1990 CHEVROLET Lumina Problems & Complaints
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
274 complaints
TWICE I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES IN UNDER 2 YEARS DUE TO RR CALIPER WEARING OUTSIDE PAD. MY MECHANIC SAID SLIDERS FREE, HOSE IS GOOD AND E-BRAKE NOT STICKING ON. HE SAID THIS IS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CALIPER THAT THESE CARS ARE KNOWN FOR.*AK
Sep 13, 2004
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. *JB
Jan 06, 2004
THE FAILURE OF REAR BRAKES TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. I FEEL IT IS GMC FAULT FOR RELEASING A FAULTY/FLAWED DESIGN. SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY $600.00 EVERY TIME THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DOESN'T WORK, OR WHEN THE REAR CALIPER PINS LOCK UP? IS ANYTHING BEING DONE ABOUT THIS?*AK
Jan 05, 2001
THE REAR BRAKES ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED. IT LOOKS LIKE THEY HAVEN'T WORKED FOR YEARS. I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS HAPPEN IN ANY VEHICLE BEFORE AND WONDERED IF THIS IS COMMON, BUT HASN'T REACHED A RECALL STATUS. I REALIZE MY WIFE AND DAUGHTERS HAVE BEEN RIDING IN THIS CAR FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS, BUT I AM RETIRING IT IN THE INTERIM UNTIL MY LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER CAN TAKE A LOOK, WHEN THEY REPLACE THE CRADLE BOLTS. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION. THIS IS VERY STRANGE. THANK YOU. *AK
Dec 28, 2000
REAR BRAKES AND CALIPER'S KEEP WEARING ABNORMALLY. *SLC
Nov 29, 2000
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STRUCTURE
51 complaints
I HAD COME TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION STOP SIGN. I WHEN TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC WHEN THE FRAME OF THE CAR JUST FELL APART AND I HAD NO STEERING. I ENDED UP IN A PERSONS YARD. IF THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN HEAVY TRAFFIC OF IF I HAD GOTTEN TO THE EXPRESSWAY AS I HAD PLANNED, THIS ACCIDENT COULD HAVE KILLED ME OR PASSENGERS IN MY CAR. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND AT THIS TIME HAVE NOT MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE THE CAR REPAIRED. *JB
May 09, 2006
VEHICLE: 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA, [XXX] 1. OCTOBER 2, 2000: VEHICLE WAS EXITING SUPERMARKET PARKING LOT ON DUKE RD. IN CHEEKTOWAGA, NY. 2. VEHICLE ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS FAIL, CAUSING STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM STEERING GEAR, VEHICLE WAS MOVING AND NEARLY INVOLVED IN A CRASH. 3. OCTOBER 3, 2000: VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY JIM MAZZ AUTO INC. IN BUFFALO, NY (ENGINE CRADLE, BOLTS, BUSHINGS, STEERING COLUMN) 4. NOVEMBER 2000: GM RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED FOR VEHICLE RELATING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 00V189000 5. NOVEMBER 2000 - PRESENT: SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FROM GM FOR PART FAILURE THAT OCCURRED BEFORE RECALL. ORIGINAL CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. CURRENT CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. 6. MAY 2001: VEHICLE TRADED IN TO GILLOGLY CHEVROLET, WEST SENECA, NY FOR PURCHASE OF 1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU. *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Jul 13, 2005
WHILE DRIVING REAR CRADLE BOLTS CORRODED AND SNAPPED OFF. REAR OF THE VEHICLE LOOKED LIKE IT SNAPPED IN HALF. ONLY THE FRONT CRADLE BOLTS WERE REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL 00V189000. VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE.*AK
Feb 20, 2004
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE RIGHT CRADDLE BOLT BROKE CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
May 29, 2003
I OWN A 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA 3.1L SEDAN AND HAD THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS FALL OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING, CAUSING THE STEERING SHAFT TO DISCONNECT SO THAT I LOST STEERING CONTROL. I CALLED 2 DEALERS AND THE CHEVROLET CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE LINE AND ALL OF THEM DENIED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY CAR. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND A GM DOCUMENT THAT STATED THE VEHICLES THAT WERE COVERED IN THE RECALL AND MINE FIT RIGHT INTO THE RANGE OF VIN NUMBERS LISTED. AFTER CALLING THEM AGAIN, THEY SAID THEY HAD FOUND THE LIST THAT I HAD, BUT SINCE MY CAR WAS NOT LISTED IN THE VISC THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR MY VEHICLE. *NLM
Apr 22, 2003
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
30 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE FILLING THE RADIATOR WITH ANTI-FREEZE A PUDDLE WAS NOTICED UNDER THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE AGE OF THE PART. WHILE LOCATING A REPLACEMENT PART IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ORIGINAL RADIATOR WAS THE INCORRECT TYPE FOR THE VEHICLE. THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED WITH A 1993 MODEL RADIATOR BY THE MECHANIC.
