We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET LUMINA (1991)
Read complaints for CHEVROLET LUMINA (1991)
When the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal went to the floor.this caused the driver to loose control of the vehicle and hit a concrete barrier.both air bags did not deploy.the driver and passenger sustained neck and head injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was totaled.
While driving 25 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact,airbags did not deploy, and the steering failed. The driver and passenger sustained head and neckinjuries.
Consumer stated there was a short in the wiring that was causing the lights not to go off, the dealer also disconnected the radio to try and remedy the short in the wiring, also the battery and the alternator were replaced.
Vehicle caught on fire 15 minutes after being parked in the driveway. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The fire also damaged another vehicle, the right side of the garage, and an upper room. The cause of the fire was determinedto have been caused by one of two things, either fuel leakage or electrical. The dealer was not notified.vehicle has had fuel injection system repaired in 2001 and 2002. Right signal repaired in jan. 2004, headlight dimmer switch repaired in april for texas inspection.then vehicle caught on fire in may.
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street.. Consumer discovered that there was a recall for the exact same model of vehicle for the same problem, but his vehicle was not included, also the rear brakes were inoperative, a starter, 2 alternators, 2 water pumps, abad crankcase oil leak, 2 serpentine belts, the left front window was inoperative, a new thermostat, a fuel pump, fuel injector, tie rod end, the rear strut fell apart, the steering joint became completely disengaged from the subgrame, the light switch on the steering column was inoperative.
1991 chevrolet lumina caught on fire while driving.while driving the vehicle would not accelerate past 50 mph.the consumer pulled over and let the vehicle sit for a few minutes.after getting back onto the highway the consumer noticed smoke coming in through the passenger window.the consumer exited the vehicle and noticed that the rear of the vehicle was on fire.the right rear tail light burned along with the right rear bumper and the right side of the trunk.
While traveling 55 mph vehicle stalls without indication. Dealer has been notified, can' t duplicate problem. Also,alternator/battery/computer, and fuel filter line failed and were replaced by dealer.
While traveling 55 mph vehicle stalls without indication. Dealer has been notified, can' t duplicate problem. Also,alternator/battery/computer, and fuel filter line failed and were replaced by dealer.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Alternator failed.
While driving the car would just die.please describe.tt
When getting in the car to start it wouldn't start this is all the time dealer check it not the starter.tt
Turned the car off for five minutesand would not restart, changed the battery that day the next day the car died at a stop sign . Please give more details.
While traveling 55 mph vehicle stalls without indication. Dealer has been notified, can' t duplicate problem. Also,alternator/battery/computer, and fuel filter line failed and were replaced by dealer.
Vehicle stalled out, resulting in steering and braking problem, due to malfunction in the computer.tt
Ecm harness failed.
Car has been in and out of chevrolet dealership for 2 yrs trying to determine stalling problem.ecm and prom failed, causing catalytic converter to also need replacement.brakes have been served every 3000 miles because they do not allow car to stop at normal stopping distance.brakes seem too soft, has nearly caused a few accidents because brakes do not stop the car, nearly slow it down.brakes have been serviced by chevrolet technician.why haven't these parts been recalled if so many people are experiencing problems with the same defects?
Electronic control module failed, also fuel injectors/wiring harness failure.
Smoke was coming from steering column due to a faulty ignition switch. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and advised the consumer not to drive t in fear of a fire.
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street.. Consumer discovered that there was a recall for the exact same model of vehicle for the same problem, but his vehicle was not included, also the rear brakes were inoperative, a starter, 2 alternators, 2 water pumps, abad crankcase oil leak, 2 serpentine belts, the left front window was inoperative, a new thermostat, a fuel pump, fuel injector, tie rod end, the rear strut fell apart, the steering joint became completely disengaged from the subgrame, the light switch on the steering column was inoperative.
Electronic control module failed, also fuel injectors/wiring harness failure.
Wires exposed throughstarter and egr valve.
Electrical: vehicle had been driven about 45 minutes; parked the vehicle in driveway, there was no sign of smoke or anything. About 45 minutes later , noticed smoke in engine compartment and engine was on fire. Cause of fire unknownbecause there was no smoke/no engine lights or any type of warning that this was going to happen afterparking the vehicle in the garage.
Passenger side dashboard area caught fire, caused by electrical wiring.tt
Vehicle caught on fire due to a short inalternatorwiresand other electrical wiring.
Underhood fire caused and explosion flew hood off hit back of windshield.
Underhood fire on the car while sitting in the driveway. Please describe.tt
While parked the vehicle caught fire. The fire stated under the hood. The dealer has not been notified.
Pre mature wear all 4 brakes, rt front caliper pin falls out, causing caliper to jam in wheel, caliper pin caused wear in housing, causing treads to strip and become weak, happened 2 times, also rear brake calipers failed brakes are always hard nothing helps, wiring problem in steering column flashers will cause smoke in column signals you have to fiddle with for them to work.
While driving, steering column emitts smoke in conjunction with turn signal, dealer has fixed.
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street.. Consumer discovered that there was a recall for the exact same model of vehicle for the same problem, but his vehicle was not included, also the rear brakes were inoperative, a starter, 2 alternators, 2 water pumps, abad crankcase oil leak, 2 serpentine belts, the left front window was inoperative, a new thermostat, a fuel pump, fuel injector, tie rod end, the rear strut fell apart, the steering joint became completely disengaged from the subgrame, the light switch on the steering column was inoperative.
Ltr fm norman parker (mi). Loss of steering control during operation due to engine cradle bolt failure. *ph
Sensor wire for temperature gauge broke, resulting in engine burning up while driving @ 65 mph.tt
Consumer stated the vehicle would overheat and has also stalled on several occasions.
Engine temperature sensor malfunctioned, resulting in failure of temperature light/replacement of engine.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The throttle sticking is very hazardous and unsafe. Also the continuing of overheating due to a manufactured item is of great concern to me. I have 2 small children and do not want to be left by roadside somewhere at night due to this malfunction.
While driving therewas a loud noise.one of the radiator fans had fallen off andbolt came off the other.
The radiator failed at seam in the plastic at the top where the upper hose attaches, after failing i consulted other lumina owners who encountered the same exact leak in the same place, i went to the junk yard to find every lumina had the same leak, i think this is manufacture flaw. The oil leak that happened when the oil pump driveshaft gave was very bad. I consulted others then and found it is a very common problem that is know by all mechanics know about. It is not if it will give, it's when.
Both bolts pulled through and it was no longer mounted to the locations and broke the steering shaft.
Front main crankshaft failed, causing oil leak.
Front engine mountsbroke while going 55mph. Lostcontrolon a 6-lane highway during rush hour traffic. Also, front left tires had blown out. Had no warning in that regard. Managed to get vehicle to side of road. Vehicle will be towed to dealer.
Consumer states attempted to accelerate from a stop light and steering wheel turned completely around in a circle and consumer lost control.dlr determined that the engine cradel bolts broke.current recall 00v189000 does not include consumer's vehicle.ts
The vehicle would not steer properly due to broken engine cradle bolts. The dealer repaired it and replaced the broken switch, reconnecting the steering rack also.
When turning at 10mph engine mount broke, engine dropped, snapped steering column, which caused steering wheel to completely around, driver lost control of vehicle.
Oil pressure switch installed twice.
Cylinder head cracked.
Timing belt failed.
Frontengine mountssheared off, causing the engine to drop and steering column to snap, resulting inloss ofcontrol.please give any further details.
