Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina

Eight problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

Consumer was traveling 30 mph on a main highway, she went to apply brakes, and anti-lock system didn't work. Dealership will be notified.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2000

Also having problems with brake systems.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2000

While driving stepped on brake pedal and brakes wiould make noise. Noise increased when it was raining or during extended stopping distance.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 08/08/1999

I took car back several time where I purchased it they said everything ok. Still having problem I took car to brake centers of America in stfd, CT. I still have same problems paid almost $600. Oo for complete brake job and I still have problems and they are getting worse. I sent letter to brake center and to better business bureau back in 12/1999 and have not heard from anyone mean while brakes are getting worse - thank you.

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/10/1997

When applying the abs brakes on dry pavement at 20 mph the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a rear end collision. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.

6 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When brake pedal is applied there is a clicking sound, then brakes release and vehicle will continue to roll with the brake pedal going to the floor. Dealer has been contacted.

7 Brake Electric Antilock problem

While applying abs brakes pedal goes to the floor. Diagnostic test was done on brake system and no problem was found. Vehicle has an extreme exteneded stopping distance.

8 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Sloan Chevrolet has had vehicle four times attempting to resolve low pedal. Brake rotors were cut which did raise the pedal slightly; brake system was bled.




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