Mar 24, 2006
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL COMPLETELY OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF ALL POWER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Aug 07, 2001
OIL FILTER VIBRATES LOOSE,NO MATER THE TYPE FILTER.IT'S COMMON TO ALL 3.1'S AND PROBABLY HAS YET TO BE ADRESSED.*AK
Dec 31, 2000
SMALL OIL LEAK AT INTAKE MANIFOLD, MOSTLY JUST ANNOYING WONDER HOW MANY OTHERS HAVE SAME PROBLEM
Aug 26, 2000
COSNUMER NOTICED NO STEERING AND NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING. CONSUMER LOOKED UNDER VEHICLE AND NOTICED ENGINE ON GROUND. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFOMATON. *AK
Feb 01, 2000
+ 25 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
26 complaints
SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK UPON IMPACT. TS. *AK
Jan 28, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER RESTRAINT BELT SYSTEM RETRACTOR FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, THE SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT FEED BACK INTO RETRACTOR, DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT COMPONENT IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY RECALL. *AK *YH
Jan 29, 2002
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY BY NOT REDUCING AMOUNT OF SLACK WHEN BELT IS BUCKLED. RETRACTOR MECHANISM HAS BEEN REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP, BUT FAILURE OF THIS MECHANISM TO REDUCE SLACK IN BELT CONTINUES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
May 10, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT, AND THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS INOPERABLE. *AK SHOULDER PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT FOR BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES FAILED THREE TIMES. *YH
Apr 26, 2001
CONSUMER'S SHOULDER BELT KEEPS COMING LOOSE. IT HAS BEEN FIXED TWICE BY THE DEALER. THIS TIME THE DEALER WILL FIX THE DRIVER SIDE AND NOT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. CONSUMER WANTS THE CHEVROLET TO PAY FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE. CHEVROLET FILE # 000043894. *AK
Jan 28, 2000
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STEERING
25 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT. WHEN THE CONTACT REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS IN THE UPSIDE DOWN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS STEERED INTO A DRIVEWAY. UPON INSPECTION, THE SHAFT BETWEEN THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE RACK AND PINION WAS OBSERVED TO BE DETACHED. WHEN THE RACK AND PINION WAS REASSEMLED IT APPEARED TO BE VERY LOOSE. THE CONTACT IS A PRIVATE MECHANIC BY TRADE.