Exhaust valves are sticking, causing the timing belt to slip. We have replaced the belt and the problem immediately recurred. Gm has been aware of the problem for years, but has been fairly quiet about resolving it. They produced a number of 3.4 engines without chrome plated exhaust valves, and the softer valves distorting and stick, causing the engine to jump timing. This is a sophisticated dual overhead cam v-6 and tolerances are critical. Gm issued a directive to replace the cylinder heads on the affected engines, however ours was not included in the recall, even though it was built in the plant that produced the engines and is in line with the sequence of id numbers. General motors is disavowing the problem, even though it is a known defect. They have replaced a number of cylinder heads and exhaust valves, and i believe they should acknowlege their error in our car and repair our engine. Because of the soft exhaust valves, there is no alternative but to make major repairs, all due to improper manufacturing.
Engine leak.
The vehicle lunges forward at standstill and/or shifting, along with numerous other problems.
Engine oil leak.
Engine checklight comes on & off.whentakingfoot off the gas pedal when coasting or making a turn,car shuts off.
While pulling off the highway at approximately 30 mph vehicle lost complete steering control. Vehicle towed to independent repair shop for repairs. The repair shop determined that the engine dropped causeing the steering column to separate.
Rattling noise every time i park or sit. Sounds near the motor.carburator is clogged. Left passanger door does not open. Hesitation of motor while acceleration, brakes and rotors are bad on the back left and right tires.
Engine damage. Mjs
While traveling 55 mph vehicle stalls without indication. Dealer has been notified, can' t duplicate problem. Also,alternator/battery/computer, and fuel filter line failed and were replaced by dealer.
1991 chevrolet lumina z34 w/3.4l engine.was a known problem by shop foreman @ smedley's chevrolet of vandalia, ohio....joe. No safety defect listed in the summary.
While drivingvehicle will completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown.thee vehicle stall at three different occasions and fixed by the dealer.first time they said it could be plugs, they replaced, second they replaced egr valve but the problem continued and at last injectors was guesed to be the cause and was fixed still no remedy is found for stalling.
Motor and the frame separated fromvehicle.manufacturer will be notified.
Consumer was driving approx. 25mph when vehicle beganstalling.smoke began to come from hood area of vehicle. Consumer then pulled to side, then flames began to arise in area.when fire dept. Arrived they were unable to disconnect hood latch. Vehicle was total loss due to fire. The original engine and hood latch had failed and were replaced.the dealer pointed out that the engine failure was caused by lack of oil, eventhough oil change was done recently and there was no sign of oil leak.when the vehicle cought fire, the hood latch was inoperative.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with vehicle stalling while driving, condition occurs intermittently.vehicle been inspected and repaired on four occasions, and problem still occurs. Consumer would like some help in this matter.
Engine failed.
While driving at 35 to 45 mph vehicle will shut down, causing a loss of power without warning. Sometimes it will start right back up, and sometimes it takes 15 to 20 minutes.dealer has been contacted, and replaced ttc solenoid once, but that did not solve the problem. Dealer said that owner will have to wait until vehicle breaks down completely to find the problem.*ml
Car has been in and out of chevrolet dealership for 2 yrs trying to determine stalling problem.ecm and prom failed, causing catalytic converter to also need replacement.brakes have been served every 3000 miles because they do not allow car to stop at normal stopping distance.brakes seem too soft, has nearly caused a few accidents because brakes do not stop the car, nearly slow it down.brakes have been serviced by chevrolet technician.why haven't these parts been recalled if so many people are experiencing problems with the same defects?
Replaced pvc valve.
While using jack to lift vehicle, it collapsed .
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street.. Consumer discovered that there was a recall for the exact same model of vehicle for the same problem, but his vehicle was not included, also the rear brakes were inoperative, a starter, 2 alternators, 2 water pumps, abad crankcase oil leak, 2 serpentine belts, the left front window was inoperative, a new thermostat, a fuel pump, fuel injector, tie rod end, the rear strut fell apart, the steering joint became completely disengaged from the subgrame, the light switch on the steering column was inoperative.
While driving, steering column emitts smoke in conjunction with turn signal, dealer has fixed.tt
Consumer noticed smoke coming from turn signal insidesteering column due to faulty wiring inside turn signal switch .
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street.. Consumer discovered that there was a recall for the exact same model of vehicle for the same problem, but his vehicle was not included, also the rear brakes were inoperative, a starter, 2 alternators, 2 water pumps, abad crankcase oil leak, 2 serpentine belts, the left front window was inoperative, a new thermostat, a fuel pump, fuel injector, tie rod end, the rear strut fell apart, the steering joint became completely disengaged from the subgrame, the light switch on the steering column was inoperative.
Vehicle caught on fire 15 minutes after being parked in the driveway. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The fire also damaged another vehicle, the right side of the garage, and an upper room. The cause of the fire was determinedto have been caused by one of two things, either fuel leakage or electrical. The dealer was not notified.vehicle has had fuel injection system repaired in 2001 and 2002. Right signal repaired in jan. 2004, headlight dimmer switch repaired in april for texas inspection.then vehicle caught on fire in may.
Oil leaks from manifold.tt
Engine oil leak due to intake manifold failure.
Consumer noticed corrosion and rust on the fuel line/brake line, and suspension components, in bothfront and rear.if parts rust all the way through, it could eventually lead toloss of control. Also, both rear caliper slide pins seized, causing premature brake pad wear.both rear calipers and all brake pads had to be replaced.
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street.. Consumer discovered that there was a recall for the exact same model of vehicle for the same problem, but his vehicle was not included, also the rear brakes were inoperative, a starter, 2 alternators, 2 water pumps, abad crankcase oil leak, 2 serpentine belts, the left front window was inoperative, a new thermostat, a fuel pump, fuel injector, tie rod end, the rear strut fell apart, the steering joint became completely disengaged from the subgrame, the light switch on the steering column was inoperative.
Replaced fuel filter.
While traveling 55 mph vehicle stalls without indication. Dealer has been notified, can' t duplicate problem. Also,alternator/battery/computer, and fuel filter line failed and were replaced by dealer.
Electronic control module failed, also fuel injectors/wiring harness failure.
Fuel injectors failed, causing vehicle to stall.
Plastic liner shattered in fuel tank, froze fuel gauge, had to replace fuel tank.
Door locks inoperable.yh
Transmrear latch doesn't close properly. Tt
Consumer was driving approx. 25mph when vehicle beganstalling.smoke began to come from hood area of vehicle. Consumer then pulled to side, then flames began to arise in area.when fire dept. Arrived they were unable to disconnect hood latch. Vehicle was total loss due to fire. The original engine and hood latch had failed and were replaced.the dealer pointed out that the engine failure was caused by lack of oil, eventhough oil change was done recently and there was no sign of oil leak.when the vehicle cought fire, the hood latch was inoperative.
There have been many defects in this car including:a driver's seat belt that failed, front hood assembly failed, numerous problems with brakes--mechanic said that it was due to a faulty design, rear struts failed, speedometer is faulty and reads 5-10mph under actual speed.
It is impossible to open my hood now since it broke from the floor and the seat belt does not retract back in to its compartment. It is dangerous since the belt just hangs there without proper functioning retractor.
Rear calipers seized, putting pressure on the fron brakes. Thebrakes wear out within months . The dealer is aware of this probthe brakes are still making noise, the consumer had the disc and pads replaced, the emergency brake cablr seized. *nlm
Rear disc brake corrosion causes total unreliability on front brakes; emergency brakes corroded, not working properly.tt
There have been many defects in this car including:a driver's seat belt that failed, front hood assembly failed, numerous problems with brakes--mechanic said that it was due to a faulty design, rear struts failed, speedometer is faulty and reads 5-10mph under actual speed.
