1990 Chevrolet Lumina brakes problems
The 1990 Chevrolet Lumina has 319 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 52% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
319
Brakes complaints
52%
Share of year
15
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE BRAKING AT 15 MPH, THE BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY FAILED. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW, THE SPENT $1500.00 IN REPAIRS WITH NO…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina have?
NHTSA has 319 complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina brakes — 52% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.