1990 Chevrolet Lumina suspension problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Oct 11, 2000
“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…”
filed Aug 3, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension. *tt
990309004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1999Rear strut related thumping/squeaking noise. *tw
133405 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 1995
Suspension problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lumina | 3 | 14% |
| 1999 Lumina | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 Lumina | 8 | 4% |
| 1997 Lumina | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 Lumina | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 Lumina | 30 | 6% |
| 1994 Lumina | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 Lumina | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 Lumina | 12 | 4% |
| 1991 Lumina | 7 | 2% |
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.