On a road test for a customer I lost the brakes, as it developed a hard pedal without power assist. The condition was intermittent. Upon investigation I discovered the vacuum hose from the back of the intake to the power booster was softened with oil contamination and had begun to collapse cutting off vac to the booster. I installed a new hose assembly but this came out of nowhere and could cause problems for any driver at any time. The vehicle was a 1995 chevy lumina 3.4 v6. Clearance is very tight where the hose runs. I think gm should go to a hard hose instead of a performed rubber hose. The engine was not leaking oil. This failure was heat an normal wear. Being these cars are 10 years old they are starting to fail. I suspect every vehicle with the 3.4 l engine will have this same problem not just the lumina.
1995 Chevrolet Lumina brakes problems
77 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). 15 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 77
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- crashes
- 15
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip34
- Foundation components17
- Foundation components: disc5
- Foundation components: disc: rotor4
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module4
- Power assist2
- Foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders2
- Foundation components: disc: pads2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Lumina brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1995 Chevrolet Lumina owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer noticed that the ABS braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer contacted the dealer, who informed consumer that vehicle had to be placed on a diagnostic machine for inspection.
Front brakes make a grinding, sqealing noise when backing.
When brakes are applied there is sudden acceleration instead of vehicle slowing down. Have to slam on brakes to stop vehicle.
Customer complains about the excessive need to buy fuses for the brake lights that will not work.
Consumer's wife was in an accident because brakes locked up. The brake light never illuminated. She went to mobile on the computer, it shows that wheels were locked up. The brake system computer is still in locked - skid mode. The light illuminates after turning the key into on position.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Vehicle is experiencing a constant coolant leak, the dealer has replaced the radiator because a radiator hose clamp broke, the thermostat, and water pump, because of the coolant leak the heater is blowing cold air.
Hose from intake manifold to power booster brake & master cylinder keeps popping out easily due to being clamped at one end & not at other end. Vehicle would then start to accelerate.
All lights associated with the anti-lock break system come on shortly after starting vehicle.: service traction control, service anti-lock and traction control. I clearly lose the antilock brake feature. At times brakes make a funny noise and car loses braking for several feet at low speeds. Dealer says chevy is aware and says they will deal with it after y2k and for now to shut off the vehicle and start it again. This does not fix the problem for very long!
Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina brakes
Does the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 77 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Lumina brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Lumina have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Lumina model years with the most brakes complaints are 1990 (228 complaints), 1991 (183 complaints) and 1992 (161 complaints).
Other 1995 Chevrolet Lumina problems
Visibility 93Engine 66Transmission 57Electrical 43Airbags 33Body 31Suspension 30Acceleration 26Lights 25Seats 23Fuel system 19Steering 18Locks 17Seat belts 14Tires 6Wheels 5Driver assistance 1
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