1990 Chevrolet Lumina Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 6%of 427 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 211,591miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the electrical system of the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina, 6% of the 427 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 211,591 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had problems with the car since I own the car. Dealer replaced gas tank once, but it was with a rusty tank, problems with safety belts going out of shape, as well as the brakes not working or crumbling. Need replacement often. See other issues. ( DOT number: tire size: 195r14 )”
NHTSA complaint #702966, filed 1999-02“The contact owns a 1990 Chevrolet Lumina. The contact stated that the floor panels on the front driver and passenger sides were exposed. Also, the front passenger side door failed to open on from outside and inside the vehicle. The contact had to apply force to get the front passenger side door to open and close. The contact also indicated that all of the seat belts failed to work except the rear driver side seat belt. Additionally, the vehicle stalled more than once and the steering wheel was extremely tight upon making a turn. …”
NHTSA complaint #10851201, filed 2016-03, 211,591 miles“Consumer states that the wiring harness leading to the fuel tank has shorted out and could have lead to a possible fire, dealer and the manufacturer were notified. Nlm consumer states that the left side kick panel shorted wire at connector betweent the fuel pump wire and brake lights, consumer states that this also caused vehicle to stall.”
NHTSA complaint #8007969, filed 2002-04“Vehicle was parked inside of university parking lot, consumer went to start vehicle and noticed smoke coming from ignition switch. Fire department was called, fireman disconnected the battery. Dealership was aware of problem. Consumer states the ignition switch burnt out, dealer will not help with repair.”
NHTSA complaint #878318, filed 2001-01“During operation of vehicle smoke started coming out of steering column. Since that time horn will activate intermittently without driver pressing any button. Dealership has not examined vehicle for this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.”
NHTSA complaint #8003048, filed 2002-01Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 10% |
| 2000 | 3 | 10% |
| 1999 | 8 | 8% |
| 1998 | 17 | 8% |
| 1997 | 26 | 7% |
| 1996 | 30 | 12% |
| 1995 | 43 | 9% |
| 1994 | 17 | 13% |
| 1993 | 29 | 12% |
| 1992 | 44 | 13% |
| 1991 | 24 | 7% |
| 1990 | 24 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina
228 complaintsBody and structure
62 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsSeat belts
28 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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