1990 Chevrolet Lumina service brakes, hydraulic problems
224 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina — 52% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed 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…”
filed Nov 5, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Abs warning light is on. *tw
435012A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 1995Abs wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the abs warning light to come on. *tw
435012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lumina | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 Lumina | 2 | 7% |
| 1999 Lumina | 18 | 17% |
| 1998 Lumina | 33 | 15% |
| 1997 Lumina | 36 | 10% |
| 1996 Lumina | 31 | 13% |
| 1995 Lumina | 74 | 15% |
| 1994 Lumina | 48 | 38% |
| 1993 Lumina | 132 | 54% |
| 1992 Lumina | 158 | 46% |
| 1991 Lumina | 178 | 51% |
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.