Brake Light problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina

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

1 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2007

Brake lights don't always work on 1996 Lumina due to faulty turn signal switch, I've notice this on several other 1995 -2001 Luminas as well.

2 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2005

The brakes light only worked every now and then, the consumer noticed the same problem on other Luminas. This happened without warning. The bulbs and fuse have been checked. The consumer has not taken the vehicle to the dealer.

3 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2004

Dt: the consumer owns a 1996 chevy Lumina. The consumer stated the brake lights and tail lights are not working properly. Sometimes they will work and sometime they will not. She has also noticed this on several other Luminas. The consumer says that she has changed the bulbs on the brake lights several times and she still notices this problem from time to time.

4 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2002

Turn signal switch is defective. Brake lights and tail lights are not showing in rear, but vehicle dash indicates that they are on. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information.


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