1994 Chevrolet Lumina brakes problems

Filed Jun 11, 2007 · Brakes, Electrical · 159,000 miles · TX

I notice smoke coming from the steering column, inside my car, quite often- at least 2 times a week. My brakes wear out faster than they should. I have to replace the driverside hub assembly kit every 3-6 months because it starts clicking then wears out the brakes if I don't get it done- at the cheapest 100 every time. Car has not been in a wreck and I do not know why it does this.

Filed May 29, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · MI

While driving at any speed applied brakes and vehicle surged. Dealer notified. Please provide further information.

Filed Oct 29, 2002 · Brakes · PA

Consumer states that the brakes are grinding and going to the floor. Consumer feels this is very unsafe. Please provide any further information. Ts

Filed Jun 11, 2001 · Brakes · MA

Noise in dash (like something trying to adjust) causing partial lost to braking power, anti-lock light comes on and stays on until the car is turned off, at frequent intermittent times, brake pedal will go to floor losing all braking capabilities.

Filed Nov 27, 2000 · Brakes · MN

I took my car in for front brakes on 11-25-00. I was told the back brake pads were wearing unevenly and that I would not hear any "wear noise" before the pad wore through and wrecked the rotors. The mechanic said the "sleeve" gm installed to move the brake pads was "seized". He said the "kit" he would use would fix the problem. This extra cost for 2 rear calipers was incurred by me because gm's factory installed calipers were inferior. I also learned there is a class action suit to help customers like me who have these bad brake parts. I called gm, but they said there is nothing they could do because I did not take it to a gm dealer to get the brakes done. I went to my local gm dealer that same day and learned that they knew about this problem also. Is there any "secret warranties" on this??? Who can I contact for some reimbursement for the extra $404.98 I incurred for this defect???

Filed Nov 14, 2000 · Brakes · IL

Premature wear of brakes, rotors and calipers. Dealer has repaired/replaced the calipers and rotors several times, at times, the brakes are noisey. *ak

Filed Oct 26, 2000 · Brakes · VT

Slider on the disc brake system would malfunction and cause the brakes to engage on one side and overheat. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that part was not cover under recall. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Sep 5, 2000 · Brakes · IL

Consumer was told by two mechanics that the brake calipers will not work properly if the emergency brake is not used 2-3 times a week which caused the rotors to rust out. Nlm

Filed Aug 22, 2000 · Brakes · NY

After being repaired, a few month later, rotors started making noise and vibrated. Also, emergency brake had operated poorly. Brakes had been replaces five times.

Filed Apr 13, 2000 · Brakes · PA

Front and rear rotors failed. Yh