May 30, 2006
WHILE TURNING IN ANY DIRECTION AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THERE WOULD BE A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN RECALL 97V05800, BUT THE DEALERSHIP MECHANIC WOULD NOT REPAIR THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.*AK
Oct 15, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER STEERING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Jul 30, 2003
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT A LOW SPEED, AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH AND FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES.*AK
Mar 12, 2002
DIRECTIONAL IN THE STEERING COLUMN OVERHEATED, CAUSING SMOKE FROM THE STEERING. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK
Jul 17, 2000
+ 20 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20 complaints
EXCESSIVE MAGNETIC FIELDS
Apr 22, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE HEAD LIGHTS WOULD DIM AND THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD WORK ERRATICALLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM LS KICK PANEL SHORTED WIRE BETWEEN FUEL PUMP AND BRAKE LIGHTS. DEALER REWIRED LIGHTS AND FUEL PUMP CONNECTIONS. *TT
Apr 18, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WIRING HARNESS LEADING TO THE FUEL TANK HAS SHORTED OUT AND COULD HAVE LEAD TO A POSSIBLE FIRE, DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. NLM CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LEFT SIDE KICK PANEL SHORTED WIRE AT CONNECTOR BETWEENT THE FUEL PUMP WIRE AND BRAKE LIGHTS, CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS ALSO CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL. *SLC
Apr 18, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THERE WAS A SMELL OF SMOKE. CONSUMER CONTINUED TO DRIVE HEADLIGHTS ON DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY, RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING. *AK
Apr 09, 2002
DURING OPERATION OF VEHICLE SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF STEERING COLUMN. SINCE THAT TIME HORN WILL ACTIVATE INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT DRIVER PRESSING ANY BUTTON. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK
Jan 29, 2002
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WHEELS
12 complaints
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HUB SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER MANAGED TO KEEP CONTROL BEFORE IT CAME OFF COMPLETELY. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND THEY STATED RIGHT FRONT WHHEL HUB WAS CRACKED. CAUSE WAS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Mar 25, 2002
CONSUMER STATES HIS SON WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE REAR WHEEL COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL, AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE LEFT THE ROAD, ROLLED OVER A FEW TIMES AND CRASHED, CONSUMER STATES INFORMATION THAT HE HAS OBTAINED, SUGGESTS THE ACCIDENT WAS THE RESULT OF A FACTORY DEFECT, THERE WAS ONE INJURY DUE TO ACCIDENT. *JB
May 16, 2001
THE ENITRE WHEEL FEEL OFF AND THE RIM ACTUALLY BROKE IN HALF AND AND A PIECE OF IT WAS LEFT INSIDE OF THE WHEEL. I STILL HAVE THE WHEEL AS PROOF. ALSO I AM AFRAID ABOUT MY ENGINE MOUNT BECAUSE THE STEERING IN MY CAR HAS BEEN ACTING VERY STRANGE FOR A WHILE NOW. IT HAS NOT FAILED YET, BUT I DO BELIEVE THAT IT MAY SOON. *AK
Nov 25, 2000
CONSUMER WAS GETTING A OIL CHANGE WHEN THE DEALER NOTICED THE FRONT LUGS: BOLTS WERE PULLING THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORRSION OF THE RETAINER. *AK
Oct 23, 1998
SEVERE CRACKS DEVELOPED IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM MOUNT, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Apr 28, 1997
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VISIBILITY
11 complaints
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 55 MPH, THE REAR BACK WINDOW/GLASS AND IT'S MOLDING EXPLODED OUTWARDS INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE WINDOW/GLASS WASN'T PROPERLY SEALED AT THE FACTORY. *JB
Oct 14, 2004
THWINDSHIELD WIPERS JUST STOP WORKING ONE DAY SO I HAD THE WIPER MOTOR REPLACED AND AFTER THAT THEY WORKED FOR LIKE 2 SEC AND DIED AGAIN. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO HAS THE SAME CAR AND THE SAME THING HAPPEND SO I WAS WONDERING IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT OR MAYBE SOMEONE NEEDS TO KNOW SO THEY CAN MAKE A RECALL BECAUSE IT'S VERY DANGEROUS. THEN FOR THE SIDE MIRROR ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING AND IT JUST BROKE OFF FOR NO REASON, AND IT SEEMS THAT EVERY THREE OUT OF FOUR LUMINAS I SEE THERE SIDE MIRRORS ARE BROKEN OFF. DRI9VE DOWN THE ROAD AND LOOK ONE DAY YOU'LL SEE FOR YOUR SELF IT'S A KNOWN FACT ABOUT THE CARS.*AK
Apr 01, 2001
WIND NOISE CAUSED BY FAILED WEATHERSTRIP.
Mar 11, 1997
WEATHER STRIPPING FAILED CAUSING WIND NOISE AT THE RIGHT DOOR. NLM
Feb 11, 1997
WEATHER STRIPPING FAILED CAUSING WIND NOISE AT THE RIGHT DOOR. NLM
Feb 11, 1997
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SUSPENSION
11 complaints
BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE SHAKE. IT RAGGLES WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, MECHANIC SAID THAT VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *AK
Mar 22, 2002
FRONT STRUTS FAILED.
