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.
1992 Chevrolet Lumina: grinding or squealing brakes
6 of the 340 complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
While driving could step on the brakes and caliper will stick, making noise like grinding metal to metal.
Abs brakes grind upon braking. Also oil leak and foul odor of gasoline when starting vehicle.
Abs brakes have been replaced twice in the past two years. When applied they vibrate and make a grinding noise.
Excessive wear of pad, noticed because of grinding, replace pad 12 times in two years. Tt
Defective brakes, brakes squeal. Have to replace brake pads every 4 to 6 thousand miles. Please describe. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina?
6 of 340 owner complaints about the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina (2%) 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 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 30Brake failure 30Seat belt 15Stalling 15Fire or smoke 10Premature wear 6Door locks 5
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