1990 Chevrolet Lumina Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 14about 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 14 complaints about the wheels of the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina, 3% of the 427 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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 enitre wheel feel off and the rim actually broke in half and and a piece of it was left inside of the wheel. I still have the wheel as proof. Also I am afraid about my engine mount because the steering in my car has been acting very strange for a while now. It has not failed yet, but I do believe that it may soon.”
NHTSA complaint #736850, filed 2000-11“Consumer states his son was driving vehicle and without prior warning the rear wheel completely separated from vehicle, causing loss of steering and brake control, as a result the vehicle left the road, rolled over a few times and crashed, consumer states information that he has obtained, suggests the accident was the result of a factory defect, there was one injury due to accident.”
NHTSA complaint #561237, filed 2001-05“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“Right front wheel hub separated from vehicle. Consumer managed to keep control before it came off completely. Took vehicle to mechanic, and they stated right front whhel hub was cracked. Cause was unknown. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8006296, filed 2002-03“The bolt that holds pattern of the right rear wheel broke, causing the wheel to separate from the car prior to recall. It did not cause an accident, but the car was not moveable. (95v-115).”
NHTSA complaint #809969, filed 1997-04Related recalls
- 95V115000Jun 5, 1995Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.Covers: Chevrolet Lumina 1990, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1990, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1990 +1 more
- 94V041000Mar 28, 1995Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.Covers: Chevrolet Lumina 1990, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1990, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1990 +1 more
Wheels: 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 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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