Jan 21, 1998
BALL JOINTS FAILED.
Jan 21, 1998
RECALL 97V05800; MRS. JUSTICE HAS SPOKEN WITH FLANNIAGEN CHEVROLET 3 TIMES SINCE JUNE OF 1997, AND THEY CONTINUE TO TELL MRS. JUSTICE THAT THE PARTS HAVEN'T BEEN SHIPPED YET. THEY WILL CONTACT MRS. JUSTICE WHEN THE PARTS ARE IN. *AK
Oct 23, 1997
REAR CRADLE BOLT BROKE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FALL ON THE GROUND AND BREAK THE STEERING BOX.
Oct 03, 1997
+ 6 more complaints for this component
SEATS
11 complaints
WHILE VEHICLE WAS WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, CAUSING SEATBACK TO COLLAPSE BACKWARD. VEHICLE ALMOST LOST CONTROL. CONSUMER SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES. DEALER NOTIFIED, BUT REFUSED TO FIX PROBLEM. *AK *ML
Mar 23, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ONE OF THE BOLTS THAT HOLDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT UP SHEARED OFF, CAUSING THE SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Sep 08, 1999
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBACK BROKE AT THE METAL WHERE THE TOP OF THE SEAT IS ANCHORED TO THE BOTTOM. *AK
Apr 06, 1998
FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSED DUE TO BROKEN BOLT.
Oct 14, 1997
BOTH FRONT SEAT BROKE IN RECLINING POSITION, BOLTS WERE BROKEN.
Oct 10, 1997
+ 6 more complaints for this component
PARKING BRAKE
10 complaints
NO SUMMARY
Oct 15, 1999
EMERGENCY BRAKE SLIPS.
Jul 16, 1998
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL DEFECTIVE.
Feb 19, 1997
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL REPLACED.
Feb 11, 1997
EMERGENCY BRAKES INOPERATIVE IN COLD WEATHER. *SD
Jun 21, 1996
+ 5 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
8 complaints
THE BRAKES LIGHTS DID NOT WORK, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE CASE WAS CLOSED. RECALL 1990. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL WAS MORE THAN 10 YEARS OLD. *JB
Sep 23, 2004
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 90V185000. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT VOLUNTARY REPAIR SWITCH, STATING IT IS NOT A RECALL FROM GENERAL MOTORS. IS THIS TRUE? I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. *AK
Jul 10, 2001
HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED.
Mar 11, 1997
HEADLIGHT SWITCH TURNS OFF TOO EASILY WHEN LIGHTLY TOUCHED. NLM
Feb 11, 1997
HEADLIGHT SWITCH TURNS OFF TOO EASILY WHEN LIGHTLY TOUCHED. NLM
Feb 11, 1997
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STEERING,STRUCTURE
7 complaints
DT:THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 00V189000 CONCERNING FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED, AND THE FRAME DROPPED TO THE GROUND. ALSO, THE STEERING SHAFT SEPARATED AND BROKE. HE WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR WITHOUT INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AT COST. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR WORK. THEY STATED THE REPAIR COST WOULD EXCEED THE COST OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
Oct 26, 2005
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A DEFECT WITH THE REAR CRADLE WHERE 1 OR BOTH REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULLED THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE CRADLE IS NO LONGER SUPPORTED BY THE ENGINE MOUNTING, AND THE STEERING INTERMIDIATE SHAFT SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING GEAR, CAUSING SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING. *AK
Nov 06, 2003
CONSUMER HAD AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE VEHICLE INTO DEALER FOR FRAME CRADLE BOLTS TO BE REPLACED UNDER A RECALL, ON THE WAY TO DEALER, CRADLE BOLT BROKE AND IT CAUSED STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM STEERING GEAR. CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP SIGN WHEN IT BROKE, THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK
Oct 16, 2000
RECALL 00V189000/ CRADLE BOLTS : WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT WAS NOTICED THAT STEERING SHAFT WAS HANGING. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECALL. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Jul 18, 2000
FRONT ENGINE CRADLE FELL OFF AND CONSUMER LOST STEERING. STEERING WHEEL DISCONNECTED FROM TIRES WITHOUT WARNING , CONSUMER FELT THIS COULD BE FATAL.*AK
May 12, 2000
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT ROLLED OVER TWICE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES, AND WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. *AK
Oct 06, 2004
WHEN VEHICLE IS SET ON CRUISE CONTROL, AND WHEN DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE PEDAL, CRUISE CONTROL TAKES OVER, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. *AK *ML
Mar 16, 2000
THE VEHICLE'S IDLE IS INCONSISTENT. ENGINE SPEED OFTEN INCREASES WITHOUT WARNING OR PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR WHEN ENGINE IS COLD. *AK
Mar 19, 1998
WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ON AND THE BRAKE IS APPLIED THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT DISENGAGE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Jul 17, 1995
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE.
