1991 Chevrolet Lumina brakes problems

Filed May 21, 2004 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · NV

While driving 25 MPH front driver side brake caliper failed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · DE · crash · 2 injuries

When the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. This caused the driver to loose control of the vehicle and hit a concrete barrier. Both air bags did not deploy. The driver and passenger sustained neck and head injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was totaled.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · DE

While driving about 65 MPH on the highway in inclement weather driver applied brakes, the brake pedal was hard, and the ABS light appeared on the dashboard. Driver was able to control vehicle, and pulled over to the shoulders of the highway. The vehicle was towed. There was no accident.

Filed Mar 5, 2003 · Brakes · 38,000 miles · NE

Faulty design on rear brakes.

Filed Aug 30, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · SC

Consumer stated there was a short in the wiring that was causing the lights not to go off, the dealer also disconnected the radio to try and remedy the short in the wiring, also the battery and the alternator were replaced.

Filed Aug 6, 2002 · Brakes · IN

Consumer applied brakes at 10-20 MPH, pedal went to the floor, no braking action. Mechanic stated brake master cylinder was too close to exhaust manifold. This caused brake fluid in brake line to get hot, causing brake failure.*ak the vehicle over heated because of fluid loss.

Filed Jul 10, 2002 · Brakes, Locks · IA

There have been many defects in this car including: a driver's seat belt that failed, front hood assembly failed, numerous problems with brakes--mechanic said that it was due to a faulty design, rear struts failed, speedometer is faulty and reads 5-10mph under actual speed.

Filed Mar 14, 2002 · Brakes · UT

Brakes were squeaking. Took vehicle to firestone and they stated that it was a design flaw. Firestone put in a caliper sliding kit. Please provide any further information. Problem has reoccurred.

Filed Oct 30, 2001 · Body, Brakes · IL

Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street.*ak. Consumer discovered that there was a recall for the exact same model of vehicle for the same problem, but his vehicle was not included, also the rear brakes were inoperative, a starter, 2 alternators, 2 water pumps, a bad crankcase oil leak, 2 serpentine belts, the left front window was inoperative, a new thermostat, a fuel pump, fuel injector, tie rod end, the rear strut fell apart, the steering joint became completely disengaged from the subgrame, the light switch on the steering column was inoperative.

Filed Aug 4, 2001 · Brakes · PA

All brake parts have to be replaced every 6months since we owned this vehicle.