Shifter bumped while tuning radio-car shifted into neutral at 70 mph. Several incidents.
Transmission slips, does not lock in overdrive.
I would like to say i know of other owners of the chevorlet/lumina make and model that has had similar problems.it is my concern as a buyer when safety is of concern.if it were not for the information provided to me by credible resources i would not be doing this.safety is a factor.the transmission problem is that 1st gear slips.you have to put it in neutral and then into drive when you stop to get first gear to deploy.currently my vehicle is in a dealership at this moment and hope that they will work with me on this.if there is additional resources that i can retrieve...can you please send me the information?i...as a consumer...would like to be compensated for this safety defects.
On various occasions (not all the time), upon coming to a stop (i.e., waiting at traffic and or waiting for traffic light to turn green) the transmission will not, again respond to "d" position, even upon pressing the gas pedal (it just revs up).then suddenly, the transmission will engage to the "d" position thus enabling the car to move in a very quickand or snap motion.i believe this could result in an accident situation, especially if there is a car in front of me.some time ago, i had this problem checked out by a car repair shop and the attendent indicated that this was normal.i strongly believe this situation is not normal and may require further review.i will greatly appreciate any assistance you can provide.
When driving sometimes the transmission would lock up .tt
Transmission failure in reverse.tt
Vehicle was shifted into parked while still running. Consumer got out and went to front door.within minute later, vehiclejumped out of gear and ran into the rear end of a truck. Dealer/manufacturer was not contacted at this time.
Vacuum leak that caused auto to suddenly accelerate while on freewayhad to cut engine off to stop auto.tt
Purchase car used the reverse clutch burn out.tt
Cv boot replaced. *tw
Right front seat belt plastic cover has become brittle, causing cover to bulge/springs to come out, preventing belt from retracting.*skd
My driver's side seat belt has been broken for a while now because i cannot fix it. I have to tie the seat belt into a not to hold the extra part of the belt in place for it to be safe to wear. It has given me problems since i bought it in aug 2000 along with the calpers which i replaced. The whole car has given me problems: the heating system, the jumpiness from the belts on the motor, rear suspension. Over $1000.00 has been put in it for the past 1.5 yrs i have had it.
Driverside shoulder seatbelt does not fully retract back into door after fastening seatbelt, causing loss of protection.
Consumer stated the seatbelts were inoperative.
There have been many defects in this car including:a driver's seat belt that failed, front hood assembly failed, numerous problems with brakes--mechanic said that it was due to a faulty design, rear struts failed, speedometer is faulty and reads 5-10mph under actual speed.
Passenger's/driver's safety belt attachments are loose.*skd
Passengers seat belt failed upon impact, resulting in injuries.
Passenger's front seat beltbecame loose, stays loose, does not lock, taken twice to dealer.both times dealer has taken off panel to rewind the seatbelt back up. Has never fixed seatbelt properly.this defect can cause injuries in case of accident.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
We contacted the dealership to see if they could repair at no cost they said no warranty is on the vehical after 3years or 36,000 miles and we feel that the seatbelt is a saftey feature and it not going back in after unbuckling is a saftey issue and that is not something that we can control and it is not normal wear and tear.
Shoulder belt won't retract, and consumer can't use the shoulder seat belt.
Left front shoulder belt retractor failed.
It is impossible to open my hood now since it broke from the floor and the seat belt does not retract back in to its compartment. It is dangerous since the belt just hangs there without proper functioning retractor.
Passenger's side shoulder belt won't retract, andconsumer can't use the shoulder belt.
Experienced malfunctioning of passenger side retractor assembly, when jammed and fully extended, rendering belt inoperative.
The driver side seat belt is not retracting back .tt
Experienced malfunctioning of passenger side retractor assembly, when jammed and fully extended, rendering belt inoperative.
Front seat belts do not retract, remain extended, hang loose when occupied.occupants not properly restrained.also, door handles do not open doors from outside, repaired twice, problem still exists.
Drivers seat belt hangs improperly due to retractor failing. Please describe details.tt
Seat belt retractor on the vehicle is not working properly, seat belt was taken out, and the seat belt will not retract back into place. Contacted dealer.
Driver and passenger seat belts do not properly release fromretracting mechanism, causingseat belts to become inoperable. Dealer replacedretractor.please give any further details.
The shoulder belt retractors on the driver and passenger side of the car have failed. Chevrolet has refused to help fix them, as they say their belts are only good for 36,000 miles, but they are required by law. I have replaced the passenger belt at an out of pocket cost of $160. These belts were subjected to normal use and wear, and i feel the retractor is defective. The belts are useless without a retractor as they hang limp during driving. The failure occured gradually over about 2 weeks and then the retractor stopped working all together. I cannot understand how a law required safety device can be made so badly that chevrolet only guarantees it for 36,000 miles or 3 years. A car lasts a lot longer than 3 years, and its seat belts should also. I have contacted chevrolet and i have a file #990294288 for this case with them. They refused to help in any way. They simply gave me a run around and then said we will not help. I do not want to have to pay another $160 to replace the driver side belt. I was lucky in that my belts failed when i was just getting in the car, but what if it had been a crash. I do not have air bags and am driving a friend's car until i can get this matter resolved. My car is not safe to drive right now because of the faulty belt retractors. Thank you for time and i hope that you can help me.
Driver seatbalt retractor failed in march 2000, an dpassenger's side failed in january2001.
Driver's shoulder/lap belt has jammed in retractor assembly.tt
Left driver's side seat beltretractoris extended all the way out, and will not retract. Consumerfeels this is unsafe when driving vehicle.seat belt assembly and retractors replaced at owner's expense. *ml
The front driver and passenger seat belt retractors are no longer working.tt
Shoulder seat belt won't retract due to the passenger's side shoulder belt being broken.dealer can't determine the problem.
Passenger's side seat belt and middle seat belt aren't retro fit, and the consumer is unable to use the seat belts.
Vehicle's rear left seat belt is inoperative.
Vehicle was broadsided, flipped over, both front seats broke.tt
Driver's seat anchor bracket failed.
The driver side seat anchors broke, causing the seat to rocks backward and foward. Dealer has been contacted.
Drivers seat back collapsed after losing control and having initial impact. Driver received head injury. Please describe details.tt
Disc brakes not working.
Consumer noticed corrosion and rust on the fuel line/brake line, and suspension components, in bothfront and rear.if parts rust all the way through, it could eventually lead toloss of control. Also, both rear caliper slide pins seized, causing premature brake pad wear.both rear calipers and all brake pads had to be replaced.
Corroded front and rear brakes which can cause reduction in brake effectiveness and or dragging pads pe94-063c.
Rear rotors badly warped and scored, causing a loss of braking. *sd
Brake drums failed.
Bleeder valves rusted to brake calipers.yh
Faulty design on rear brakes.
When the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal went to the floor.this caused the driver to loose control of the vehicle and hit a concrete barrier.both air bags did not deploy.the driver and passenger sustained neck and head injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was totaled.
The pivot pins failed causing the rear brakes not to work and wearing the front brakes prematurely.
While driving vehicle about any speed, the vehicle does not stop even when stepping on the brake pedal all the way to the floor.the vehicle had been taken to the dealer, and they said thebrakes do not have any problems.
When going down hill the brake pedal goes right downto the floor.when letting the car rest for a while they come up again.over last (8) months vehicle has been in the shop (4) times to get replacement on rotors, calipers and pads.abs system.
Abs brakes; exiting ramps, vehicle lost brakes completely. Owner identified brakes hot. Please describe details.
