1999 Chevrolet Lumina brakes problems

Filed Mar 18, 2009 · Brakes, Lights · 215,000 miles · TX

Turn signal switch causes rear brake lights not to work. I didn't find out about it until a police officer pulled me over for the brake lights not coming on. I was let off with a warning. I did a search online and found that there is a lot of people with the same problem as me with the same model vehicle. This can cause a serious accident due to the fact that the people behind you on the road will not see that you are stopping.

Filed Sep 10, 2005 · Brakes · 2,400 miles · MI · crash

Concern: 1999 low mileage chevrolet lumina. Problems with the ABS and traction control systems. Corrosion or defective wheel sensors can cause total loss of braking at slow speeds. My customer explained that his ABS light was on for several months. He had driven threw his fence after turning into his driveway. He mentioned that he would lose all braking if the traction control and ABS light came on at the same time, the ABS and traction control unit was actuating. It was my understanding that if the ABS light was on in all vehicles the ABS would drop out of the braking system rendering the vehicle with conventional brakes. I guess this is not true with some late model gms. I have learned that diagnosing intermittent wheel sensors and wiring is a daunting task. The vehicle we worked on had a defective right front wheel sensor. We scoped the signal from the sensor and it showed perfect amplitude, voltage and wave form. Further testing showed it read open with an ohmmeter. Unless the circuit is completely open or shorted testing the wheel sensors and wiring with an ohmmeter or a scope is useless at times. In the past following a gm trouble code flow chart was useless, the fix was to rewire and replace the suspect parts. . I feel that gm should recall these vehicles. Or at least offer the replacement parts including a reprogrammed traction control/ABS controller at a reasonable price. Searching the archives I found one other late model gm with the same type of problems and loss of low speed braking. 1997 pontiac grand am engine: 2.4 l / 146 cid / 4 cyl / gas / dohc fuel: fuel injection ignition: distributorless trans: 4-speed automatic transaxle (electronic) mileage: 95,000 mi VIN: [xxx] time. Today customer comes in with a complaint of clicking, loss of pedal, and no stop. Customer was in today we got the ABS to actuate and he said thats what it was doing.*jb updated 07/19/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Brakes · 23,238 miles · OH

While driving at 30 MPH, the consumer heard a clanking and grinding sound coming from the brakes. The sounds could be heard when ever the brakes were depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer the rivets from the brakes shoes rusted off. The manufacturer was aware of the problem. *jb

Filed Jul 5, 2003 · Brakes, Transmission · 7,000 miles · NC

I have 3 different complaints. 1. The rotors on my car had to be replaced 3 times before I had driven 36,000 miles. They would wear unevenly, and cause noise and vibrations whenever the brake was applied. 2. The transmission leaked from the pan, and the gasket had to be replaced 2 or 3 times.the transmission still leaks. And the brakes need fixing again, but the warranty expired at 36,000 miles. 3.whenever the engine is under accerlation, my air conditioner does not cool. The vents close off preventing cold air from coming through. How many other owners have reported problems similar to these?

Filed Dec 7, 2002 · Brakes · NY

This vehicle seems to have a defect with the brakes in wet weather braking. The braking effectiveness is significantly reduced in wet weather. Sometimes it is almost like you have no brakes at all! I think this is a design flaw and should be corrected. I moved this year to ny so the vehicle is no longer being serviced at the dealer listed which is where I originally purchased. Dt

Filed Oct 15, 2002 · Brakes · VA

The ABS system had broken and had failed to stop vehicle when brake pedal was pressed. Also, when its raining and pressing on brake pedal and turning steering wheel, brakes would lock up completely. Would also make loud grinding noises. Mr

Filed Sep 24, 2002 · Brakes · VA

Consumer states that the braking performance in wet weather or wet condition is reduced more then expected. A recall has been issued on similar problem. Feel free to provide amny further information.

Filed Aug 30, 2002 · Brakes · NC

Brakes fail to engage properly when wet (from rain or car wash). Same problem as the federal safety agency campaignim01i014000. Not a recall but looking at the complaints for lumina and monte carlo I think it should be. Feel free to drive mine and see what you think.

Filed Aug 28, 2002 · Brakes · VA

Ongoing severe braking problems upon applying brakes on wet roads. It causes extended stopping distances. The vehicle has been to two separate dealers and one repair shop, no one is able t0 locate the cause of the problem. *ak the consumer states that thae characteristics of the problem are the same as those described for the 95-99 monte carlo's-the federal safety agency sic #011014000; are built on, (the same chasis and use the same components).

Filed Jul 9, 2002 · Brakes · MD · crash

While driving in the rain and when brakes are applied they don't hold, as a result the driver had an accident, the dealer was contacted and stated that the extremely glazed brakes made it difficult for the vehicle to stop in rainy or wet condition, the vehicles VIN falls within the range for a service bulletin which references this problem but the dealer stated that this recall has nothing to do with his car. *ak