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.
1991 Chevrolet Lumina: ABS light or ABS activating
5 of the 352 complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Driving very slowly during a snow blizzard when the ABS brakes were applied gently to turn a corner and the brakes failed, causing the consumer to run into a pole because of rusted brakes.
Poor brake performance, complete ABS brake failure and extended stopping distance has been experienced, on many occasions. The rotors, pads, and calipers were replaced on 7-2-96. Poor brake performance is still taking place.
When going down hill the brake pedal goes right down to the floor. When letting the car rest for a while they come up again. Over last (8) months vehicle has been in the shop (4) times to get replacement on rotors, calipers and pads. Abs system.
Abs brakes; exiting ramps, vehicle lost brakes completely. Owner identified brakes hot. Please describe details.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina?
5 of 352 owner complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina (1%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina
Brake failure 32Grinding brakes 10Power steering loss 10Premature wear 10Seat belt 10Fire or smoke 9Stalling 9Engine failure 5
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