Safety ratings
1991 Chevrolet Lumina 4-DR.
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlNo
Crash test videos & photos
Crash test #1NHTSA test 2015
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Recalls (6)
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINECampaign 06E043000 · 19/05/2006
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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).
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICESCampaign 07E021000 · 12/03/2007
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.
Risk: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix: 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.
- STRUCTURECampaign 00V189000 · 11/07/2000
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.
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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME/CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
- SEAT BELTSCampaign 92V003000 · 10/01/1992
THE FRONT DOOR SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS MAY BE CRACKED AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 208.
Risk: THE SEAT OCCUPANT FACES INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THEEVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Fix: INSTALL REINFORCING PLATES ON THE CRACKED SHOULDER BELT GUIDES.
- STRUCTURECampaign 97V058000 · 08/04/1997
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.
Risk: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 09E012000 · 07/04/2009
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.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Owner complaints
Most-reported areas
- SERVICE BRAKES184
- HYDRAULIC179
- STRUCTURE53
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING34
- SEAT BELTS25
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21
- STEERING19
- POWER TRAIN10
Read individual complaints (50 most recent)
These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.
- 12/30/1999· POWER TRAINCrash
VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARKED WHILE STILL RUNNING. CONSUMER GOT OUT AND WENT TO FRONT DOOR. WITHIN MINUTE LATER, VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND RAN INTO THE REAR END OF A TRUCK. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK
- 12/29/1999· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
- 12/29/1998· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE STALLING WHILE DRIVING, CONDITION OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED AND REPAIRED ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE SOME HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
- 12/29/1994· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
REAR BRAKE CALIPER SLIDES/PADS/ROTORS FAILED, CAUSING VIBRATION. *AK
- 12/26/1995· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA94-041 ACTIVE, REAR CALIPER FREEZED AND FOUND CORROSION IN REAR BRAKES, NEEDS REPLACEMENT. TT
- 12/26/1994· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
REAR BRAKE SLIDING CALIPERS FREEZE EXERTING ALL BRAKING EFFORT ON FRONT BRAKES, RESULTING IN FRONT BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
- 12/23/1996· STRUCTURE
DOOR HANDLE FAILED TO OPEN DOOR WHEN PULLED.
- 12/22/2010· STEERING,STRUCTURE
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 SNAPPED THE STEERING. THIS WAS A 1991 CHEVY 2 DOOR LUMINA AND WHEN I LOOKED IT UP... THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. SOMEHOW THE NHTSA AND GENERAL MOTORS MISSED MY VIN NUMBER IN THE RECALL. HAD I BEEN TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR..WE WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED! I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY ONLY SOME VEHICLES WERE IDENTIFIED IN THIS SAFETY RECALL WHEN SO MANY MORE ARE EFFECTED? *TR
- 12/21/1999· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT INDICATION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, CAN' T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. ALSO,ALTERNATOR/BATTERY/COMPUTER, AND FUEL FILTER LINE FAILED AND WERE REPLACED BY DEALER. *AK
- 12/16/1998· SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.
- 12/15/1997· SEAT BELTS
PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT BELT BECAME LOOSE, STAYS LOOSE, DOES NOT LOCK, TAKEN TWICE TO DEALER. BOTH TIMES DEALER HAS TAKEN OFF PANEL TO REWIND THE SEATBELT BACK UP. HAS NEVER FIXED SEATBELT PROPERLY.THIS DEFECT CAN CAUSE INJURIES IN CASE OF ACCIDENT.
- 12/14/2006· STEERING,STRUCTURE
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. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL # 00V189000 INDICATING THE VEHICLES WHO OPERATED IN SALT BELT STATES WERE AFFECTED DUE TO CORROSION. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE OPERATED IN MICHIGAN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED, WHO CONFIRMED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE REMAINED INOPERABLE.
- 12/14/2006· STRUCTURE
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 REMAINED INOPERABLE.
- 12/14/1995· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
#EA94-041; REAR BRAKE PROBLEMS. FIXED AT LEAST 15 TIMES SINCE 1992. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
- 12/12/1995· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
#PE94-063; REAR CALIPERS ARE FREEZING UP ON BACK BRAKES CAUSING BACK BRAKES TO GO PUT ALL STOPPING PRESSURE ON FRONT BRAKES CAUSING BRAKING SYSTEM TO GO. TT
- 12/08/2000· STRUCTURE
RECALL 00V189000 CONCERNING ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS FAILURE. DEALER NEVER HAD PARTS AVAILABLE. *AK
- 12/07/1995· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
- 12/06/1998· SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
BLEEDER VALVES RUSTED TO BRAKE CALIPERS. YH
- 12/05/1995· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WOULD JUST DIE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
- 12/04/1997· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR.
- 12/04/1995· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
REAR DISC BRAKE WHICH CAN CAUSED REDUCTION IN BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND DRAGGING PADS. TT
- 12/02/1996· WHEELS
RIM CRACKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE.
- 12/01/1998· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS AND CALIPERS FAILED.
