Chevrolet Lumina Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Chevrolet Lumina across 7 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (74). The words owners use most often: “stopping distance” (13% of reports).
- 197service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 25mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 25 of 197 complaints (13%)
- Brakes applied: mentioned in 16 of 197 complaints (8%)
- Brake pads: mentioned in 15 of 197 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 16 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 197 complaints, 25 mention a crash, 8 an injury.
Chevrolet Lumina service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lumina | 3 | 14% | 38,168 |
| 2000 Lumina | 2 | 7% | 57,500 |
| 1999 Lumina | 18 | 17% | 7,000 |
| 1998 Lumina | 33 | 15% | 98,000 |
| 1997 Lumina | 36 | 10% | 71,273 |
| 1996 Lumina | 31 | 13% | 82,000 |
| 1995 Lumina | 74 | 15% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum
Model years: 2000
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear spindle bolts.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 2000
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace and correctly route the right front brake hose assembly.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Model years: 1996
Problem: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for proper booster installation. Boosters found to be improperly located will be removed and reinstalled properly.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 1996
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that the brake light illuminated on the instrument panel while driving. He noticed a small pin hole in the brake line caused by corrosion. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by a mechanic. The speed was unknown. The current and failure…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet lumina. In march of 2008, the vehicle was purchased with a cracked windshield. The dealer repaired the windshield. The following day, while driving 20 mph, the brakes failed and nearly caused a crash. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they kept it for…
My brakes have always malfunctioned in my vehicle. They have been maintained and will go out when i am turning or trying to stop. I had them checked for 4 years straight- pads changed and completely serviced- my mechanic said it is some computer sensor in the brakes that goes out in this particular…
On a road test for a customer i lost the brakes, as it developed a hard pedal without power assist. The condition was intermittent. Upon investigation i discovered the vacuum hose from the back of the intake to the power booster was softened with oil contamination and had begun to collapse cutting…
Concern: 1999 low mileage chevrolet lumina. Problems with the abs and traction control systems. Corrosion or defective wheel sensors can cause total loss of braking at slow speeds. My customer explained that his abs light was on for several months. He had driven threw his fence after turning into…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Luminas have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 197 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Chevrolet Lumina. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Lumina service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Chevrolet Lumina?
The most frequent phrase is “stopping distance”, in 25 of 197 complaints, followed by “brakes applied” (16).
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