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#BS-1991-CHELUM-77A0

1991 Chevrolet Lumina

Based on reports from 483 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
483
Crashes
25
Fires
11
Recalls
6
TSBs
10
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 483 complaints, 25 crashes, 11 fires, and 6 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.3x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

ran out of gas now wont start

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

runs roughly stalls when braking

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

wipers stopped working

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliperHIGH

62 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper issues — failures commonly reported around 110K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:discMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

1
0–30K
1
30–60K
5
60–90K
7
90–120K
6
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (7 reports) • Median: 110K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper (62 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper62 (13%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc38 (8%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components33 (7%)
Structure27 (6%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum22 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads22 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor20 (4%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor17 (4%)

1991 Chevrolet Lumina: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina, with 62 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 110,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 110K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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34
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40
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13
03
9
04
7
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4
06
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07
3
10
1
11

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

00V189000Sep 2000

STRUCTURE

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.

06E043000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

07E021000Apr 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

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.

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

92V003000Jan 1992

SEAT BELTS

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

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Lumina is the 1996 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1991 Chevrolet Lumina vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

483

Class avg

113

4.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 483 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1991 Chevrolet Lumina: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper, with 62 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina reliable?
The 1991 Chevrolet Lumina has 483 complaints, 25 crash reports, and 11 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.3x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Chevrolet Lumina problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Lumina problems start?
Based on 26 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 110,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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