- 11/29/2005· STRUCTURE
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
- 11/29/1995· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
HYDRAULIC BRAKING PROBLEMS.TT REAR BRAKE PADS WEAR PREMATURE AND CALIPERS STICK CAUSING BRAKING LOAD ON FRONT BRAKES, VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STOP, CAN NOT LOCK UP WHEELS NO MATTER HOW HARD PEDAL IS PRESSED, REAR PADS WERE WORN OUT.*JB
- 11/29/1995· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCrash
REAR BRAKES FREEZE UP ON WET PAVEMENT, RESULTING IN LONG STOPPING DISTANCE AND TWO ACCIDENTS, DEALER SAID THAT A SLEEVE KIT NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED. TT
- 11/28/1995· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CORRODED REAR DISC BRAKES, EXCESSIVE WEAR ON FRONT BRAKES. TT *SLC
- 11/28/1994· POWER TRAIN
BALL JOINTS FAILED.
- 11/27/1995· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
VEHICLE HAS POSSIBLE REAR DISC BRAKE CORROSION PROBLEM HAD 2 SETS OF REAR BRAKES CHANGED STARTING AT 20,000.(EA94-041). TT *JB
- 11/24/2003· STRUCTURE
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 DESCRIBE FURTHER. *JB
- 11/24/1995· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CORRODED REAR DISC BRAKES, TOTAL LOSS OF REAR BRAKES, EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE WEAR. TT
- 11/23/1999· SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CONSUMER NOTICED CORROSION AND RUST ON THE FUEL LINE/BRAKE LINE, AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR. IF PARTS RUST ALL THE WAY THROUGH, IT COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL. ALSO, BOTH REAR CALIPER SLIDE PINS SEIZED, CAUSING PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR. BOTH REAR CALIPERS AND ALL BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
- 11/21/1995· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS
PE94-063# WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WAS MAKING LOUD NOISE CONSUMER TOOK TO DEALER HE FEELS THAT THE DEALER TOOK HIM. TT AFTER INSPECTING VEHICLE, DEALER FOUND LEFT FRONT ROTOR WAS DAMAGED DUE TO REAR WHEEL CALIPERS NOT CLOSING, CONSUMER WAS CHARGED AND NOW CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A RECALL REGARDING CALIPER PROBLEMS. *SLC
- 11/21/1995· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CORRODED REAR DISC BRAKES, EXCESSIVE STOPPING DISTANCE. TT
- 11/20/2000· STRUCTURE
FRONT CRADLE BOLTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-189 CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, UPON INSPECTION THE CONSUMER SAW THE FRAME ON THE GROUND WITH PART OF THE ENGINE RESTING ON IT, CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT.
- 11/18/2003· STEERING,AIR BAGSCrash
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
- 11/17/1997· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKES JUST GO TO THE FLOOR AT ANY GIVEN TIME.
- 11/15/1999· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE WHILE GOING 55MPH. LOST CONTROL ON A 6-LANE HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. ALSO, FRONT LEFT TIRES HAD BLOWN OUT. HAD NO WARNING IN THAT REGARD. MANAGED TO GET VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD. VEHICLE WILL BE TOWED TO DEALER. *AK
- 11/15/1996· SEATS
DRIVER'S SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET FAILED.
- 11/14/1999· STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEAT BELTS
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
- 11/14/1996· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCrash
DRIVING VERY SLOWLY DURING A SNOW BLIZZARD WHEN THE ABS BRAKES WERE APPLIED GENTLY TO TURN A CORNER AND THE BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A POLE BECAUSE OF RUSTED BRAKES.
- 11/12/1998· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES ACTIVATE THEN LOCK UP, ALLOWING THE CAR TO MOVE AGAIN. ALSO, THE PADS STAY ON AND GET WOREN DOWN AND FALL OFF. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKE PADS 3 TIMES. *AK
- 11/09/1995· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCrash
REAR PASSENGER SIDE DISC BRAKES WHICH CAN CAUSE REDUCTION IN BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE ACCIDENT EA94-041. TT
- 11/07/1995· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCrash
HAD REAR BRAKES REPLACED 5 TIMES WITHIN 1 YEAR REAR DISC BRAKES PE94-063. TT
- 11/05/2002· STEERING
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
- 11/05/1997· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR.
- 11/05/1996· TIRES
GENERAL TIRES SIZE 205/70R-15 SEPARATED 6 TIMES.
- 10/31/1994· ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE DASH. *SKD
- 10/30/2001· STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A SIDE STREET, APPLIED BRAKES AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, HE ENDED UP INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT, SUBFRAME FELL IN THE STREET.*AK. CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE EXACT SAME MODEL OF VEHICLE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED, ALSO THE REAR BRAKES WERE INOPERATIVE, A STARTER, 2 ALTERNATORS, 2 WATER PUMPS, A BAD CRANKCASE OIL LEAK, 2 SERPENTINE BELTS, THE LEFT FRONT WINDOW WAS INOPERATIVE, A NEW THERMOSTAT, A FUEL PUMP, FUEL INJECTOR, TIE ROD END, THE REAR STRUT FELL APART, THE STEERING JOINT BECAME COMPLETELY DISENGAGED FROM THE SUBGRAME, THE LIGHT SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN WAS INOPERATIVE.*JB
- 10/30/2000· STEERING,STRUCTURE
CONSUME R WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH AND ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS WERE RUSTED AND FRAME FELL APART. HE HAD NO STEERING ON THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE, AND TMECHANIC FIXED THE PROBLEM.*AK REAR RIGHT STEERING COLLUMN WAS INOPERATIVE BECAUSE THE CRADLE WASHERS WERE RUSTED AND THE CRADLE BROKE AS THE RESULT OF RUSTING. *YH