1990 Chevrolet Lumina Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 427 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seats of the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina, 2% of the 427 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While vehicle was waiting to make a left turn, another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle, causing seatback to collapse backward. Vehicle almost lost control. Consumer sustained neck injuries. Dealer notified, but refused to fix problem.”
NHTSA complaint #859116, filed 2000-03“While driving about 55 MPH one of the bolts that holds the driver's side seat up sheared off, causing the seat back to collapse. Vehicle was brought to dealership for repairs. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #847189, filed 1999-09Seats: other model years
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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