Premature wear of brakes, rotors and calipers. Dealer has repaired/replaced the calipers and rotors several times, at times, the brakes are noisey. *ak
Chevrolet Lumina premature wear problems
39 of the 2,945 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Lumina describe rotors or pads wearing out early, most of them for the 1991 model year.
- owner complaints
- 39
- worst model year
- 1991
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Grinding brakes 6ABS 3Pulling 2Brake failure 2Spongy pedal 1Engine failure 1Ball joint 1
What owners say
Front brake pads wear out on outside, and inside pads are like new, outside rotor wears thin, inside is fine, dealer says it is fine, car has 67,000miles and been in 6 times for brakes, car is driven 32 miles a day, constant wearing of rotors and pads. G.m wont stand behind them.
Excessive wear of tires, strut, pads and warped rotors due to faulty brake calipers, calipers frozen resulting in vibration and wear.
Sudden oil consumption 1 qt per 1000mi. Very rapid brake and rotors wear at about 4500 mi.
Consumer noticed corrosion and rust on the fuel line/brake line, and suspension components, in both front and rear. If parts rust all the way through, it could eventually lead to loss of control. Also, both rear caliper slide pins seized, causing premature brake pad wear. Both rear calipers and all brake pads had to be replaced.
When brakes are applied hard, driver's door would slide forward off track. Fender would impede its progress. Passenger's door fails to open. Brakes: brake pads worn down. Front end misalignment, causing vehicle vehicle to pull hard to right/tires to wear out. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Brake pads wear excessively.
Brake rotors rusted and warped.
Front brake rotors warped due to excessive wear, causing squeaking/loss of braking power.
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.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes. The bolt head(s) on the rear spindle rod can separate.
- Risk
- The rear wheel can shift, causing rear steering of the vehicle. The driver could lose control and a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear spindle bolts.
Recall number 00V143000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right front brake hose is incorrectly routed behind the brake pipe bracket restricting brake hose movement that could cause the hose to either be cut by the bracket or separated at the caliper.
- Risk
- If the hose becomes disconnected or damaged, there can be a loss of pressure in one half of the brake system. The brake warning lamp may be on, the pedal will be lower than normal, and stopping distances will be longer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace and correctly route the right front brake hose assembly.
Recall number 99V357000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were assembled with one of the four brake booster tabs not properly located in the front of dash reinforcement assembly.
- Risk
- If this condition were present in a situation where stopping distances were small, a vehicle crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for proper booster installation. Boosters found to be improperly located will be removed and reinstalled properly.
Recall number 96V122000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The left front brake line can contact the transaxle mounting bracket or attachment bolt.
- Risk
- This condition can cause the brake line to wear through, resulting in loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of one-half of the vehicle's brake system, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle for proper brake line clearance and reposition those brake lines found to have less than minimal clearance. Additionally, those brake lines found to have an indentation caused by the contact will be replaced and properly routed.
Recall number 96V069000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Lumina premature wear
Which Chevrolet Lumina years have rotors or pads wearing out early problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1991 (10 complaints), 1990 (7 complaints) and 1992 (6 complaints).
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