Every 6 months brakes would need to be replaced. Please provide further information.
Anti lock brakes fail intermittently, pedal goes to the floor.
The front disc brakes have broken in two and have big chuncks missing out of the brakes when taking the vehicle into be repaired.consumer states approximately every 10000 miles new front brakes have to be replaced, back brakes still look like new, however are not working for the same reason, consumer has treid to use emergency brake to get back brakes to lock, however this too has failed.
All brake parts have to be replaced every 6months since we owned this vehicle.
Corroded rear disc brakes which can cause reduction in brake effectiveness and or dragging pads pe94-063.
While driving vehicle about 40 mph consumer applied the brake pedal to stop vehicle, but vehicle locked up and did not stop. Had to dodge a mailbox and fruit treees in a yard to finally gain control and get back on the road.
Driving very slowly during a snow blizzard when the abs brakes were applied gently to turn a corner and the brakes failed, causing the consumer to run into a pole because of rusted brakes.
When stepping on the brake pedal the brakes activate then lock up, allowing the car to move again. Also,the pads stay on and get woren down and fall off. Dealer has replaced brake pads 3 times.
While driving about 65 mph on the highway in inclement weather driver applied brakes, the brake pedal was hard, and theabs light appeared on the dashboard. Driver was able to control vehicle, and pulled over to the shoulders of the highway.the vehicle was towed.there was no accident.
Poor brake performance,complete abs brake failure and extended stopping distance has been experienced, on many occasions. The rotors, pads, and calipers were replaced on7-2-96. Poor brake performance is still taking place.
Front disc brake pads and calipers failed.
Rear disc brakes lock up when brake pedal is depressed. Would freeze up & stay locked. There would be no brakes in rear, but in front only. Dealer checked it & had them replaced.
Coming off interstate upgrade ramp, put brakes on to stop, noticed they were spongy, but was able to stop. Saw smoke and could smell the brake lining burning,put gear shift in low and began to brake again,and had no brakes at all.
Brakes failed,3 times, resulting in an accident/injuries.
The brake system is faulty.nlm
Hydraulic braking problems.ttrear brake pads wear premature and calipers stick causing braking load on front brakes, vehicle difficult to stop, can not lock up wheels no matter how hard pedal is pressed, rear pads were worn out.
Brakes failed after many repairs.*skd
Vehicle stalled out, resulting in steering and braking problem, due to malfunction in the computer.tt
Brakes lock up/fail every 18000 miles.
Brakes failed.
Brakes just go to the floor at any given time.
Hydraulic braking system problems.please describe.tt
Brakes go completely to the floor when applied, causing extended stopping distance, repaired twice. Tt
On wet roads, car skids when brakes are applied. *dsh
Had three sets of thebrakes on the car since febury 1993. Please explain.tt
The brakes went out on the vehicle at less 20,000 miles and they had to be replaced. Please describe.tt
Brakes continually fail. *dh
Experiencing intermittent brake failure.tt
When applied, brakes make loud grinding noise and pulsate; excessive effort to stop brakes; extended stopping. Distance. Tt
During pedal application brakes appear to grind, caused by corrosion.tt
The front disc brakes have broken in two and have big chuncks missing out of the brakes when taking the vehicle into be repaired.consumer states approximately every 10000 miles new front brakes have to be replaced, back brakes still look like new, however are not working for the same reason, consumer has treid to use emergency brake to get back brakes to lock, however this too has failed.
When brakes are applied they make a loud grinding noise and take longer to slow down the vehicle.
When applying the brake, pedal goes to the floor, there is no brake. This happened on three occasions. Please describe .
Poor brake performance.tt
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street.. Consumer discovered that there was a recall for the exact same model of vehicle for the same problem, but his vehicle was not included, also the rear brakes were inoperative, a starter, 2 alternators, 2 water pumps, abad crankcase oil leak, 2 serpentine belts, the left front window was inoperative, a new thermostat, a fuel pump, fuel injector, tie rod end, the rear strut fell apart, the steering joint became completely disengaged from the subgrame, the light switch on the steering column was inoperative.
Brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance. *dsh
There have been many defects in this car including:a driver's seat belt that failed, front hood assembly failed, numerous problems with brakes--mechanic said that it was due to a faulty design, rear struts failed, speedometer is faulty and reads 5-10mph under actual speed.
Consumer stated the brake system has failed continuously.
Rattling noise every time i park or sit. Sounds near the motor.carburator is clogged. Left passanger door does not open. Hesitation of motor while acceleration, brakes and rotors are bad on the back left and right tires.
Faulty brake system wears out pads, rotors.
Had to replace brakes and other parts three times since she owned the car.tt
Car has been in and out of chevrolet dealership for 2 yrs trying to determine stalling problem.ecm and prom failed, causing catalytic converter to also need replacement.brakes have been served every 3000 miles because they do not allow car to stop at normal stopping distance.brakes seem too soft, has nearly caused a few accidents because brakes do not stop the car, nearly slow it down.brakes have been serviced by chevrolet technician.why haven't these parts been recalled if so many people are experiencing problems with the same defects?
Brakes failed. *sd
Brakes continue to fail intermittently.
Brakes failed.
Rear passenger side disc brakes which can cause reduction in brake effectiveness and caused consumer to have accident ea94-041.tt
Rear disc brakes froze up/only front brakes worked, causing excessive wear; front/rear brakes replaced.tt
Rear disc brake never worked, owner don't know what was replaced. Replaced front pads, resurfaced rotors, cleaned and lubed slides.tt
Front/rear brake calipers/pads/rotors failed, causing vehicle to vibrate upon braking.
Corroded rear disc brakes, excessive stopping distance.tt
Vehicle has possible rear disc brake corrosion problem had 2 sets of rear brakes changed starting at 20,000.(ea94-041).tt
Corroded rear disc brakes, total loss of rear brakes, excessive front brake wear.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes, causes partial loss of brakes.tt
Had rear brakes replaced 5 times within 1 year rear disc brakes pe94-063.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes.tt
Vehicles has had 4 replacements due to rear brake disc corrosion.(ea94-041).tt
Front disc brake pads and calipers failed.
Disc brake failure, corrosion of rear repair front and rear, pe94-063 active.tt
Front and rear disc brakesare wearing excessively, andhad to be replaced approximately 5 times.mechanic has replaced various components inbraking system.rear brakes failure caused a lot of problems.
Corroded rear disc brakes, causing excessive wear on front brakes.tt
The rear disc brakes are corroded and no longer stops the car. Please describe.tt
Failure on the rear brakes, brake fluid is leaking, causing corroded rear disc brakes, ea94-041.
Rear disc brakes corroded/rusted inside brake caliper; caused brakes to freeze leaving only front brakes operative; extended stopping.tt
In panic stop, brakes fail, upon application, action seemed ineffective, due to corrosion of caliper and rotors, hit another car when continued to roll forward.
Brakes lock up/fail every 18000 miles.
The rear calipers have failed 3 times, locking, and giving no brake pedal until pumped. The calipers lock and burn. I have installed 3 sets of calipers. The problem is that the emergency brake cable does not disengage when released and keeps the rear brakes employed. This causes the pads to burn and the rotors to warp. It also gives no braking when the pedal is depressed, causing brake fade. If you pump the brakes the pedel comes up. A new emergecy cable has to be installed.
Corroded rear disc brakes, multiple brake replacements.tt
Brake caliper rusted, causing soft brakes.
Front brakes replaced twice.
In panic stop, brakes fail, upon application, action seemed ineffective, due to corrosion of caliper and rotors, hit another car when continued to roll forward.