Mar 21, 1995
+ 1 more complaint for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
NO SUMMARY
Sep 14, 2000
A RECALL WAS MADE ON THIS YEAR FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THE MANUFACTURER SAYS THAT MY VIN NUMBER DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL. IT SHOULD, BECAUSE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY CAR. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER IS 97V05800. I AM UNSURE ABOUT THE PRICE OF THE REPAIR. THEY SAY IT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BE REPAIRED.
Jul 22, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THAT VEHICLE. *AK
May 31, 1999
ASHTRAY AND CUPHOLDER HAD TO BE REPLACED.
Oct 28, 1997
DASHBOARD FELL APART.
Mar 21, 1995
EQUIPMENT
5 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO ROLL OFF. *AK
Jul 14, 1999
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM FAILED.
Jan 21, 1998
AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE, DEALER FAILED TO HONOR EXTENDED WARRANTY.
Aug 11, 1997
WHILE JACKING VEHICLE, JACK BENT AND SLID TO SIDE. HAPPENED WITH TWO JACKS. TT
Jun 09, 1995
REPLACED A/C COMPRESSOR. *AK
Mar 02, 1995
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4 complaints
WITH ENGINE COLD, THE THROTTLE ACCELERATES ON IT'S OWN. UNFORTUNATELY THIS ONLY OCCURS WITH THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED AND USUALLY IN REVERSE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT MY WORK! THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND CAN BE PREDICTED!*AK
Sep 19, 2004
WHILE KEY WAS NOT IN INGNITION, AND CONSUMER TRIED TO FIX OIL PUMP DRIVE, BUT, FUEL FROM FUEL PUMP STARTED TO SHOOT OUT. WHEN GIVEN A CLOSER LOOK IT WAS NOT SUPPOSE TO DO THAT BECAUSE NOTHING WAS CONNECTED. *AK
Jan 24, 2001
GAS TANK LEAK.
Sep 04, 1996
OIL LEAKS FROM MANIFOLD. TT
Oct 26, 1995
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
4 complaints
WHILE TRAVELING 50-55 MPH AND WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES VEHICLE WENT INTO EXTENDING STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL TO FLOORBOARD AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. *AK
Jun 03, 2003
REAR BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.
Jan 21, 1998
REAR CALIPERS RUSTED AND LOCKED CAUSING FRONT ROTOR TO WORK HARDER TO STOP VEHICLE.
Sep 12, 1997
CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES.
Jul 30, 1997
TIRES
4 complaints
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHIMMY AND WENT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER LOOKED AT TIRE AND NOTICED THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS LAYING OUTWARD AWAY FROM VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
Oct 16, 2002
TIRE TREAD PEELED OFF CAUSING UNDERSIDE CARRIAGE DAMAGE.
Dec 15, 1997
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE TIRE BLOW OUT AND FOUND THE SPARE TIRE IN THE TRUNK WAS SOAK IN WATER. TT
May 18, 1995
PREMATURE TIRE WEAR.
