1992 chevrolet lumina brakes failed and the vehicle hit a parked vehicle and the median barrier. *kb (ohio traffic crash report)
1992 Chevrolet Lumina: brake failure
30 of the 340 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina describe brake failure.
- 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
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Was traveling 40mph & went to apply brakes to stop, pedal went to the floor & vehicle failed to stop. Had stepped on brakes, hard. Took to garage & mechanic repaired the brake system, including brakes pads and shoes & rotors). Has happened numerous other times.
While driving at 40 MPH, went to apply the brakes and the brakes went straight to the floorboard, and the rear brakes went out. Dealer is aware of the problem, but they could not find the cause. Rear rotors were found to be covered with rust. *ak
Anti-lock brakes failed, after waiting a few minutes, brakes returned. (qcaw)
Intermittent brake failure on several occasions.
Anti lock brakes failed causing collision.
Anti lock brakes failed, pedal went to the floor.
Abs brakes failed, pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resultin gin a minor crash.
Brakes failed.
Calipers rusted, causing brake failure.
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 line design flaw causing chaffing and damage to brake line resulting in brake failure, the location of line rubs against components during normal driving.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina?
30 of 340 owner complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina (9%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
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
ABS 30Seat belt 15Stalling 15Fire or smoke 10Grinding brakes 6Premature wear 6Door locks 5
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