Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 970801735026 | 08/01/1997 | 54419 | Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/01/1996 | |||
| 1- every time the weather is wet and cold, all 4 doors freeze shut. this is due to the design of the body. the doors allow water to collect all around the top and vertical sides and the water freezes...locking me out of the car. neither the dealer nor mfg have a solution. 2- brakes: every time the weather is wet, or even with high humidity the brakes squeal and grab which initiates the abs system which in turn brings the car to a jerky motion stopping situation. neither the dealer nor the mfg have a solution....and even more frustrating to me...neither the dealer nor the mfg seem to give a damn. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) | |||
| 2 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Customer complains about the excessive need to buy fuses for the brake lights that will not work. *jg | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 11/19/1997 | 3 | 03/04/1996 | |
| Consumer states brakes would shudder during normal braking conditions, dealer later replaced the front brake pads and rotors, the wheel speed sensor was faulty and was causing the abs light to illuminate. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 11/25/1998 | 2 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Brakes repaired jun 98, brakes squeaked and made a rubbing sound. it was raining traffic was stopped started to proceed, then pressed brakes hard car continued to move it was raining speed at time no more than 3-4 mph hit vehicle in front of me. started driving again heard rubbing sound. took to shop and found that the calipers had frozen and brakes were not working properly. also mechanic stated that this is a problem on this type of vehicle. want manufacturer to pay for repairs and reimburse for brake repairs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/15/2005 | 1 | ||
| 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 off vac to the booster. i installed a new hose assembly but this came out of nowhere and could cause problems for any driver at any time. the vehicle was a 1995 chevy lumina 3.4 v6. clearance is very tight where the hose runs. i think gm should go to a hard hose instead of a performed rubber hose. the engine was not leaking oil. this failure was heat an normal wear. being these cars are 10 years old they are starting to fail. i suspect every vehicle with the 3.4 l engine will have this same problem not just the lumina. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Front brakes make a grinding, sqealing noise when backing. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer noticed that the abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer contacted the dealer, who informed consumer that vehicle had to be placed on a diagnostic machine for inspection. *ak | |||
| 02/17/2002 | 2 | ||
| Consumer's wife was in an accident because brakes locked up. the brake light never illuminated. she went to mobile on the computer, it shows that wheels were locked up. the brake system computer is still in locked - skid mode. the light illuminates after turning the key into on position. *jg | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| All lights associated with the anti-lock break system come on shortly after starting vehicle.: service traction control, service anti-lock and traction control. i clearly lose the antilock brake feature. at times brakes make a funny noise and car loses braking for several feet at low speeds. dealer says chevy is aware and says they will deal with it after y2k and for now to shut off the vehicle and start it again. this does not fix the problem for very long! | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| 6/11/99 oil running out of engine..intake manifold gasket failure. replaced.11/9/99 low coolant lamp on. coolant in water pump. pump replaced. low coolant light on..pressure tested. no leaks found.2/17/00 low coolant light on. nothing found by dealer. abs brake failure. 3/2/00 engine runs hot. pressure leak now found. coolant in oil. dealer failure since 6/99!!! consumer must pay!! help me! | |||
| 09/21/1999 | |||
| The abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the abs light to come on which indicates a problem with the braking system which causes extended stopping distance and may result in a crash. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| When ever applying the brakes vehicle failed to stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. also, brake pedal went all the way to floor, and vehicle slid. took vehicle to an independent mechanic & who informed consumer that problem wa the abs braking system. was nothing mechanical. has not taken vehicle to dealer as of yet. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1997 | 0 | ||
