Brake pads, calipers and rotors failed continually with excessive wear.
1994 Chevrolet Lumina brakes complaints
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Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may cause a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.
Abs light stayed on and repairs were made. Problem occurred three times. When brakes are applied vehicle makes noise, and extended stopping distance occurs. Dealer notified about 14 times or more. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Front brake calipers/rotors would r prematurely. Replaced but problem still exists.
The brake system in my car has been the major problem since the date of purchase. Two weeks 94 after purchase, apr 94, the brakes locked and caught fire. Two weeks after that they failed and I went thru an intersection and collided with a car. Contacted general motors and they sent a rep and the stated there were no problems with the brake system. I have had four brake systems on my car with a complete overhaul due to failure at a cost of $800. I drive highway miles and not city driving. The last car, a chevy beretta had $50,000 before I had to replace the brakes and under the same driving conditions.
The vehicle braking system malfunctioned, causing vehicle to slide. "felt like the car was on ice," and caused an accident. Vehicle had no prior problems with braking system.
Experiencing problems with brakes since purchase. The rotors had to be cut and the brakes have been replaced three times.
When applying the ABS the pedal goes to the floor and car does not stop. Dealer replaced brake pads.
Anti lock brake system engages without cause, causing extended stopping distance.
Caliper misaligned rubbing against inside of the steel wheel during braking, causing excessive wear of brake pads.
Brake pads failed.
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.
Brake pads wear prematurely. (1st vehicle on 602873)
Front brakes replaced.
Brakes lights failed.
Front brake caliper's froze.
The calipers froze up in the back, vehicle was not making any noise so didn't know we had a problem with the front brakes. Have to apply parking or emergency brake once a week to keep the rear brakes from freezing up.
Rear brakes failed.
Consumer has had a continuous problem with the brake pads wearing out, also the right lower ball joint has been replaced, the brakes also make loud noise. *ak consumer states on one occastion when applying the brakes around curves, the vehicle would pull to the right. Alternator failed. Air conditioner was repaired four times. Timing belt failed.
While driving, normal braking experienced brake pedal pulsation, also on wet pavement brake action seems ineffective, vehicle continues to roll forward, causing extended stopping distance and intermittent ABS warning light appears.
At 7,000 miles the master cylinder needed to be replaced , at 14,000 took to dealer couldn't find problem and at 21,000 brakes needed to be replaced, turned rotor at 29,000 miles, replaced all four rotors. *ak defroster failed. Washer inoperative. Right rear turn signal bulb failed and was replaced twice.
Abs brake failure, while driving on wet surface ABS brakes locked up, resulting in an accident, speed 30mph, impact 12:00 position.
Will submit new form.
Brake failure, when brakes are applied, experienced extended stopping distance, have to pump the brake to stop.
When it is wet or damp outside the ABS light will come on without touching the brake, prior contact with the pedal. Please describe. Ak
During multi-vehicle accident, when made attempt to avoid second collision brake seemed inefective, brake was non-responsive, vehicle continued to roll forward.
Brake pedal was pulsating, rotors and calipers had to be repaired. Tt
Rear disc become corroded, rear disc brakes were replaced twice last year. Tt
Vehicles braking system rear left wheel caliper pin keeps freezing.causing excessive pad wear. Tt
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