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1990 Chevrolet Lumina parking brake problems

12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the parking brake on the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina3% of all complaints for this model year.

12
Parking Brake complaints
3%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • I had numerous problems with the rear brakes on my 90 chevrolet lumina . The calipers and pads both have been replaced too many times. My parking brake system has been totally replaced and still will not work right. Also the clear coat has been peeling off for years.*jb

    filed Mar 2, 2003

  • Brakes failed four times. Dealership found nothing wrng with the brakes, but possibly vehicle needed a new master cylinder. Brakes failed again. Vehicle towed to consumer's home. Mechanic who checked vehicle indicated that emergency brake overheated, as well as corrosive brake materials, were the…

    filed Aug 5, 1998

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Parking Brake problems in other Lumina years

YearReportsShare
1995 Lumina10%
1994 Lumina22%
1992 Lumina41%
1991 Lumina21%
Lumina parking brake problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.