On the date in question, this car was driven all day without a problem. Upon returning home that night, on the interstate highway , I first noticed the anti-lock brake light come on. I pulled into a rest area and stopped the vehicle with the intent of just restarting it to recycle the system. When I went to restart it, and although there was enough electricity for the interior and under hood lights, there was not enough electricity to restart the car. I called aaa to come and get me going. Aaa did come and restart the car by jumping the battery and everything seemed fine. About 3 miles down the road as we were exiting the interstate, other dash warning lights started to come on, and the speedometer started to indicate I was traveling at 85mph (although I was only going about 35). I then noticed the headlights going dim. By the time I could get to a safe place to pull over I had lost all electricity. I had no brakes, no lights, and no power steering. Once again I called aaa. This time they came and towed me home. Since this car is my son's and is not used that often while he is away at college, nothing was done to it for the next few days. I then went out to the car and tried to start it. Surprisingly enough it started right up. Within a few seconds of it starting I noticed smoke coming from the steering column. No attempt has been made to start or move the car since.
1994 Chevrolet Lumina: brake failure
8 of the 125 complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
When applying the ABS the pedal goes to the floor and car does not stop. Dealer replaced brake pads.
Brakes failed, causing caliper to lock up.
Abs brake failure, in for repairs , when driving applied brakes and they make a loud noise replaced rear calipers/rotors/pads.
Rear brakes failed.
Abs brake failure, while driving on wet surface ABS brakes locked up, resulting in an accident, speed 30mph, impact 12:00 position.
Brake failure, when brakes are applied, experienced extended stopping distance, have to pump the brake to stop.
Abs, brake failure, apllied brakes pedal went the floor, loss of pressure, impact 12:00, speed 45. Tt
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Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina?
8 of 125 owner complaints about the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina (6%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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