Complaints
615
Crashes
38
Fires
9
Injuries
18
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#175 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Avg mileage:72,000 mi
Crash-related:6
#267 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#336 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 75 | 6 | — | 72,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 67 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 36 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 33 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 32 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 31 | 2 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 28 | 2 | — | 134,278 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 22 | 1 | — | 129,971 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 19 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 15 | — | 1 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 14 | 2 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 11 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 10 | 1 | — | 113,296 mi | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 10 | — | 1 | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 9 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 9 | 4 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 8 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 5 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | — | — | 177,074 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 4 | — | 1 | — |
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