1990 Chevrolet Lumina brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 319 complaints for the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina, 52% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 319 52% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 15 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 15 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
Total loss of brakes due to calipers freezing up. One occupant thrown in front seat and other recieved head injuries and a broken nose. Explain in more detail.
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. The consumer stated the brakes were defective due to a design flaw, the spent $1500.00 in repairs with no success. The consumer stated there was a design flaw with the brake calipers.
Other problems reported for the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina
- Body & structure 66 complaints
- Steering 39 complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Seat belts 30 complaints
- Electrical system 26 complaints
- Suspension 16 complaints