Brakes fail continuously.
1995 Chevrolet Lumina brakes complaints
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Brakes failed.
The engine backfired and blew off the power hose to the vaccum system, and that resulted in a very fast RPM (2000), and loss of power brakes. The hose does not have a clip and that causes the problem on the vehicle. This happens to all 95-98 luminas.
Whenever brakes are applied quickly, eg., in a panic stop, there is no power assist and it is impossible to stop vehicle quickly. When brakes are applied slowly, they work fine. The brakes have always had this problem since the vehicle was new more than 3 years ago.
Everytime the brakes are applied, the front wheels lock up; causing vehicle to pull to the left & then right. Hit dirt embankment. Ended besides telephone pole on side of road. Vehicle totaled.
While consumer was driving ABS brakes/master cylinder failed, pedal went to the floor. Had a hard time stopping.
Owner has ABS brakes, vehicle experiences extended stopping distance when brakes are applied. Pedal also goes to floor of vehicle. Dealer found no problem.
Brakes: driving on interstate at 60mph, getting off ramp, applied brakes, and pedal went completely to the floor and car did not stop or slow down. Lifted foot off pedal, reapplied brakes, this time they took hold.
When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor. In order for the vehicle to stop, the driver has to stand up on the brakes. When the vehicle finally stops, its pitches forward. The dealer has inspected the vehicle 3-4 times, and informed the owner that the braking system was okay.
The ABS will kick in when the brakes are applied, and the car kept going into a garage.
Abs, brake pads prematurely wear out, inside wears out before outside pads wear out, pads replaced 3 times within 1 1/2 years, owner believes design flaw. Naccording to dealer, normal wear.
Antilock brake light comes on.
The front brakes have worn into the rotors and now the front brakes are no longer stopping the car at a safe distance.the brakes are disc brakes.
Was driving; started to apply brakes; right rear wheel locked up & slid until brakes caught or released; happens periodically; have taken to dealer; mechanic not reliable.
Owner applied the brakes the car didn't stop when it should/ very poor .
Upon making a stop the brake pedal became very difficult to depress, causing extended stopping distance and loss of brake effectivness. In addition, the location and the design of the horn makes it difficult in an emergency to locate and depress the horn. Also, due to the shape of the windshield there is a strong reflection of the front section which is very bad during certain daylight conditions.
Anti lock warning light comes on in wet weather.
The brake caliper stick and there are no brakes . Please describe .
Under normal road conditions when hitting the brakes the pedal goes almost to the floorbroad, has to pump the pedal to get like they should be. The system has ABS.
Brakes squeak.
Poor ABS performance, ABS light comes on periodically, ABS sensor and mode have been replaced.
Consumer experienced brake failure when pulling out of a gas station . *ak consumer stated when he took vehicle in to dealer he was advised that power booster vacuum hose had came off.
Brakes squeal/perform poorly.
Brakes wearing prematurly on front, no accident yet.
Front brake rotor warped.
Abs, brake failure, brakes locked up and vehicle lost control, impact 11:00 position, extended stopping distance on wet surface, speed 35mph.
When applying the hydraulic brakes, there is a noise and the brakes failed on two occasions. Please describe.
Abs, failure of brakes in wet road condition, such as ice or snow, pedal goes to the floor and loss of effectiveness. Tt
Failure of the brakes caused consumer to have a near accident. Tt
Abs braking system problems. Plus the driver seat belt didn't lock because she hit her head on the steering wheel. Please describe. Tt
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