While driving could step on the brakes and caliper will stick, making noise like grinding metal to metal.
1992 Chevrolet Lumina brakes complaints
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Heard noise when depressing brakes. Conusmer pulled hub cap off, and noticed no brake pads. Please provide further information.
When tires were replaced, we were told that the rear claiper assembly not operating properly. Want to find out if this is a common fault.
There was a recall letter on the brakes I had received early in the year but I had miss placed it and I believe it was the problem that the letter was addressing.
Spent over $900 on brake repairs from 3/95 to 7/97-replacing rotors, calipers, pads, etc. Currently, the rear rotors are rusted/binding and will have to be replaced.
Rear disc brake system failed twice, needed all parts replaced at cost of $500.00 each occurrence.
I had problems with the brakes locking up on the car, four different times. I had to have the car hauled on a roll back. I called the dealer and was told no one else had a problem. Then it got to the point where the brakes would go completely out on the car. We took it to sutlif chevrolet they kept the car for three weeks and did not know how to fix the problem. The first week I had to pay for a rental car, then I called them and they gave me a loner. They had it for three weeks and it still was not fixed. I could not drive the car.
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.
I had my brakes inspected when I could hear a scraping sound and was told that the fronts were considerably worn and needed to be replaced but that the rear calipers did not close properly causing excess wear on the front brakes. I recently had the front brakes restored, but did not have the rear ones done due to excessively high cost ($550.00 estimate)
Left front brake caliper came off while traveling on the road at 35-40 MPH, which caused the wheel to lock up. No injuries or damages to report except owner's vehicle. Vehicle at dealer's shop at this time. Seeking any additional information on this matter.
Brake bolt that holds calipers together came come loose, causing a loss of control at highway speeds.
The bolt that holds calipers together became loose, causing wheel to lockup, and resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Ongoing problem with delayed stopping distance whenever brakes ar eapplied during sudden stop or emergency stop situation. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
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.
Brakes applied and car did not respond or slow down. Resulting in an rear end collision causing damage to two cars approx. $7,900.00 on june 30, 1999. Second incident july 28, 1999 stopping for a red light brakes did not respond. Felt like cruise control kicked in and car when fast. Speed approx. 12 miles / hour. Brake pedal pumped hard and continuously car slid into intersection and stopped. No damage. Drove car home slowly and brakes worked normally.
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
Brake calipers locked up and started to overheat.
Automatic transmission malfunctioned. When coming out of a stop vehicle hesisated and needed to idle before driving. Also, had problem with the brake calipers, which have been replaced 3 times. Please provide further information and VIN#.
When traveling at 55 MPH and upon depressing the brake pedal, pedal traveled to the floorboard, consumer therefore pumped the brake pedal in which the vehicle slowed down. Consumer has contacted the dealer, and front brakes have been replaced. Pleae provide any further details.
Rear brake pads and calipers are disengaging from each other, causing vehicle to be without brakes. Dealer notified, and infomed consumer that there is no recall on this problem.
Consumer experiencing problem with rear brakes wearing excessively. Brake pads and drums need replacement between 20,000-25,000 miles of wear. Consumer reported 5 sets of pads/ drums have been replaced up to this time. Dealer/manufacturer not notified.
Broken vacuum line causes the engine to speed to 5000 RPM.
Power brake isn't made of oil or heat resistant meterial and it is routed too close to the egr pipe which is extremly hot. Qcaw
Consumer was driving the vehicle approximately. 30-35 MPH, appraching control intersection by traffic light, consumer applied brake pedal , pedal went down to floor and vehicle kept going. Dealer notified and informed consumer that nothing could not be found.
Anti-lock brakes failed, after waiting a few minutes, brakes returned. (qcaw)
Brake calipers lock up causing damage to other brake components.
Intermittent brake failure on several occasions.
Brakes failing. The vehicle does not stop correctly.
Abs brakes grind upon braking. Also oil leak and foul odor of gasoline when starting vehicle.
Every 1oooo miles replaced the rear brake calipers, and the front brake calipers every 20000 miles. The dealer has not been able to determine the cause of the problem.
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