Brake Foundation Components Problems of Chevrolet Lumina

Chevrolet Lumina owners have reported 15 problems related to brake foundation components (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Lumina based on all problems reported for the Lumina.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina

Failure Date: 11/02/2001

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.

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2 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina

Failure Date: 04/01/2001

Brakes go all the way to the floor, sometimes consumer has to pump brake pedal for vehicle to stop.

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3 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina

Failure Date: 09/09/1999

Too long breaking, very dangerous in emergency cases.

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4 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina

Failure Date: 04/01/1999

Not even 6k miles after complete replace, brakes vibrate & need longer stop distance due to faulty rotors.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina

Failure Date: 12/02/1998

Consumer experiencied problems with brake system. When consumer took vehicle to get it serviced, the mechanic told him that he needed the whole brake system replaced. The manufacturer has been contacted.

6 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina

Failure Date: 07/01/1998

The windshield wipers system malfunction, causing the wipers not to work in the low position. But will work in the high position. Dealer cannot determine problem. Also a squeaky noise everytime the braking system is activated.

7 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina

Failure Date: 08/05/1996

Brakes continually failing to engage almost resulting in collision on several occasions.

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8 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina

Failure Date: 03/01/1996

When starting the vehicle a grinding noise comes when pressing the braking system at all times and the pedal, causing extended stopping distance which can cause an accident.

9 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina

Failure Date: 03/14/1995

Experiencing noise, burning smell and brake fluid leak; causes jerking/locking feeling on occasion.

10 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina

When applying brakes pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

11 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Lumina

When applying brakes they grind and make very loud squealing noises. Also, extended stopping distance occurs, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

12 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina

Brakes scrubbing/rubbing when backing up or turning to the right. Nlm.

13 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina

While backing up or turning to the right brakes make noise.

14 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina

When putting vehicle in reverse and applying brakes it made a loud noise in the front left wheel. Took vehicle to dealer,and dealer indicated that it was a normal characteristic of vehicle.

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15 Brake Foundation Components problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina

Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer will inspect vehicle.


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