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.
1991 Chevrolet Lumina: grinding or squealing brakes
10 of the 352 complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
While driving vehicle squeaked very badly. Took vehicle to mechanic, and he said that right rear brake cylinder was not working at all.
When brakes are applied they make a loud grinding noise and take longer to slow down the vehicle.
Front brake rotors warped due to excessive wear, causing squeaking/loss of braking power.
When applied, brakes make loud grinding noise and pulsate; excessive effort to stop brakes; extended stopping. Distance. Tt
Brake failure, in for repair 2 times wear of disc calipers in rear and when brakes are applied makes a grinding noise. Tt
Front rotors warped, causing brakes to pulsate/squeak.
Front brakes squeak.
During pedal application brakes appear to grind, caused by corrosion. Tt
Corroded rear disc brakes. Repair shops indicated that the rotor linkage tolerance was too light, causing a grinding noise in right/rear wheel.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina?
10 of 352 owner complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina (3%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
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 32Power steering loss 10Premature wear 10Seat belt 10Fire or smoke 9Stalling 9ABS 5Engine failure 5
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