1994 Chevrolet Lumina suspension 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 Aug 29, 2003 · Suspension · FL

Tire rubbing inside drivers side rear tire well for at least two years. One repair shop changed the rear struts. That didn't help. The next shop changed some kind of pads or bushings. That did not help either. It seems to only happen when we are making a right hand turn, and there is someone sitting in back behind the driver. As of this date 08-29-03, noone seems to know how to fix this problem. Can you help?

Filed Aug 21, 2002 · Suspension · TN

Rear struts have gotten noisy, with rattling and groans. Seems like a bushing is out. Also shocks are overly firm, as if they are defective. The overly firm shocks has been previously reported to the federal safety agency. The rattling has recently started and when a sharp bump is hit with the right rear tire, it has a lot of small sharp bounces, with the tire absorbing the shock. Rear shock/strut problems seem to be very common on these cars and replacements from the dealer are $300. I think this is a safety problem that gm should fix, or offer a discount on the rear struts, since so many are bad. Thanks.

Filed Aug 5, 2002 · Suspension · TN

Rear shocks are overly firm and do not compress well. This seems to hamper the steering control on curvy bumpy roads. I plan on replacing them myself at my cost, but I have heard from others the similar problem on the gm w-cars. (88-newer cutlass supreme, regal, lumina, grand prix). Most cars, the shocks get bouncy and soft when the shocks wear, but on these cars, they get overly firm. As if they gain pressure and do not want to compress. The dealer wants $300. For new rear struts/shocks, which I feel is absurd, considering I feel this is a safety problem. Thanks.

Filed Jun 12, 2000 · Suspension · NJ

Rear leaf spring failed. Yh

Filed Sep 14, 1999 · Suspension · PA

No summary

Filed Feb 18, 1999 · Suspension · IL

File#998884944 through chevy. Feel this is a defect and chevrolet should pay for fixing problem. Went to other auto technicians, and told this was not a problem that did not occur until 100,00 miles unless car was abused which it was not. My car is in the shop now can someone look into this matter as soon as possible thank you.

Filed Dec 4, 1997 · Suspension · MD

Ball joint broke causing consumer to lose control of the vehicle.

Filed Jul 2, 1997 · Suspension · MO · crash

Consumer was driving approximately 55mph as she drove on (us 54) approached a curve, began turning the steering wheel when the rear sway bar broke, consumer lost control of vehicle, resulting in a crash.

Filed Oct 17, 1996 · Body, Brakes · WV

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.