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1990 Chevrolet Lumina brakes complaints
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The rear brakes always failed on this car. The calipers just stopped working, that and the cradle bolt falling off caused me to loose control in a turn and smack a curb which resulted in the strut housing be bent along with the rim.
Consumer is bringing vehicle in for rear disc brake failure repairs. Each time it costs $900.00. Last time it was replaced was 2 years ago. Dealer knows of the problem, but consumer will have to cover the cost.
Have had problems with brakes since I had the car.
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When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the rear brakes freeze and lock up.
I have had problems with the car since I own the car. Dealer replaced gas tank once, but it was with a rusty tank, problems with safety belts going out of shape, as well as the brakes not working or crumbling. Need replacement often. See other issues. *ak( dot number: tire size: 195r14 )
While driving along highway came to a stop, lightly applied brakes and they failed, causing consumer to hit another vehicle.
Brakes stick and get hung up. Dealer contacted two times. Replaced brakes for $500. Also states a manufacturer's defect, dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Brake calipers lock up, rotors are warped and pads are worn.
Vehicle experiences brake problems.
Brake caliper broke.
When the brakes are applied intermittently the brake pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has inspected the brakes and could not duplicate. Consumer has had front and rear brakes replaced prior to this incident.
Air conditioner system failed.
Rear brakes completely seized.
Rear ABS brakes failed, resulting in a collision/injuries. Also replaced frozen rear brake calipers.
Rear calipers rusted and locked causing front rotor to work harder to stop vehicle.
When applying the brakes in any type of weather or speed, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.
Brake caliper froze, causing brake failure, resulting in a minor accident.
Brake rotors failed due to rust.
When applying the brakes in any type of weather or speed, the rear brakes fail to stop the vehicle, and when applying brakes in wet weather the front brakes lock up. Please provide details.
While driving on three different occasions experienced brake system failure. When attempting to slow/stop pedal went to floor. Dealer has replaced master cylander twice, can't find problem, no prior warning, not fixed.
Consumer is experiencing excessive wear of the rear brake disc rotors/pads/calipers due to rear brakes locking up. Consumer has replaced the listed parts on a number of occasions.
Owner has ABS brakes, he states that he has numerous problems with his brakes, rear brkaes have excessive wear and had them replaced three times in a short period of time. Owner also notes that front brakes had been replaced as well, is aware of design flaw.
Corroded rear disc brakes, causing excessive wear on front brakes. Tt
Rear brakes locked up.
Weather stripping failed causing wind noise at the right door. Nlm
Brake system replaced due to rear brakes freezing.
Failure of the front and rear disc brake shoes and pads, the front and rear brakes are wearing out too often.
When applying the brakes there is a metal to metal sound. The rotor and calipers have been replaced (6) times in (6) years.
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