1990 Chevrolet Lumina parking brake problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the parking brake on the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
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
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Lumina | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 Lumina | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 Lumina | 4 | 1% |
| 1991 Lumina | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina
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.