| While testing driving vehicle before purchasing it consumer noticed it there was some problem with the brakes. but dealer ignored the situation. subsequently, consumer rear ended anothe vehicle due to a brake problem. *ak | |||
| 12/26/1998 | 1 | ||
| Anti lock brakes failed resulting in accident. mjs | |||
| 07/19/1999 | |||
| Had to stop suddenly, slammed on brakes and brakes failed.consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 12/12/1998 | |||
| When the brakes were applied on a wet surface the brakes locked up, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing a collision . the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 7 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Brakes fail to stop. it is an intermittent problem. *ak | |||
| When applying brakes brake pedal goes to the floor, and the vehicle does not stop. brake pedal has to be pumped a couple of times in order to stop. dealer can't duplicate problem. *ak | |||
| 03/28/1995 | |||
| When brakes are applied there is extended stopping distance. vehicle was checked by dealership at 5000. 10,000, and 15,000 miles for brakes, dealership said there was nothing unusual, it's just the way abs works. *ak | |||
| 01/30/1998 | 2 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Rear brakes don't adjust. at 78,000 miles rear linings have only worn about 10%. had same problem with identical 1995 lumina with 59,000 miles we owned in january 98. both cars required high pedal effort. dealer adjusted rear brakes and told us that parking brake must be used frequently to self adjust rear brakes. car still requires higher pedal effort than other cars i have driven. | |||
| 01/18/1999 | 09/01/1995 | ||
| Three problems so far with cruise control, one failure of either voltage regualtor or alternator leaving owner stranded, switch on drivers side window replaced for window operation, brakes squeak and sometimes work properly | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| Shoulder belts work intermittently, sometimes do not stay, housing sometimes comes off. dealer not aware of the problem. no warranty. also, abs brakes do not stop properly when pedal applied. in addition, integrated child seats are not able to function safely. consumer concerns are with children. while travelling in vehicle doors open/close randomly, posing a safety hazard. problems still exists. provide further information. *ask | |||
| 05/29/1998 | 3 | ||
| When appyling brakes the pedal travels to floor, causing extended stopping distance. cause unknown. *ak the consumer stated that brakes failed causing an accident in which 5 people were injured. *yh | |||
| 12/24/1997 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle hit head-on. air bags did not deploy. side window shattered. vehicle towed. after repairs, vehicle pulls to right/transmission does not work properly/ door locks go up & down when driving and braking is very hard. *ak | |||
| 11/21/1994 | 7 | 11/21/1994 | |
| Whenever brakes are applied quickly, eg., in a panic stop, there is no power assist and it is impossible to stop vehicle quickly. when brakes are applied slowly, they work fine. the brakes have always had this problem since the vehicle was new more than 3 years ago. *ak | |||
| 12/13/1997 | 0 | ||
| Everytime the brakes are applied, the front wheels lock up; causing vehicle to pull to the left & then right. hit dirt embankment. ended besides telephone pole on side of road. vehicle totaled. *ak | |||
| Owner has abs brakes, vehicle experiences extended stopping distance when brakes are applied. pedal also goes to floor of vehicle. dealer found no problem. *ak | |||
| 01/08/1997 | 0 | ||
| While consumer was driving abs brakes/master cylinder failed, pedal went to the floor. had a hard time stopping. *ak | |||
| 10/19/1997 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Brakes: driving on interstate at 60mph, getting off ramp, applied brakes, and pedal went completely to the floor and car did not stop or slow down. lifted foot off pedal, reapplied brakes, this time they took hold. *ak | |||
| 11/06/1997 | |||
| When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor. in order for the vehicle to stop, the driver has to stand up on the brakes. when the vehicle finally stops, its pitches forward. the dealer has inspected the vehicle 3-4 times, and informed the owner that the braking system was okay. | |||
| The abs will kick in when the brakes are applied, and the car kept going into a garage. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1996 | 5 | ||