Dec 12, 1994
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3 complaints
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH AND NOTICED THAT STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND HARD TO STEER. ALSO, REAR SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING DOWN/ AND REAR MOUNT PIECE WAS ON THE GROUND. REAR MOTOR MOUNTS SUPPORT THE ENGINE . *AK
May 24, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION FRONT ENGINE MOUNTS DROPPED, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
May 22, 2000
I WS DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN I HEARD A NOISE LIKE I WENT OVER A BUMP OR POTHOLE. THEN I FELT A PULLING TO THE RIGHT, LIKE A FLAT TIRE,SO I IMMEDIATELY PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT. WHEN I STOPPED AND LOOKED UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL, IT LOOKED LIKE SOMETHING WAS FALLING. I GOT BACK INTO THE CAR AND TRIED TO MOVE IT FURTHER INTO THE LOT, AND THERE WAS A NOISE AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE. WHEN I GOT OUT, THE FRONT ENGINE CRADLE HAD FALLEN TO THE GROUND. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL NO LONGER WORKED. AT FIRST LOOK, THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER AND MY MECHANIC THOUGHT THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS HAD BROKEN, BUT WHEN THE MECHANIC WENT TO FIX IT, HE FOUND THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE CRADLE HAD ROTTED OUT AND HAD FALLEN. IT WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE ENGINE MOUNTS, TIE RODS, AND FRONT UPPER MOTOR MOUNT. IF I HAD NOT PULLED INTO THE PARKING LOT, I WOULD HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. INITIALLY, IT WAS REPORTED TO CHEVY THAT THE ENGINE MOUNTS HAD BROKEN. WE WILL BE SENDING THEM A LETTER WITH PICTURES OF WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE PICTURES ARE DEVELOPED. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM. IT IS NOT SOMETHING THAT WOULD BE APPARENT UNLESS A MECHANIC WAS AWARE THAT THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM AND CHECKED THE ENGINE CRADLE REGULARLY. *AK
May 31, 1999
POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
WHEN IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY, VEHICLE JUMPS AND JERKS FORWARD.
Sep 15, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND COMING OFF OF AN EXIT RAMP, VEHICLE DOES NOT DOWNSHIFT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML
Feb 10, 1999
GOT OUT OF VEHICLE WITH DOOR OPEN AND VEHICLE IN THE PARK POSITION. VEHICLE WENT FROM PARK TO REVERSE, WENT ABOUT (30) FEET AND HIT ANOTHER PARKED CAR.*AK
Oct 08, 1996
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
WHEN GOTTEN OUT OF VEHICLE TO CHECK OIL FOUND OUT THAT ENGINE WAS NOT ON LINE, AND ONE OF SIDE OF ENGINE WAS LEANING TO A SIDE. THEN ,FOUND OUT THAT FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLT WAS BROKEN JUST LIKE STATED IN A RECALL THAT HAD RECEIVED BEFORE.*AK
Mar 21, 2001
00V189000/CRADLE BOLTS: BOTH CRADLE BOLTS HAVE PULLED THROUGH THE RETAINER CLIP DUE TO CORROSION/RUST. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK OIL PRESSURE SENDING SWITCH AND ENGINE COOLANT HEATER PIPE IS LEAKING. *YH
Aug 01, 2000
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOOR PANELS ON THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES WERE EXPOSED. ALSO, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN ON FROM OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO GET THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TO OPEN AND CLOSE. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT ALL OF THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO WORK EXCEPT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED MORE THAN ONCE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY TIGHT UPON MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE SAFELY DRIVEN AND A KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 91V005000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 90V054000 (SEAT BELTS). AN INDEPENDENT DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE INSPECTED, BUT DID NOT CONFIRM THAT AN INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED BEFORE SELLING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 211,591.
