058000 1997-04-08 676,535 affected

Defect

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…

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.

SEAT BELTS 92V003000 1992-01-10 347,866 affected

Defect

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.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

STRUCTURE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Total complaints483

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2011-02-07

“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…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2010-12-21

“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…”

STEERING · reported 2010-12-21

“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…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2010-07-14

“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…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2007-06-15

“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.…”

STEERING · reported 2006-11-25

“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.…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2006-11-25

“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…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2006-11-20

Defect investigations

Investigation EA00011 Opened 2000-04-10 · closed 2001-01-12

ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION

THE ENGINE CRADLE FRONT BOLTS AND/OR RETAINERS MAY FAIL, ALLOWING THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE CRADLE TO FALL, POSSIBLY SEPARATING THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FROM THE STEERING GEAR, WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

Investigation EA91049 Opened 1991-11-26 · closed 1992-10-28