1990 Chevrolet Lumina Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 7%of 427 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 177,074miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina, 7% of the 427 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 177,074 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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“The seatbelt latch just came apart as I was driving I am concerned that the other seatbelts and the replacement could fail in a crash and cause serious injuries to me and my family”
NHTSA complaint #701120, filed 1998-12“Door came open making seat belt come open because, it was attached to door causing driver to be expelled from car causing driver to receive very severe injuries to face and head with driver pinned under the car. Wanting to know what can be done about this? Seat belts can not be attached to the door of a car. He could of been killed. Please contact me on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #713701, filed 1999-10“Driver's side seat belt will not retract; and when the belt is being worn it falls off the driver, and would not restrain the occupant if in a vehicle crash. Retractor has been replaced by dealer at least three times. Dealer now says to deal directly with Chevrolet; dealer can not fix it. When reported to Chevrolet, they said to deal with the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #700700, filed 1998-11Related recalls
- 91V005000Oct 2, 1991Front shoulder safety belt webbing may separate at front belt upper guide loops on either side of the front seat.Covers: Chevrolet Lumina 1990, Buick Regal 1990–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1990 +1 more
- 90V054000Mar 14, 1990Front shoulder belt guide loop attachment fastener may pull through door mounted anchor plate.Covers: Chevrolet Lumina 1990, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1990, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1990 +1 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 15 | 6% |
| 1995 | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 | 17 | 7% |
| 1992 | 34 | 10% |
| 1991 | 28 | 8% |
| 1990 | 28 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina
228 complaintsBody and structure
62 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsElectrical system
24 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 Nov 1, 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