Mar 23, 2016
VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I FEEL DUPPED BY THE CHEVY CORP. THERE ARE SO MANY LUMINAS IN MY AREA ALONE THAT HAVE THIS PEELING PROBLEM I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT. THIS IS NOT AN AGING PROBLEM AS CHEVY IS TRYING TO CONVINCE EVERYONE, IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY THING TO DO WITH THE AGE OF THE CAR BECAUSE THE PAINT THAT IS REMAINING IS NEW LOOKING AND VERY SHINY. I HAVE SEEN AGING PAINT THAT CRACKS. THIS IS A BUBBLE & PEELING PROBLEM, MOSTLY IN A VERTICLE DIRECTION. IT IS A DISTINCT LOOK. IN ONE WEEK I SAW 3 WHITE LUMINAS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HOW DARE CHEVY NOT TAKE RESPONSIBLITY FOR AN INFERIOR PRODUCT. A SIMPLE PAINT JOB WOULD SERVICE ALL COMPLAINTS. I HAPPEN TO LIKE MY LUMINA BUT I WOULD NEVER BUY A CHEVY PRODUCT EVER EVER AGAIN AND MY PEELING LUMINA IS A ADVERTISEMENT FOR AN INFERIOR PRODUCT. I HOPE EVERYONE THAT SEES MY CAR GETS A CLEAR MESSAGE OF WHAT TYPE OF PRODUCT CHEVY MAKES. YOUR COMPANY IS CERTAINLY AWARE OF THIS PAINT PROBLEM BECAUSE I SEE MANY CARS IN MY AREA ALONE WITH THIS EXACT PROBLEM. WHAT A DISGRACE FOR CHEVY TO GET AWAY WITH THIS. I AM EMBARASSED TO RIDE IN MY CAR!!!!!!!
Jan 15, 2004
SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER CAR AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD THUD. SHE THEN TRIED TO STEER THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER, BUT HAD NO CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE GOT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER THE CAR TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED. THE ENGINE CRADLE HAD BROKEN AND WAS RESTING ON THE ROAD. HAD SHE BEEN GOING 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I CONTACTED A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THERE WERE TWO RECALLS ON HER VEHICLE: ONE FOR THE ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS, AND ONE FOR THE SEATBELTS. THE VEHICLE IS A 1990 CHEVY LUMINA SEDAN. VIN # [XXX]. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jul 23, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR BRAKES ON MY 90 CHEVROLET LUMINA . THE CALIPERS AND PADS BOTH HAVE BEEN REPLACED TOO MANY TIMES. MY PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN TOTALLY REPLACED AND STILL WILL NOT WORK RIGHT. ALSO THE CLEAR COAT HAS BEEN PEELING OFF FOR YEARS.*JB
Mar 02, 2003
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
FRONTAL AND REAR ROTORS AND PADS ARE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE WEAR WHICH IS CAUSING ROTORS TO FREEZE UP, RESULTING IN COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. PADS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS. ALSO, STRUTS ARE LEAKING, CAUSING REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO BOUNCE UP AND DOWN. REAR END HAS DROPPED SLIGHTLY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
Oct 11, 2000
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
ON MAY 8, 2000, VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP SHOP. REPAIRS INCLUDED REPLACEMENT OF THE STARTER AND REPLACEMENT OF THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER SWITCH WHICH ACTUATES SEVERAL FUNCTIONS. ON MAY 13, 2000, MY DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN A 1-CAR ACCIDENT WHEN THE STEERING FAILED DUE TO THE FRONT BOLTS ON THE ENGINE CARRIAGE DETACHING FROM THE FRAME OF THE CAR. THE RESULT WAS THAT THE ENGINE DROPPED AND THE STEERING FAILED. AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATOR DETERMINED IN A REPORT THAT IT APPEARED THESE BOLTS HAD BEEN LOOSENED AND WITHDRAWN SEVERAL INCHES RECENTLY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT, LEAVING ONLY A FRACTION OF AN INCH ENGAGED IN THE RETAINERS ABOVE IN THE FRAME, THEREBY LEADING TO THE FAILURE. IT IS APPARENT THAT THE TECHNICIAN WHO REPLACED THE STARTER DID THIS AS A SHORTCUT WHEN HE REPLACED THE STARTER. SINCE THIS IS DENIED BY THE DEALER, I AM BEING FORCED TO TAKE THEM TO COURT AT THE PRESENT TIME.
