1991 Chevrolet Lumina Apv problems & reliability

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.

Most reported problems

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

Common symptoms owners describe

Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.

Complaints by incident year

What owners report

• “1991 chevy lumina apv,while driving over not so smooth wisconsin streets the frame retainer rotted off of the mounting bolt causing the frame rail to drop down over 4 inches causing poor steering control. The vehicle was at this point unsafe to operate. Gm has a recall campaign for this however they refuse to honor…”

  Structure · filed Jul 28, 2010

• “Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet lumina apv. While driving approximately 2 mph it became difficult to control the steering wheel. The contact stated that the steering wheel would spin around with no resistance; however, the vehicle would not move in any direction that the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was…”

  Structure · filed Jul 9, 2010

• “Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet lumina apv. While driving 15 mph, the contact lost steering ability. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the rear two bolts that hold the engine failed, which caused the steering column to disconnect. As of july 26, 2007, the dealer has not repaired the…”

  Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Jul 26, 2007

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Federal defect investigations

• ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION

  Engineering Analysis EA00011 · opened Apr 10, 2000 · closed Jan 12, 2001 · led to recall 00V189000

• CRADLE BOLT FAILURES

  Recall Query RQ97017 · opened Oct 2, 1997 · open · led to recall 97V058000

• FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE

  Engineering Analysis EA97019 · opened Sep 30, 1997 · closed Jun 8, 1999 · led to recall 99I003000

• FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE

  Preliminary Evaluation PE97016 · opened Apr 7, 1997 · closed Sep 30, 1997

• BROKEN/LEAKING BRAKE HOSES

  Preliminary Evaluation PE94064 · opened Aug 18, 1994 · closed Oct 31, 1994

• WHEEL FAILURES

  Preliminary Evaluation PE93085 · opened Sep 29, 1993 · closed Feb 28, 1994 · led to recall 94V041001

• APV FUEL LINE FIRES

  Engineering Analysis EA92035 · opened Oct 30, 1992 · closed Nov 30, 1993

Technical service bulletins

3 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Apv.

• FUEL TANK THUD/CLUNK. *TW

  436303 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 1995

• Sliding door rattles. *tw

  431051 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994

• Binding/sticking or hard to open fuel filler door (new spring and release cable). *tw

  9319010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 1993

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Apv in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.