1990 Chevrolet Lumina engine and engine cooling problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed 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”
filed Aug 7, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil…
876002A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 1998
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lumina | 4 | 19% |
| 2000 Lumina | 6 | 20% |
| 1999 Lumina | 41 | 40% |
| 1998 Lumina | 33 | 15% |
| 1997 Lumina | 52 | 15% |
| 1996 Lumina | 36 | 15% |
| 1995 Lumina | 66 | 13% |
| 1994 Lumina | 11 | 9% |
| 1993 Lumina | 18 | 7% |
| 1992 Lumina | 29 | 8% |
| 1991 Lumina | 36 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.