Excessive wear of the front brakes. Explain in more detail.tt
Pre mature wear all 4 brakes, rt front caliper pin falls out, causing caliper to jam in wheel, caliper pin caused wear in housing, causing treads to strip and become weak, happened 2 times, also rear brake calipers failed brakes are always hard nothing helps, wiring problem in steering column flashers will cause smoke in column signals you have to fiddle with for them to work.
Rear disc brakes are rusted and do not catch properly, causing front brake wear. No rear end control in snow or on wet pavement.tt
Front brakes squeak.
Consumer found brake pads in driveway
Rear disc brake corrosion causes total unreliability on front brakes; emergency brakes corroded, not working properly.tt
Corroded rear brakes, excessive wear on front brakes.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes, excessive stopping distance.tt
Problem with corroded disc brakes in the rear and dragging pads.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes, excessive wear on front brakes.tt
Failure on the rear disk brakes, brake fluid is leaking on the rear disk brakes causing corroded rear disk brakes.
The rear disc brake corroded.tt
Rear disc brakes rust/corroded; freeze up; loss of rear brakes; front brakes only.tt
Brakes failed due to caliper failure.
Rear brakes were not functioning because of frozen calipers.ttthe rear disc brakes were corroded. The rear caliper was replaced and rotors were resurfaced, but the problem reoccured.
Rear brake calipers stick, causing excessive wear on pads. *dsh
Calipers freeze up, causing damage to pads and other brake components.
Rear disc brakes caliper retraction pin rusted/corroded; more information will be provided.tt
Rear brake calipers failed.
Failure of rear brake rotors due to corrosion of calipers pe94-063 active.tt
Front brakes wear excessively. Due to rear brakes not functioning properly and calipers locking up.tt
While driving 25 mph front driver side brake caliper failed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Rear caliper pins are corroded.tt
Rear rotors warped, causing caliper slides to fail/wear on pads.
Brake calipers rusted, causing brake failure.*aw
Rear disc brakes corroded/rusted, causing brakes to freeze leaving only front brakes operative; extended stopping.tt
Hydraulic braking problems.ttrear brake pads wear premature and calipers stick causing braking load on front brakes, vehicle difficult to stop, can not lock up wheels no matter how hard pedal is pressed, rear pads were worn out.
Rear brake calipers seize, causing vehicle to stop on front brakes.
The rear caliper slide was replaced three times. Please describe .
Corroded disc brake calipers.tt
Pe94-063# while driving the car was making loud noise consumer took to dealer he feels that the dealer took him.ttafter inspecting vehicle, dealer found left front rotor was damaged due to rear wheel calipers not closing, consumer was charged and now consumer states there is a recall regarding caliper problems.
Ea94-041 active, rear caliper freezed and found corrosion in rear brakes, needs replacement.tt
Pistons in back wheels inoperative, front calipers disintegrated resulting in brake lockup.tt
Rear calipers sliding mechanism/pins froze up.
The rear right brake caliper worn out purchase car new .tt
Caliper sliders failed, not returning fast enough, causing drag against pads. (3) sets of brakes replaced w/soft brake pedal failure 3/29/95.tt
Caliper guide pins rusted and released. Rotors overheated and caused pads to wear out faster.tt
Rear brakes freeze up on wet pavement, resulting in long stopping distance and two accidents, dealer said that a sleeve kit needs to be installed.tt
Brake calipers failed. *sd
Front pads fell off, brake job done, due to rear brake caliper freezing up, replace caliper and pads.tt
#pe94-063; rear calipers are freezing up on back brakes causing back brakes to go put all stopping pressure on front brakes causing braking system to go.tt
Rear calipers rusted, causing premature wear of front brakes/extended stopping distance.
Complete brake failure, possible due to caliper failure.
Corroded rear disc brakes, the rear brake calipers are corroded.
Failure on the brake system, causing the brake calipers to lock up.
Rear calipers froze, causng rear wheels to overheat.*aw
Rear calipers seized, putting pressure on the fron brakes. Thebrakes wear out within months . The dealer is aware of this probthe brakes are still making noise, the consumer had the disc and pads replaced, the emergency brake cablr seized. *nlm
Brakes lock up/fail every 18000 miles.
Rear brake calipers defective, causing brake failure.
Brakes were squeaking. Took vehicle to firestone and theystated that it was a design flaw. Firestone put in a caliper sliding kit. Please provide any further information. Problem has reoccurred.
Rear brake calipers failed 4 times.*skd
Rear disc brake failure due to rusted rear caliper guide pins.
Rear calipers have completely seized up.tt
Rear caliper assembley continues to fail, leaving customer with no brakes.
Brake failure, in for repair 2 times wear of disc calipers in rear and when brakes are applied makes a grinding noise.tt
Failure on the brake system, causing the brake calipers to lock up.
Excessive wear on the front and rear brake calipers, disc and pads, consumer has replaced the brakes on a number of occasions.
Rear calipers froze up.
Corroded rear disc brakes, the rear brake calipers are corroded.
Brake pads/rotors/calipers replaced due to three brake failures.
Corrosion of rear disc brakes, replaced caliper, disc rotors and pads, on the front and rear.
Brake failure corrosion of rear disc brakes, in for repair twice, replace calipers slide both seals.tt
All four calipers wore out before trying to stop/slow down .
Rear caliper pistonfailed due topoor design.
Rear disc brakes calipers have locked up. Please explain.tt
Poor brake performance,complete abs brake failure and extended stopping distance has been experienced, on many occasions. The rotors, pads, and calipers were replaced on7-2-96. Poor brake performance is still taking place.
Rear brake corrosion, calipers replace pe94-063 active.tt
When going down hill the brake pedal goes right downto the floor.when letting the car rest for a while they come up again.over last (8) months vehicle has been in the shop (4) times to get replacement on rotors, calipers and pads.abs system.
Rear brake sliding calipers corroded/froze, causing damage to pads and rotors.
Rear caliper slides rusted shut, causing rear brakes to fail/excessive wear on front brakes. *dsh
Corroded rear brakes, replaced rotors, calipers, and the entire brakes in the rear.tt
Failure on the brake system, causing the brake calipers to lock up.
Rear calipers not working at all and rear brakes just quit.tt
Dirt gets into brake system, causing calipers to stick/brake pads and rotors to burn up.*aw
The rear brake calipers grab, causing excessive wear of the brake disc and pads, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced brake pads and disc.
Rear brake pad wear out close to every 5000 miles, replace brake pad 5 times to no avail.tt
Rear disc brake which can caused reduction in brake effectiveness and dragging pads.tt
Brake pads/rotors/calipers replaced due to three brake failures.
Replacement of gray pads due to wear and corrosion.tt
Brake pads/rotors/calipers replaced due to three brake failures.
Poor brake performance,complete abs brake failure and extended stopping distance has been experienced, on many occasions. The rotors, pads, and calipers were replaced on7-2-96. Poor brake performance is still taking place.
When appying the brakes the vehicle has extended stopping distance. Dealer replace brake shoes and pads every 2000 miles.
Excessive wear on the front and rear brake calipers, disc and pads, consumer has replaced the brakes on a number of occasions.
Rear brakes clunked due to brake inner lining material broke off pad plate.
Rear disc brakes locked up; would not release; pads overheated; wore to plate.tt
Brake pads/shoes failed. *sd
Hit brakes and the rear pad came off.tt
When going down hill the brake pedal goes right downto the floor.when letting the car rest for a while they come up again.over last (8) months vehicle has been in the shop (4) times to get replacement on rotors, calipers and pads.abs system.
