1990 Chevrolet Lumina problems
Owners have filed 615 complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 49.3% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of structure at 10.7%.
Complaints615
Crashes38
Fires9
Injuries18
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 49.3% · 303
Structure 10.7% · 66
Engine and engine cooling 6.5% · 40
Steering 6.3% · 39
Seat belts 4.9% · 30
Electrical system 4.2% · 26
Suspension 2.6% · 16
Wheels 2.3% · 14
Severity
Of those complaints, 38 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire and 18 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Chevrolet Lumina in this data, 1990 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 1995 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 43 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 126,500 miles.
In owners' own words
While braking at 15 mph, the brakes intermittently failed. The pedal went to the floor, which caused extended stopping distance and subsequently the consumer rear ended another vehicle.*Ak the consumer stated the brakes were defective due to a design flaw, the spent $1500.00 In repairs with no success. *Cb the consumer stated there was a design flaw with the brake calipers. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 72,000 miles
The rear disc brakes are corroded which is causing the front brakes not to work too well. Tt the consumer believes the brakes were defective and should be recalled by the manufacturer . The brakes and calipers failed, but the manufacturer paid for the cost of repair. Secondly, the brakes and calipers failed again and the dealer paid 50% of the cost of repair. Service brakes, hydraulic
Rear brakes effect performance, putting all pressure to front brakes. Front brakes wear excessively.*Ak vehicle had excessive problem requiring much force neede to brake pedal to stop, threr was rear brake corrosion has been very bad, consumer was advised to always apply parking brake and ot to allow vehcile to sit without being or rotors will corrode badly. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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Other Chevrolet Lumina years
1991 483 complaints · 47.4% service brakes, hydraulic 1992 483 complaints · 42.2% service brakes, hydraulic 1993 344 complaints · 51.5% service brakes, hydraulic 1994 190 complaints · 37.4% service brakes, hydraulic 1995 670 complaints · 14.9% visibility 1996 312 complaints · 13.1% engine and engine cooling