| Owner applied the brakes the car didn't stop when it should/ very poor . *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Upon making a stop the brake pedal became very difficult to depress, causing extended stopping distance and loss of brake effectivness. in addition, the location and the design of the horn makes it difficult in an emergency to locate and depress the horn. also, due to the shape of the windshield there is a strong reflection of the front section which is very bad during certain daylight conditions. *ak | |||
| 11/11/1994 | |||
| Under normal road conditions when hitting the brakes the pedal goes almost to the floorbroad, has to pump the pedal to get like they should be. the system has abs. *ak | |||
| 01/31/1996 | |||
| Abs, brake failure, brakes locked up and vehicle lost control, impact 11:00 position, extended stopping distance on wet surface, speed 35mph. *ak | |||
| 01/25/1996 | |||
| Abs, failure of brakes in wet road condition, such as ice or snow, pedal goes to the floor and loss of effectiveness. tt | |||
| 10/19/1995 | |||
| Abs braking system problems. plus the driver seat belt didn't lock because she hit her head on the steering wheel. please describe. tt | |||
| 06/27/1995 | |||
| Vehicles abs braking system failed in inclement weather and had an accident. tt | |||
| 03/18/1995 | 1 | ||
| On a cold/rainy day when brakes were applied, the abs brakes did not properly function causing an accident. tt | |||
| 03/08/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs brake failure/extended stopping distance when pedal goes to the floor under normal braking conditions/dry pavement, resultimg in an accident. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Anti lock warning light comes on in wet weather. | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 0 | 07/21/1995 | |
| Antilock brake light comes on. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 03/14/1998 | 0 | 07/24/1995 | |
| When applying brakes heard a tapping sound. dealer did not now what the sound was. later realized it was a cracked solenoid sensor ring. dealer said that meant that abs system could shut down. *ak | |||
| 03/09/1995 | 3 | ||
| R/f wheel sensor becomes inoperative when wet causing the abs system to fail. nlm | |||
| 08/30/1996 | |||
| Poor abs performance, abs light comes on periodically, abs sensor and mode have been replaced.*ak | |||
| 08/16/1995 | 1 | 03/04/1995 | |
| The brakes locked up and caused the vehicle to spin and caused an accident. tt while approaching a 50 mph curve, consumer touched brakes and vehicle skidded, it turned sideways and skidded again and then overturned, consumer states brakes locked up, consumer was injured in accident, consumer also stated in letter that a gm motors inspector that came and looked over vehicle and found a sensor had shorted underneath vehicle on drivers side. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 02/09/2002 | |||
| When brakes are applied there is sudden acceleration instead of vehicle slowing down. have to slam on brakes to stop vehicle.*ak | |||
| 01/29/2002 | 8 | 03/01/1995 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/08/1995 | |||
| Brakes get damp, replace brakes, after the car sat for a period of time, when backed up the brakes make a terrible noise for a couple of times. | |||
| 09/15/1997 | 2 | 08/15/1995 | |
| Brakes make noise continually. | |||
| 11/22/1996 | 2 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Front disc brakes wearing unevenly prematurely. | |||
| 04/20/1995 | |||
| Upon stopping at very low speeds the brakes made a horrible, defeaning squeal. | |||
| 07/23/1996 | 3 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Brakes fail continuously. | |||
| 1 | 01/29/1997 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 05/21/1997 | 4 | ||
| Was driving; started to apply brakes; right rear wheel locked up & slid until brakes caught or released; happens periodically; have taken to dealer; mechanic not reliable. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes squeal/perform poorly. | |||
| 09/24/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Brakes squeak. | |||
| 09/29/1996 | 1 | 06/23/1995 | |
| Consumer experienced brake failure when pulling out of a gas station . *ak consumer stated when he took vehicle in to dealer he was advised that power booster vacuum hose had came off. *jb | |||
| When applying the hydraulic brakes, there is a noise and the brakes failed on two occasions. please describe. *ak | |||
| 09/11/1995 | |||
| Failure of the brakes caused consumer to have a near accident. tt | |||
| 08/16/1995 | 1 | 03/04/1995 | |
| The brakes locked up and caused the vehicle to spin and caused an accident. tt while approaching a 50 mph curve, consumer touched brakes and vehicle skidded, it turned sideways and skidded again and then overturned, consumer states brakes locked up, consumer was injured in accident, consumer also stated in letter that a gm motors inspector that came and looked over vehicle and found a sensor had shorted underneath vehicle on drivers side. *slc | |||