The rear brake calipers grab, causing excessive wear of the brake disc and pads, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced brake pads and disc.
Cracked front brake pads.
When stepping on the brake pedal the brakes activate then lock up, allowing the car to move again. Also,the pads stay on and get woren down and fall off. Dealer has replaced brake pads 3 times.
Rear brake pads failed.
Front pads fell off, brake job done, due to rear brake caliper freezing up, replace caliper and pads.tt
During normal and emergency stopping, pedal gets hard, and brake does not respond, replace brake pad.tt
Rear calipers seized, putting pressure on the fron brakes. Thebrakes wear out within months . The dealer is aware of this probthe brakes are still making noise, the consumer had the disc and pads replaced, the emergency brake cablr seized. *nlm
Front brakes failed.
Coming off interstate upgrade ramp, put brakes on to stop, noticed they were spongy, but was able to stop. Saw smoke and could smell the brake lining burning,put gear shift in low and began to brake again,and had no brakes at all.
Rear brake corroded, replace disc brakes and rotor at 30,ooo miles.tt
Rear brake rotors/pistons corroded/rusted, grinded away until went out completely;caused front brakes to do all braking/wearing out.
Brake rotors continually fail. *dh
Front brake rotors warped due to excessive wear, causing squeaking/loss of braking power.
Rear disc brakes. The rotors freeze up and burn the brake shoes and destroys the brakes.tt
Rear brake rotors/pistons corroded/rusted, grinded away until went out completely;caused front brakes to do all braking/wearing out.
When going down hill the brake pedal goes right downto the floor.when letting the car rest for a while they come up again.over last (8) months vehicle has been in the shop (4) times to get replacement on rotors, calipers and pads.abs system.
Front rotors warped, causing brakes to pulsate/squeak.
Rear brakes rusted/corroded, do not work, almost from day one; rotors rusted; pads like new; shoes changed twice; only front brakes operative.
Poor brake performance,complete abs brake failure and extended stopping distance has been experienced, on many occasions. The rotors, pads, and calipers were replaced on7-2-96. Poor brake performance is still taking place.
Brake rotors failed. *sd
Rear brakes lock up/front brake rotors warped/vehicle shakes when brakes are applied.
Corroded rear disc brakes. Repair shops indicated that the rotor linkage tolerance was too light, causing a grinding noise in right/rear wheel.
Brake pads/rotors/calipers replaced due to three brake failures.
Coming off interstate upgrade ramp, put brakes on to stop, noticed they were spongy, but was able to stop. Saw smoke and could smell the brake lining burning,put gear shift in low and began to brake again,and had no brakes at all.
The brake rotors are warping constantly and causing lack of brake effectivness. Please describe.
Rear calipers seized, putting pressure on the fron brakes. Thebrakes wear out within months . The dealer is aware of this probthe brakes are still making noise, the consumer had the disc and pads replaced, the emergency brake cablr seized. *nlm
Corroded rear brakes, replaced rotors, calipers, and the entire brakes in the rear.tt
Rear rotors failed.
Front brake rotos rusted/pitted.
The rear brakes are no longer operating due to corrosion. Please describe.tt
Rear brakesdo not work, putting all the work on the front brakes and causing them to wear down quickly.vehicle has been in to dealer many times for repairs, problem still existed.on newer models this problem has been resolved.*ml
Brake sliders failed due to corrosion. *sd
The rear brakes have just been replaced because they were totally corroded, causing extra wearon the front brakes. Tt
#ea94-041; rear brake problems. Fixed at least 15 times since 1992. Please describe details.tt
Rear brakes are not working due, wear the front brakes out prematurely.
Rear brakes are nonfunctioning showing signs of corrosion. Please describe details.tt
Rear brakes failed 3 times. *sd
Rear disc brakes are not functioning due to a defect in rear brake design
Rear brakes have premature wear due to front brakes absorbing stopping pressure. Please describe details.tt
Rear brake sliders are freezing in plac, causing front brake premature wear.
Replace rear brakes, due to corrosion.tt
Rear brake corrosion.tt
Rear calipers not working at all and rear brakes just quit.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes, causing noise.*skd
Rear brake failure due to rear corrosion and this was common.please describe details.tt
Corroded rear brakes, excessive wear on front brakes.tt
When applying the hydraulic brakes at any type of weather or speed, the rear right brakes lock up.
Ea94-041 active, rear caliper freezed and found corrosion in rear brakes, needs replacement.tt
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street.. Consumer discovered that there was a recall for the exact same model of vehicle for the same problem, but his vehicle was not included, also the rear brakes were inoperative, a starter, 2 alternators, 2 water pumps, abad crankcase oil leak, 2 serpentine belts, the left front window was inoperative, a new thermostat, a fuel pump, fuel injector, tie rod end, the rear strut fell apart, the steering joint became completely disengaged from the subgrame, the light switch on the steering column was inoperative.
Rear brakes lock up/front brake rotors warped/vehicle shakes when brakes are applied.
Rear brakes failed due to corrosion.*aw
Rear drums rusted.
Rear disc brakes. The rotors freeze up and burn the brake shoes and destroys the brakes.tt
Coming off interstate upgrade ramp, put brakes on to stop, noticed they were spongy, but was able to stop. Saw smoke and could smell the brake lining burning,put gear shift in low and began to brake again,and had no brakes at all.
The rear brakes do not engage brake pin freezes up.tt
Rear brake slider locked up due to design, causing failure.
While driving vehicle squeaked very badly.took vehicle to mechanic, and hesaid that right rear brake cylinder was not working at all.
Consumer noticed corrosion and rust on the fuel line/brake line, and suspension components, in bothfront and rear.if parts rust all the way through, it could eventually lead toloss of control. Also, both rear caliper slide pins seized, causing premature brake pad wear.both rear calipers and all brake pads had to be replaced.
Brake master cylinder failed, causing brake pedal to fade at highway speeds.
While driving brake system failed, due to master cylinder failing.tt
Master cylinder replaced due to brake failures.
Consumer applied brakes at 10-20 mph, pedal went to the floor, no braking action. Mechanic stated brake master cylinder was too close to exhaust manifold.this caused brake fluid in brake line to get hot, causing brake failure. The vehicle over heated because of fluid loss.*jg
Master cylinder failed due to dirt caused by leak. *dh
Brakes have failed four times while traveling at highway speeds due to master cylinder failure.
Brake pedal soft, causing extended stopping distance. *sd
Recall # 97v058000, when contacting dealer to set up appointment, dealer could not give consumer appointment and had no idea when parts would be available.
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street.. Consumer discovered that there was a recall for the exact same model of vehicle for the same problem, but his vehicle was not included, also the rear brakes were inoperative, a starter, 2 alternators, 2 water pumps, abad crankcase oil leak, 2 serpentine belts, the left front window was inoperative, a new thermostat, a fuel pump, fuel injector, tie rod end, the rear strut fell apart, the steering joint became completely disengaged from the subgrame, the light switch on the steering column was inoperative.
1. Steering became difficult.2. Loud thud from front of vehicle and total steering loss.3. Nothing. Car was towed to my home.
Vehicle stalled out, resulting in steering and braking problem, due to malfunction in the computer.tt
Consumer has contacted several dealerships to get recall corrected, but parts wear not avilable.recall no. 97v058000, rear cradle bolts.
I was driving at a rate of speed of 35 mph when i heard something break under the car and at that point i lost all steering an was traveling towards oncoming traffic. I was able to stopbut still in heavy traffic, when i had the car towed...we found out that the rear sub-frame mounts had broken and snapped the steering. This was a 1991 chevy 2 door lumina and when i looked it up... There was a recall for this issue. Somehow the nhtsa and general motors missed my vin number in the recall.had i been traveling at a high rate of speed and with my children in the car..we would have been killed!i would like to know why only some vehicles were identified in this safety recall when so many more are effected?
