Dt*: the contact stated while filling the radiator with anti-freeze a puddle was noticed under the vehicle. Upon inspection the independent repair shop determined the radiator needed to be replaced due to the age of the part. While locating a replacement part it was discovered that the original radiator was the incorrect type for the vehicle. The radiator was replaced with a 1993 model radiator by the mechanic.
1990 Chevrolet Lumina engine problems
37 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 37
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine18
- Engine: gasoline15
- Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
- Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
- Cooling system: radiator assembly1
- Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
- Cooling system1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Lumina engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Engine cradle separation
The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control
EA00011
Engine cradle separation
On april 1, 1997, general motors corporation filed a defect information report to recall the subject vehicles, registered in 14 high corrosion states, to replace the rear engine cradle bolts and retainers.the rear engine cradle bolts would either fracturer or pull through the retianers due to corrosion.as of september 1998, the sixth quarter, 59.3% of the subject vehicles had been repaired.in addition to the complaints of front engine cradle bolt failures in the above failure report summary, odi has received six reports of possible front engine cradle bolt failures, including two crashes.an rq is warranted to determine the extent of failures of the front engine cradle bolts and retainers on the subject vehicles.
RQ99002
What 1990 Chevrolet Lumina owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When driving at any speed without any prior warning vehicle will stall completely out, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of problem. Please provide any further details.
When gotten out of vehicle to check oil found out that engine was not on line, and one of side of engine was leaning to a side. Then ,found out that front engine cradle bolt was broken just like stated in a recall that had received before.
Oil filter vibrates loose,no mater the type filter.it's common to all 3.1's and probably has yet to be adressed.
Small oil leak at intake manifold, mostly just annoying wonder how many others have same problem
00v189000/cradle bolts: both cradle bolts have pulled through the retainer clip due to corrosion/rust. Manufacturer contacted. Please feel free to provide further details. *ak oil pressure sending switch and engine coolant heater pipe is leaking.
Consumer was traveling about 30mph and noticed that steering wheel was loose and hard to steer. Also, rear side of the vehicle was sitting down/ and rear mount piece was on the ground. Rear motor mounts support the engine .
While traveling 45 MPH and without any indication front engine mounts dropped, causing loss of steering. Please provide further information.
Cosnumer noticed no steering and noise from the front of vehicle while traveling. Consumer looked under vehicle and noticed engine on ground. Please provide further infomaton.
When traveling consumer noticed a cloke in the engine compartment. The mounts which support the engine and the transmission broke, causing the engine and the transmission to shift forward. Also noted the issuance of recall 97v058000 involving the same type of problem. However, vehicle was not included due to VIN. Dealer wants owner to pay for repair costs. *ak
Questions about the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina engine
Does the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina have engine problems?
Owners have filed 37 complaints about the engine of the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1990 Chevrolet Lumina engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Lumina have bad engine?
The Chevrolet Lumina model years with the most engine complaints are 1995 (66 complaints), 1997 (53 complaints) and 1999 (45 complaints).
Other 1990 Chevrolet Lumina problems
Brakes 228Body 62Steering 39Seat belts 28Electrical 24Wheels 14Suspension 13Visibility 9Seats 8Fuel system 7Acceleration 6Lights 6Transmission 4Tires 3
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