Engine idled very high, causing vehicle to suddenly accelerate. Also, braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, and the ABS braking light came on. Please provide further information.
1992 Chevrolet Lumina: ABS light or ABS activating
30 of the 340 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 30
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs brakes grind upon braking. Also oil leak and foul odor of gasoline when starting vehicle.
Abs brakes failed, pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resultin gin a minor crash.
While coming to a stop the brakes resisted, consumer stated that after she pumped the ABS brakes they worked, dealer could not duplicate the problem. *ak
When applying the ABS brakes in normal conditions, the brakes make clicking sound. Cause unknown.
Owner states that shoulder belt did not hold in place when he was involved in an accident. While driving at 40 MPH, trying to avoid a curb owner hit a tree. Owner also questions the brakes on this vehicle ,they are none ABS brakes
While driving the ABS light comes on. When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor and then picks up. Please describe details.
Brake pads must be changed approximately every 10,000 miles and the ABS was repaired at 64,000 miles.
When applying the ABS brakes, after starting the vehicle in the morning, the brakes are failing to stop the vehicle. Please describe.
The rear ABS brakes lock up on dry surface. *ak consumer states problem with brakes is not with the ABS, it is the design of the rear calipers, calipers freeze up due to corrosion in the caliper slider sleeve bore, this causes brakes to be heated and causes them to fade, consumer was charged for an aftermarket slider kit with bronze sleeve bushings.
Every (4) to (5) thousand miles the rotors had to be replaced. Front rotors have been replaced twice. The rear rotors have been replaced once and turned once. Vehicle needs new rear rotors at 19,143. The system has ABS.
Poor ABS brake performance, the pedal went to the floor and complete brake failure was experienced. The brakes were applied a 2nd time, in a pumping manner, at which time the vehicle came to a stop.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina?
30 of 340 owner complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina (9%) 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 1992 Chevrolet Lumina?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina
Brake failure 30Seat belt 15Stalling 15Fire or smoke 10Grinding brakes 6Premature wear 6Door locks 5
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