Consumer indicated that their vehicle is experiencing the same defect for the cradle bolts as stated in recall # 00 v 189 000.but vehicle is not included by it's vin number.ts
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph on normal road conditions, there was a loss of steering control.there were no warning lights illuminated prior to the incident.the vehicle was taken to the dealership, who determined the steering intermediate shaft separated from the steering gear.there was a nhtsa recall # 00v189000 indicating the vehicles who operated in salt belt states were affected due to corrosion.however, the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin, even though the vehicle operated in michigan.the manufacturer was also contacted, who confirmed the vehicle was not included in the recall.the vehicle remained inoperable.
While operating the vehicle at highway speeds the vehicle went out of control. The steering was lost and it caused an accident.
Consume r was traveling about 45mph and engine cradle bolts were rusted and frame fell apart.he had no steering on the vehicle.dealership was aware, and tmechanic fixed the problem.rear right steering collumn was inoperative because the cradle washers were rusted and the cradle broke asthe result of rusting.
Started vehicle, notice smoke coming from steering column area; happens most when starting vehicle. Sometimes when driving smoke will appear. Talked to dealer & informed it was defective & would not cover due to age of vehicle.
Smoke is coming from the steering wheel when it is in tilt or down position, causing asafety hazard.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While driving through a parking lot consumer lost control when steering shaft came out of steering box.
Whenever weather is below zero, the power steering hose explodes.power steering goes out when this happens.consumer feels the power steering line needs to be all metal rather than a 6inch piece of rubber hose in the middle.*jg
While pulling off the highway at approximately 30 mph vehicle lost complete steering control. Vehicle towed to independent repair shop for repairs. The repair shop determined that the engine dropped causeing the steering column to separate.
While driving 25 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact,airbags did not deploy, and the steering failed. The driver and passenger sustained head and neckinjuries.
While making a left turn engine fell out of its cradle due to faulty bolts.this caused consumer to lose steering. Pleaseprovide any further information.
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street.. Consumer discovered that there was a recall for the exact same model of vehicle for the same problem, but his vehicle was not included, also the rear brakes were inoperative, a starter, 2 alternators, 2 water pumps, abad crankcase oil leak, 2 serpentine belts, the left front window was inoperative, a new thermostat, a fuel pump, fuel injector, tie rod end, the rear strut fell apart, the steering joint became completely disengaged from the subgrame, the light switch on the steering column was inoperative.
Rear cradle mounts broke while driving approximately 10-15 mph,causing rack and pinion to separate, andresulting in loss of steering.
Recall 00 v 189 000/rear cradle bolts: vehicle lost steering while traveling, problem was loss of front engine cradle bolts.dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered underrecall due to vin.feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer stated when the vehicle drove over a speed bump, the entire subframe fell apart, there was a recall regarding this issue, however vehicle was not included due to the vin. Ts
Rear cradle mounts broke while driving approximately 10-15 mph,causing rack and pinion to separate, andresulting in loss of steering.
Same problem as in recall 00v189000/cradle bolts. While driving 25-30 mph vehicle hit a bump inroad, there was a scraping sound, consumer turnedwheel with no response.
While mechanic was driving about 15 mphbolts in the retainer for front frame cradle fell out, resulting inloss of power steering. Dealer contacted.
While at a stop sign triedto turn rightand cradle bolts broke and bustedsteering.consumer could not controlvehicle. Contacted dealer, anddealer wasnot willing to do anything.
The contact owns a 1991 chevrolet lumina.during an inspection, it was discovered that the subframe bushing was missing from the vehicle.the mechanic referenced recall # 00v189000 (structure) and stated that the vehicle needs to be serviced.the mechanic advised the contact not to drive at highway speeds.the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in the recall.the current and failure mileages were 168,000.
The contact owns a 1991 chevrolet lumina. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the rear cradle retainer pulled through and the steering disconnected. As a result, the engine sub frame dropped. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to the contact's residence, where it was inspected and repaired by the contact. He was able to locate a recall for the failure (nhtsa campaign id number: 00v189000- structure) but was advised by the manufacturer that his vin was not included. The current and failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
Consume r was traveling about 45mph and engine cradle bolts were rusted and frame fell apart.he had no steering on the vehicle.dealership was aware, and tmechanic fixed the problem.rear right steering collumn was inoperative because the cradle washers were rusted and the cradle broke asthe result of rusting.
The rear passenger side cradle bolt was loose.
Vehicle experienced the same defect with its cradle bolts as stated in recall 00 v 189 000, but this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin.
The vehicle's rear cradle bolt rusted out. The rusting caused the cradle mount to fall inside the engineand pulled out the steering shaft, which almost resulted in an accident. The consumer stated the vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall # 97 v 058 000 on cradle bolts.please describe further.
Cradle bolts on vehicle are not working properly, bolts can break off while consumer is drivingvehicle. Contacted dealer.
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street.. Consumer discovered that there was a recall for the exact same model of vehicle for the same problem, but his vehicle was not included, also the rear brakes were inoperative, a starter, 2 alternators, 2 water pumps, abad crankcase oil leak, 2 serpentine belts, the left front window was inoperative, a new thermostat, a fuel pump, fuel injector, tie rod end, the rear strut fell apart, the steering joint became completely disengaged from the subgrame, the light switch on the steering column was inoperative.
Vehicle description:passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of, illinois,and the district of columbia, where road salt use is heavy.a condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers.
Cradle bolts are defective.contacted dealer, anddealer stated that this vehicle was not part of recalls 00v189000 and 97v058000.
While driving, front subframe failed due to corrosion, causing consumer to lose control and vehicle went into a ditch, consumer states there is a recall, 00v189, regarding this, however vin is not included, consumer has the defective parts.
Engine cradle bolts in the front had rusted/corroded out,causingdriver to lose control. Vehicle towed to mechanic & the indication was the rubber bushings came through the frame & the engine dropped.
Vehicle experienced the same defect with its rear cradle bolts as stated in recall 00 v 189 000.but, this vehicle wasnot included due to vin. Consumer stated this was an obvious oversight since his vehicle experienced the same defect. *ph *nlm
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 5 mph, the steering intermediate shaft separated from the steering gear.there was a nhtsa recall, #00v189000, regarding the structure.the dealer was contacted, and determined that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.the vehicle remained inoperable.
While making a left turn engine fell out of its cradle due to faulty bolts.this caused consumer to lose steering. Pleaseprovide any further information.
The rear cradle bolts pulled through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. .
While traveling 65mph onhighwaybolts pulled out offront cradle.vehicle drifted toright, and than left across 3 lanes of traffic and drifted to a stop.same as recall 00v189000.
Consumer received recall oov18900o/manufacturer's recall c00061-f concerning engine craddle bolts, however no parts were available, northway gm auto mall sales manager was paul mkenzie 715 365 8117. . consumer was not informed that the vehicle should not be driven and while driving, the cradle bolts failed, the frame pulled away from the body which in turn caused a loss of steering, the vehicle went across the center line and veered to the left, then left the road, the vehicle was towed to the dealer, there were 2 injuries.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph on normal road conditions, there was a loss of steering control.there were no warning lights illuminated prior to the incident.the vehicle was taken to the dealership, who determined the steering intermediate shaft separated from the steering gear.there was a nhtsa recall # 00v189000 indicating the vehicles who operated in salt belt states were affected due to corrosion.however, the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin, even though the vehicle operated in michigan.the manufacturer was also contacted, who confirmed the vehicle was not included in the recall.the vehicle remained inoperable.
