1990 Chevrolet Lumina Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 427 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,994miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina, 1% of the 427 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,994 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The brakes lights did not work, the cruise control would not release. The manufacturer stated the case was closed. Recall 1990. The consumer was informed that the recall was more than 10 years old.”
NHTSA complaint #10094169, filed 2004-09, 121,994 miles“On may 8, 2000, vehicle was repaired at a Chevrolet dealership shop. Repairs included replacement of the starter and replacement of the turn signal lever switch which actuates several functions. On may 13, 2000, my daughter was involved in a 1-car accident when the steering failed due to the front bolts on the engine carriage detaching from the frame of the car. The result was that the engine dropped and the steering failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #727267, filed 2000-08“Nhtsa campaign id number 90v185000. Dealership will not voluntary repair switch, stating it is not a recall from general motors. Is this true? I am the original owner.”
NHTSA complaint #748237, filed 2001-07Related recalls
- 90V185000Oct 16, 1990Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps will not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp…Covers: Chevrolet Lumina 1990, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1989–1990, Pontiac Grand Prix 1989–1990 +1 more
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 15 | 4% |
| 1996 | 14 | 6% |
| 1995 | 24 | 5% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 | 6 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina
228 complaintsBody and structure
62 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsSeat belts
28 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology