1992 chevrolet lumina brakes failed and the vehicle hit a parked vehicle and the median barrier. *kb (ohio traffic crash report)
1992 Chevrolet Lumina brakes problems
161 complaints (47% of all complaints for this car). 13 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 161
- of this car's complaints
- 47%
- crashes
- 13
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip48
- Foundation components: disc: caliper29
- Foundation components: disc27
- Foundation components: disc: pads26
- Foundation components: disc: rotor20
- Foundation components: drum19
- Foundation components18
- Pedals and linkages2
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Lumina brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Corroded rear disk brakes
There is no summary currently available
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What 1992 Chevrolet Lumina owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1992 lumina sedan brake speed bleeders were changed 3 times. *ts the consumer ordered brake bleeders from a different company than where he ordered them before, but when he received them, he noticed they didn't have any sealer or thread locker on them to help prevent air and/or brake fluid from leaking.
Consumer staed that when applying the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Ts
The brake pads and rotors needed replacing. Consumer heard a grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle whenever brakes were applied. The rear brake rotors and calipers were replaced.
Consumer states that the center of the right rear rotor separated. The dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information. Nlm
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Called gm 8/6/01, rear spindle arms bad, consumer was told vehicle is too old, they rust out, front end suspension is also doing the same,consumer got the same story. Vehicle stalls, loss of control and door handles break off.
From 1995 to 2001 have had to replace rear brakes and calipers 10 times.
Intermittently vehicle stalls out either when applying brakes or accelerating. Dealer has replaced spark plug wires, and problem still exists.
Left rear caliper replaced because of dragging. About 3 weeks later, right rear caliper started dragging going down interstate, and the heat caused rubber components of the caliper to catch fire.
Questions about the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina brakes
Does the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 161 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina, 47% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1992 Chevrolet Lumina brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Lumina have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Lumina model years with the most brakes complaints are 1990 (228 complaints), 1991 (183 complaints) and 1992 (161 complaints).
Other 1992 Chevrolet Lumina problems
Electrical 43Seat belts 34Engine 29Transmission 25Body 15Fuel system 13Steering 13Wheels 13Suspension 12Seats 10Acceleration 9Visibility 7Lights 6Locks 4Airbags 1
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