Aug 09, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE REAR BRAKES ALWAYS FAILED ON THIS CAR. THE CALIPERS JUST STOPPED WORKING, THAT AND THE CRADLE BOLT FALLING OFF CAUSED ME TO LOOSE CONTROL IN A TURN AND SMACK A CURB WHICH RESULTED IN THE STRUT HOUSING BE BENT ALONG WITH THE RIM. *AK
Jul 19, 2000
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
HAD INSTALLED AN ALARM SYSTEM. ABOUT TWO MONTHS LATER IT WAS SHORTING OUT, AND BLOWING FUSES. REPLACED FUSES. COUPLE DAYS LATER AFTER REPLACING FUSES, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DIDN'T CONTACT DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. *AK
Mar 03, 2000
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
CHILDRENS CARSEAT FALLING APART. MAKE COSCO. MODEL NUMBER 02-015RGL. DATE 12-1996
Aug 07, 1999
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
ON 5/95 & 11/4/98, WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH WHEN THE WHEELS DEVELOPED CRACKS AROUND MORE THAN 50% OF THE RIM. THIS CAUSED THE FRONT END TO WOBBLE BADLY. STOPPED AT SIDE OF ROAD & HAD VEHICLE TOWED & THE WHEELS REPLACED. ON 7 APR 99 HAD NOTICED VIBRATIONS IN THE FRONT. STOPPED VEHICLE TO CHECKED & SAW NOTHING. WAS PROCEEDING 5MPH WHEN THE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE & CAUSED IT TO DROP DOWN.*AK
Aug 03, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SINCE I OWN THE CAR. DEALER REPLACED GAS TANK ONCE, BUT IT WAS WITH A RUSTY TANK, PROBLEMS WITH SAFETY BELTS GOING OUT OF SHAPE, AS WELL AS THE BRAKES NOT WORKING OR CRUMBLING. NEED REPLACEMENT OFTEN. SEE OTHER ISSUES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 195R14 )
Feb 05, 1999
SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
FRONT SEAT BELTS TOO LOOSE, DON'T TIGHTEN. ALSO, COIL SPRING FAILURE. *AK
Oct 09, 1998
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING FRONT CARRIAGE FELL DOWN, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, NEARLY CAUSED CRASH; FRONT CRADLE BOLTS/WASHER RUSTED/CORRODED, PULLED OUT; ACCORDING TO DEALER, NEED NEW CARRIAGE, POWER STEERING LINES, CRADLE BOLTS NEED REPLACING. *AK
Nov 20, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,WHEELS
1 complaint
AT 95, 000 MILES, THE ROTORS/PADS AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED, TOOK TO DEALER ON WHEEL RECALL AND HE FOUND THE PROBLEM .
Dec 20, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES FAILED. *AK CONSUMER HAS HAD BRAKES EXAMINED TWICE, HOWEVER EVERY TIME DEALER SAYS BRAKE SYSTEM IS FINE. COOLANT FITTING AND ENGINE BELT WAS REPLACED. FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED. *SLC
Oct 07, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
BRAKES FAILED FOUR TIMES. DEALERSHIP FOUND NOTHING WRNG WITH THE BRAKES, BUT POSSIBLY VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW MASTER CYLINDER. BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. VEHICLE TOWED TO CONSUMER'S HOME. MECHANIC WHO CHECKED VEHICLE INDICATED THAT EMERGENCY BRAKE OVERHEATED, AS WELL AS CORROSIVE BRAKE MATERIALS, WERE THE CAUSE FOR BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
Sep 25, 1996
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
CORRODED REAR DISC BRAKES, EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE FRONT BRAKES. TT REAR STRUTS LEAKED, LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACED. POOR GAS MILEAGE, FUEL PUMP REPLACED. POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED. DOOR HANDLE CRACKED. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS TOO LATE, DEALER REPALCED. SERPENTINE BELT REPLACED, ENGINE REPLACED, KNOCKING NOISE IN ENGINE DURING COLD STARTUP. CONSTANT BRAKE PROBLEMS, FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, FRONT CALIPERS WERE LOCKING UP, FRONT BRAKES FAILED, BRAKES SQUEAK, REAR BRAKE SLIDERS REPAIRED. *SLC
Oct 02, 1995
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina Problems in 3 Steps
1
Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
2
Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
3
Check Safety Issues
Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your CHEVROLET dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina have?
The 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina currently has 549 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina?
The most common problems reported for the 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina?
You can report safety problems with your 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1990 CHEVROLET Lumina. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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