1998 Chevrolet Lumina brakes problems

Filed Jul 26, 2012 · Brakes · 124,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the brakes lines fractured. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed that the metal brakes lines were rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure and current mileage was 124,000. Updated 08-09-12 *bf the consumer would like to have his complaint removed. He stated will be working directly with gm regarding the issue. Updated 08/09/12.

Filed Feb 22, 2011 · Brakes · 98,000 miles · WI

When I first bought my 1998 chevrolet lumina, all of the brake lights were working properly. However, a few weeks later I was driving and a man told me that my brake lights were out. The top brake light has always worked, but the two side lights and the reverse lights do not work. This has been an ongoing problem ever since I noticed it. We have tired the following: switching the light bulbs, changing the fuses, and getting a professional work done. However, nothing works. The new fuse makes the lights work for less than a day if I'm lucky, but then the fuse blows; and the experts have no idea what is wrong. I live in milwaukee, wi, and have seen over ten cars with the exact same problem! I have gotten pulled over and ticketed 3 times now, and have had to pay over $100 in fines, and at least $300 at the auto shop, just for the brake light problem. Also, the reverse lights have never been fixed, not even with a new fuse put in. Gm needs to fix this problem. I cannot afford to get any more tickets, or fix the problem myself. Seeing that many cars with the same problem has to be a manufactures problem, and I would like something done about this please. Thank you for taking the time to address my concerns.

Filed Aug 21, 2008 · Brakes · 160,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that the brake light illuminated on the instrument panel while driving. He noticed a small pin hole in the brake line caused by corrosion. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by a mechanic. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 160,000. Updated 10/07/08. *lj the consumer stated the right rear steel brake line was improperly installed at 2 locations. Updated 10/08/08.

Filed Jun 12, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 129,897 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet lumina. In march of 2008, the vehicle was purchased with a cracked windshield. The dealer repaired the windshield. The following day, while driving 20 MPH, the brakes failed and nearly caused a crash. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they kept it for three days. A few days later, the vehicle shut off completely. The vehicle was repaired once more, but it shut off again. The dealer refused to make any more repairs. The current mileage is 140,000 and failure mileage was 129,897. Updated 7/3/08 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle stalled at least 10 times. The consumer was informed the engine was bad. Updated 07/03/08

Filed Aug 28, 2006 · Brakes · IL

My brakes have always malfunctioned in my vehicle. They have been maintained and will go out when I am turning or trying to stop. I had them checked for 4 years straight- pads changed and completely serviced- my mechanic said it is some computer sensor in the brakes that goes out in this particular chevy. It is expensive and a defect. I have went through intersections- and been so close in rear ending several vehicles because of my inability to stop my car.

Filed Aug 17, 2004 · Brakes · MI

While applying the brake pedal andc brakes became inoperative. Consuimer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over.

Filed Apr 24, 2003 · Brakes · 98,000 miles · RI

Anti-lock brakes relays click and cycle continually when braking. Dealer states the traction control module may be malfunctioning. Does not seem to affect normal braking.

Filed Apr 7, 2003 · Brakes, Fuel system · 35,000 miles · SC

I purchased my vehicle used and it still had 1000 mile warranty from the dealer. When I got the car there was a problem with the fuel pump so they replaced it. Before I even got out of the parking lot the (vibration shudder hose) went bad. Or at least that is what the guy at the service area told me the name was. They have replaced that. And for almost two years now I have been fighting with them that the power steering has been whining. Also the brakes do not stop to well in the rain. I travel a lot and we go through brakes like water. We also had the AC compressor go out last year during the summer. The car was only 4 years old. We keep our car up very well. I do not understand all these problems. I know this may not seem like big problems but when I keep my car up and have been fighting with the dealer due to whining this is frustrating.

Filed Aug 19, 2002 · Brakes · PA

When backing up and slowing down ABS starts to clatter. Its an intermittent problem. Please provide any further information.

Filed May 17, 2002 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · MD

I bought this car used with 32,000 mi. From the beginning brakes would not grab in the rain, the brake pedal was extremely hard. The dealer said nothing was wrong and that's the way this car is. I was told that I was not use to 4 wheel disc brakes. (I drive a 4 wheel disc car at work.) I insisted that something was wrong. Dealer turned the front rotors which did not help. I installed high performance disc pads on all four wheels which helped a lot but only for about 20000 miles. The brakes use to when they got wet. This car is unsafe in wet weather! *ts ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762002