1991 Chevrolet Lumina: brake failure

32 of the 352 complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 32
of this car's complaints: 9%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2001
1
1999
3
1998
8
1997
7
1996
6
1995
16
1994
8
1993
23
1992
30
1991
32
1990
39

What owners say

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 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 May 17, 2001 · Brakes · OH

Front and rear disc brakes are wearing excessively, and had to be replaced approximately 5 times. Mechanic has replaced various components in braking system. *ak rear brakes failure caused a lot of problems.

Filed Feb 17, 1998 · Brakes · PA

Rear disc brakes lock up when brake pedal is depressed. Would freeze up & stay locked. There would be no brakes in rear, but in front only. Dealer checked it & had them replaced.

Filed Dec 4, 1997 · Brakes · GA

Anti lock brakes fail intermittently, pedal goes to the floor.

Filed Sep 19, 1997 · Brakes · PA

Front brake rotors warped due to excessive wear, causing squeaking/loss of braking power.

Filed Jul 29, 1997 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

Front brakes failed.

Filed May 20, 1997 · Brakes · SC

Coming off interstate upgrade ramp, put brakes on to stop, noticed they were spongy, but was able to stop. Saw smoke and could smell the brake lining burning, put gear shift in low and began to brake again, and had no brakes at all.

Filed Apr 1, 1997 · Brakes · UT

Brakes failed.

Filed Mar 3, 1997 · Brakes · PA

Brakes failed.

Filed Feb 19, 1997 · Brakes · SC

Rear brake calipers defective, causing brake failure.

Filed Nov 14, 1996 · Brakes · MA · crash

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.