1990 Chevrolet Lumina Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%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 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina, 1% 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.
“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 1995-10“Got out of vehicle with door open and vehicle in the park position. Vehicle went from park to reverse, went about (30) feet and hit another parked car.”
NHTSA complaint #801182, filed 1996-10Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 19% |
| 2000 | 8 | 27% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 | 21 | 6% |
| 1996 | 24 | 10% |
| 1995 | 57 | 12% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 9 | 4% |
| 1992 | 25 | 7% |
| 1991 | 11 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 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.
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