1990 Chevrolet Lumina problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc (51) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper (46) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum (36)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2004-01-01 · 01880 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
no tcc apply, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, tcc surge, possible p0740, p1870, or 39 after installation of a reman (srta) 4t60/4t60e. *tt
Suspension 1999-10-01 · 990309004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 1998-07-01 · 876002A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not reappear until the next change of oil. *tt
Wheels 1995-04-01 · CAMP/90C39A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
recall 90-c-39a - supplemental letter adding vehicles to the original recall 90-c-39. *tw
Suspension:front:macpherson Strut 1995-01-01 · 133405 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear strut related thumping/squeaking noise. *tw
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light 1995-01-01 · 435012A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
abs warning light is on. *tw
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.