Consumer noticed corrosion and rust on the fuel line/brake line, and suspension components, in both front and rear. If parts rust all the way through, it could eventually lead to loss of control. Also, both rear caliper slide pins seized, causing premature brake pad wear. Both rear calipers and all brake pads had to be replaced.
1991 Chevrolet Lumina: rotors or pads wearing out early
10 of the 352 complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina describe rotors or pads wearing out early.
- 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
Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year
What owners say
Front brake rotors warped due to excessive wear, causing squeaking/loss of braking power.
Rear brakes lock up/front brake rotors warped/vehicle shakes when brakes are applied.
Rear brake sliders are freezing in plac, causing front brake premature wear.
Rear brakes rusted/corroded, do not work, almost from day one; rotors rusted; pads like new; shoes changed twice; only front brakes operative.
Hydraulic braking problems.tt rear brake pads wear premature and calipers stick causing braking load on front brakes, vehicle difficult to stop, can not lock up wheels no matter how hard pedal is pressed, rear pads were worn out.
Rear calipers rusted, causing premature wear of front brakes/extended stopping distance.
Rear brakes have premature wear due to front brakes absorbing stopping pressure. Please describe details. Tt
Front rotors warped, causing brakes to pulsate/squeak.
Rear brake pad wear out close to every 5000 miles, replace brake pad 5 times to no avail. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina premature wear
Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina?
10 of 352 owner complaints about the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina (3%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
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 10Seat belt 10Fire or smoke 9Stalling 9ABS 5Engine failure 5
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