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.
1991 Chevrolet Lumina: engine failure
5 of the 352 complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine failure by model year
What owners say
Engine failed.
Rear calipers seized, putting pressure on the fron brakes. The brakes wear out within months . The dealer is aware of this probthe brakes are still making noise, the consumer had the disc and pads replaced, the emergency brake cablr seized.
Consumer was driving approx. 25mph when vehicle began stalling. Smoke began to come from hood area of vehicle. Consumer then pulled to side, then flames began to arise in area. When fire dept. Arrived they were unable to disconnect hood latch. Vehicle was total loss due to fire. *ak the original engine and hood latch had failed and were replaced. The dealer pointed out that the engine failure was caused by lack of oil, eventhough oil change was done recently and there was no sign of oil leak. When the vehicle cought fire, the hood latch was inoperative.
Rear calipers have completely seized up. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina?
5 of 352 owner complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina (1%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina
Brake failure 32Grinding brakes 10Power steering loss 10Premature wear 10Seat belt 10Fire or smoke 9Stalling 9ABS 5
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