Twice I've had to replace the brakes in under 2 years due to rr caliper wearing outside pad. My mechanic said sliders free, hose is good and e-brake not sticking on. He said this is due to a defective caliper that these cars are known for.
1990 Chevrolet Lumina brakes problems
228 complaints (54% of all complaints for this car). 15 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 228
- of this car's complaints
- 54%
- crashes
- 15
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Foundation components: disc: caliper71
- Foundation components: disc65
- Foundation components: drum36
- Foundation components: disc: pads30
- Foundation components28
- Foundation components: disc: rotor27
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip13
- Conventional9
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Lumina brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina brakes
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Corroded rear disk brakes
There is no summary currently available
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What 1990 Chevrolet Lumina owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 success. *cb the consumer stated there was a design flaw with the brake calipers.
While traveling 50-55 MPH and when depressing the brakes vehicle went into extending stopping distance. Consumer depressed brake pedal to floorboard and vehicle would not stop.
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.
The failure of rear brakes to function properly is a very common problem. I feel it is gmc fault for releasing a faulty/flawed design. Should I have to pay $600.00 every time the emergency brake doesn't work, or when the rear caliper pins lock up? Is anything being done about this?
The rear brakes are completely rusted. It looks like they haven't worked for years. I have never seen this happen in any vehicle before and wondered if this is common, but hasn't reached a recall status. I realize my wife and daughters have been riding in this car for a number of years, but I am retiring it in the interim until my local chevrolet dealer can take a look, when they replace the cradle bolts. Please contact me if you have any information. This is very strange. Thank you.
Rear brakes and caliper's keep wearing abnormally.
Frontal and rear rotors and pads are experiencing excessive wear which is causing rotors to freeze up, resulting in complete brake failure. Pads and rotors have been replaced on a number of occasions. Also, struts are leaking, causing rear of the vehicle to bounce up and down. Rear end has dropped slightly. Consumer has contacted dealer.
While depressing the brakes noticed a loud noise. Then, consumer pulled vehicle over and brake pads fell off. Please provide further information.
My brakes were acting funny, I took them into USA muffler & brake they said that I need 4 new rotors all new brakes and new rear calipers. The reason for most of this damage is because at some point the rear calipers froze up. I took the car to another shop and they confirmed the same so I had the work done. I feel that general motors should have to pay some of this bill because if the rear calipers had not failed I wouldn't have near the damage! Please let me know if there are any recalls in progress, the mechanic said that this is common in lumina's
Questions about the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina brakes
Does the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 228 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina, 54% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1990 Chevrolet Lumina brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Lumina have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Lumina model years with the most brakes complaints are 1990 (228 complaints), 1991 (183 complaints) and 1992 (161 complaints).
Other 1990 Chevrolet Lumina problems
Body 62Steering 39Engine 37Seat belts 28Electrical 24Wheels 14Suspension 13Visibility 9Seats 8Fuel system 7Acceleration 6Lights 6Transmission 4Tires 3
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