1990 Chevrolet Lumina Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%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 13 complaints about the suspension of the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina, 3% of the 427 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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 slightly. Consumer has contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #872705, filed 2000-10“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 checked & saw nothing. Was proceeding 5mph when the wheel separated from vehicle & caused it to drop down.”
NHTSA complaint #844199, filed 1999-08“Corroded rear disc brakes, excessive wear on the front brakes. Tt rear struts leaked, lower ball joint replaced. Poor gas mileage, fuel pump replaced. Power window switch failed. Door handle cracked. Transmission shifts too late, dealer repalced. Serpentine belt replaced, engine replaced, knocking noise in engine during cold startup. Constant brake problems, front brake pads and rotors have been replaced, front calipers were locking up, front brakes failed, brakes squeak, rear brake sliders repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #972794, filed 1995-10Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 30 | 6% |
| 1994 | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 | 12 | 4% |
| 1991 | 7 | 2% |
| 1990 | 13 | 3% |
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 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.
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