When applying brakes after 35mph on wet roads, brakes failed. Felt like not having brakes when applied, and extended stopping distance. Brakes were getting wet and a few seconds later, would dry out before catching. Had been in contact with dealer and informed no recall. *ak
1999 Chevrolet Lumina brakes complaints
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Car was purchased on 4/23/01, up until todays date 5/21, I have had these problems occur: 4/25 upon braking car would shake, it was determined the rotors were warped. 4/28, driving out of town front tire blew out, had to replace both front tires within two daysof each other along with noise and vibration from braking. While driving on interstate loud roar and vibration noise coming from rear tires, car pulling all over highway at speed of 60mph. 5/11 complained to dealership, they perform alignment. Cleaning ashtray, upon replacing back piece broke. Noise coming from AC, when I accelerate, it became louder, turn off AC, noise went away. Called chevrolet dealership, fan motor needed to be replaced. Roar coming from tires, he stated tires needed to be replaced, not to sure, tread wear still in good shape. Windshield washer does not work on passenger side. While sitting at traffic light or stop position, car seems as if it wants to shut off. This past weekend 5/19, I smell gas fumes. Also, after having brake inspection performed, it was determined that brake pads were needed, honda said they were not, but til this day, when braking I hearing scrubbing or rubbing noise when braking, and turning either right or left. Please note, I was not able to record all this information in the "failed component parts" section..
When applying brakes pedal would go to floor before stopping. Dealer replaced pads, and problem still exists.
At 42000 miles I feel that the rear wheel cylinders should not leak.
When driving in rainy weather conditions with wet pavement brakes get wet. Vehicle is very hard to stop,brake pedal gets very hard which causes delay in braking, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem.
While driving in the rain, the brake pedal gets soft with 1" - 2" of free travel, the brakes fade out and the brake pedal get real hard. The dealer said that's the way lumina brakes are. Upon my insisting, the dealer replaced the front pads and turned the rotors which improved braking in the rain. The dealer would not replace the rear pads or turn the rear rotor even though the rear rotor is stained and pitted. A chevy dealer mechanic told me that to correct the problems that my lumina is having the brake pads have to be replaced and the rotors turned or replaced.
Sitting overnite vehicle front rotors for oxides and causes substantial increase in stop distances for first 4 to 5 miles.
Brakes scrubbing/rubbing when backing up or turning to the right. Nlm
While backing up or turning to the right brakes make noise.
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