| While driving in rush hr traffic the car stalled out- causing power brakes to malfunction. tt | |||
| 05/05/1995 | 1 | ||
| Put vehicle in reverse it went forward then power steering went and brakes. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 11/19/1997 | 3 | 03/04/1996 | |
| Consumer states brakes would shudder during normal braking conditions, dealer later replaced the front brake pads and rotors, the wheel speed sensor was faulty and was causing the abs light to illuminate. *slc | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| Excessive wear of brake pads and rotors. replacement appeared to be every 5000 to 10,000 miles, commencing at 40.000 miles. vehicle in /out of dealer for repairs, but unable to correct the problem. feel free to provide further details. *ak | |||
| 07/21/1999 | 3 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Third time in three years that brakes, rotors &nd/or drums needed to be replaced because of failure or uneven wear of rotors and drums. | |||
| 03/11/1997 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| 1. battery failed to turn engine over 3 differnt times in one day. turn the key and it just clicks. towed it to a dealer. the dealer says the battery failed load test. relaced battery. 2. a rubbing noise is heard from the rear when turning. dealer found rear stabilizer bushing on rr strut out of position. rr stabilizer shaft to position properly. 3. power door locks do not unlock with the remote. dealer replaced right and left actuator bumpers. came out of actuators. 4. brake squeal noise up front. dealer inspects front brakes and concludes approx. 3-5k left on front brakes. mileage at this point is only 16345. | |||
| Brakes wearing prematurly on front, no accident yet. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 08/21/1998 | 0 | ||
| While driving on highway at approximately 35-40 mph the caliper fell off consumer's brakes,and the automobile completely locked up. *ak | |||
| The brake caliper stick and there are no brakes . please describe . *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 07/02/1998 | 4 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 07/15/1997 | 3 | ||
| 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. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Sudden oil consumption 1 qt per 1000mi. very rapid brake and rotors wear at about 4500 mi.*ak | |||
| 04/06/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brakes experience extended stopping distances and vibration due to rust on the rotors. | |||
| 06/06/1997 | |||
| The front brakes have worn into the rotors and now the front brakes are no longer stopping the car at a safe distance.the brakes are disc brakes. *ak | |||
| 04/22/1996 | 2 | ||
| Front brake rotor warped. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 07/03/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Rear brake cylinders failed resulting in leakage. | |||
| 04/22/1996 | 2 | ||
| Back wheel brake cylinder leak. *dsh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 01/08/1997 | 0 | ||
| While consumer was driving abs brakes/master cylinder failed, pedal went to the floor. had a hard time stopping. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 09/15/2005 | 1 | ||
| 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 off vac to the booster. i installed a new hose assembly but this came out of nowhere and could cause problems for any driver at any time. the vehicle was a 1995 chevy lumina 3.4 v6. clearance is very tight where the hose runs. i think gm should go to a hard hose instead of a performed rubber hose. the engine was not leaking oil. this failure was heat an normal wear. being these cars are 10 years old they are starting to fail. i suspect every vehicle with the 3.4 l engine will have this same problem not just the lumina. *jb | |||
| 05/17/1998 | |||
| The engine backfired and blew off the power hose to the vaccum system, and that resulted in a very fast rpm (2000), and loss of power brakes. the hose does not have a clip and that causes the problem on the vehicle. this happens to all 95-98 luminas. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 09/29/1996 | 1 | 06/23/1995 | |
| Consumer experienced brake failure when pulling out of a gas station . *ak consumer stated when he took vehicle in to dealer he was advised that power booster vacuum hose had came off. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| Hose from intake manifold to power booster brake & master cylinder keeps popping out easily due to being clamped at one end & not at other end. vehicle would then start to accelerate. *ak | |||