Recall 00v189000 concerning engine cradle bolts failure. Dealernever had parts available.
Front cradle bolts failed prior to recall notice 00v-189 causing consumer to loose control of the vehicle, upon inspection the consumer saw the frame on the ground with part of the engine resting on it, consumer request reimbursement.
- the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet lumina.the contact lost power steering while at a stop sign.the vehicle was towed.there were no warning indicators.the mechanic diagnosed the failure as having occurred due to a missing cradle bolt.the failure mileage was 127,000.the contact stated that recall 097v05800 & recall 00v189000 were issued for the same problem.however, when she called the manufacturer they advised her that her vehicle was not apart of the recall.
Passenger's door difficult to open.
Rattling noise every time i park or sit. Sounds near the motor.carburator is clogged. Left passanger door does not open. Hesitation of motor while acceleration, brakes and rotors are bad on the back left and right tires.
Front outside door handle broke twice.*skd
Front seat belts do not retract, remain extended, hang loose when occupied.occupants not properly restrained.also, door handles do not open doors from outside, repaired twice, problem still exists.
Left fornt exterior handle broke.tt
Door handle failed to open door when pulled.
Driver's and passenger's door hinges are coroded andfalling apart which may cause injuries.please provide further information.
Hood release handle broke off when trying to open the hood.
Hood latch cable box being located on floor next to driver's seat.
Vehiclewas mirroring problemsstated in recall 00v18900. Dealership informed her that vehicle was not included inrecall.consumer driving at approximately 25 mph lost control,and heard a loud metal scaping sound. Front subframe fell off vehicle, damagingsteering box/ tie rods, andmotor mounts, etc.please provide any additional information/attachments, and please fill in vin for the vehicle.
While driving, vehicle died, consumer raised hood and found that the entire frame was corroded causing the bolts to collapse and the motor to fall through the frame.
There is a recall for 1991 luminas for this exact incident but they claim my mother's car does not qualify because of her vin number thus suggesting that the recall should have been much broader in scope since they obviously did not include all of the cars with this problem.
While driving 25 mph, the engine cradle detached from the vehicle and snapped the steering.
Dt: the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet lumina. He states that there wasrecall 00v189000concerning engine cradle bolts. The same problem contact encountered. The recall stated, that one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers. The problem the contact had was that his retainers actually fell out of the bottom of the vehicle. This almost caused a head on collision because his wife lost control of steering. The contact called chevrolet, but was informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
I was driving at a rate of speed of 35 mph when i heard something break under the car and at that point i lost all steering an was traveling towards oncoming traffic. I was able to stopbut still in heavy traffic, when i had the car towed...we found out that the rear sub-frame mounts had broken and snapped the steering. This was a 1991 chevy 2 door lumina and when i looked it up... There was a recall for this issue. Somehow the nhtsa and general motors missed my vin number in the recall.had i been traveling at a high rate of speed and with my children in the car..we would have been killed!i would like to know why only some vehicles were identified in this safety recall when so many more are effected?
Recall 00v18 000 concerning cradle bolts.while driving consumer heard a loud noise, and then the vehicle jerked to the right while driving 60-70 mph. Vehicle was inspected by the consumer's son, whonoticed that the front cradle bolt broke. The locale dealer and the manufacturer wereboth contacted, and both confirmed that this vehicle was not covered under that recall.
While driving between 25 - 30 mph entire frame and the motor collapsed onto the road. This occurred because the frame bushing rusted.dealership indicated that this was a common problem with these model vehicles.
Cradle which hold the cradle.loose retainers and bolts around the engine cradle.rear cradle bolts/washers/bushings worn and needed to be replaced.dealer cautioned customer not to drive the car.
While driving the cradle bolt disengaged,causingthe engine to com drop out. Recall number 97v058000/cradle was issued.
Owner states while driving vehicle the subframe bolts broke in the rear,causing vehicle to crash. Owner also notes that she had them replaced and problem reoccurred.
Motor and the frame separated fromvehicle.manufacturer will be notified.
Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign97v058000 concerning the rear cradle bolts pulling through the retainer due to corrosion of the retainer.this vehiclehad the same problemsas indicated in the recall, but was not included in the recall due tovin.
Dt: consumer has a printout of the nhtsa recall sheet and was not notified of a recall. The back engine cradle retainers came off the bolts. Consumer was driving when this happened and almost had a head on collision as a result of this failure. Have been in contact with gm and they told consumer that they were not aware of a recall. Consumer was told after providing the vin, that there were no recall that came up on there screen. Took car to the dealer, and they told the consumer that they would not cover it. No indication of a problem. The car is sitting at a gm/cheverolet dealer right now. They told consumer that they would not honor the recall, but turned and offered a $1,000.00 cash or towards another vehicle. Yesterday, one of the sales people from the dealership called and offered to sale consumer another vehicle. The dealer told the consumer that they would not cover the repairs on the vehicle because it was not the bolts in the rear engine cradle, it is the retainers that caused the problem.
Both rear cradle bolts pulled through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. *mr due to corrosionof the retainer.this caused the intermediate steering shaft to separate from the steering gear. *sc
Consumer noticed corrosion and rust on the fuel line/brake line, and suspension components, in bothfront and rear.if parts rust all the way through, it could eventually lead toloss of control. Also, both rear caliper slide pins seized, causing premature brake pad wear.both rear calipers and all brake pads had to be replaced.
Lateral link in the rear suspension experienced complete failure whilevehicle was in operation, traveling at approximately 5 to 10 mph, just after crossing a set of railroad tracks.vehicle's 'lateral link' failed onleftside, and pulledvehicle in that direction.recall 97v058000 repairs had beendone on this vehicle previously. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
My driver's side seat belt has been broken for a while now because i cannot fix it. I have to tie the seat belt into a not to hold the extra part of the belt in place for it to be safe to wear. It has given me problems since i bought it in aug 2000 along with the calpers which i replaced. The whole car has given me problems: the heating system, the jumpiness from the belts on the motor, rear suspension. Over $1000.00 has been put in it for the past 1.5 yrs i have had it.
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Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street.. Consumer discovered that there was a recall for the exact same model of vehicle for the same problem, but his vehicle was not included, also the rear brakes were inoperative, a starter, 2 alternators, 2 water pumps, abad crankcase oil leak, 2 serpentine belts, the left front window was inoperative, a new thermostat, a fuel pump, fuel injector, tie rod end, the rear strut fell apart, the steering joint became completely disengaged from the subgrame, the light switch on the steering column was inoperative.
Rear spring bracket broke twice in the same spot.
Right rear auxiliary spring bracket broke twice.
Purchased michelin tires new,was driving on the highway and the front driver's side tire exploded . Please describe .
There was still alot of tread on the tire and it started to bulge out. (tiresize: p2057015)( dot number: tire size: p2057015 )
The right front tire was repaired and the rim was sealed.
Consumer stated while driving, tire experienced a tire blowout. ( no other tire info given)
Cooper tire blew out. *dh
General tires size 205/70r-15 separated 6 times.
Spare tire exploded while in storage area (ohio traffic crash report) mjs.
Consumer has a 1991, chevrolet lumina van with 24,000 miles onfront tire & 45,000 onrear, tires were replaced due to tread separation, firestone dealer prorated them at $99.00 tire size p205/70r14 & the model tires fr360.
While driving normal speed, vehicle hydroplaned across street; went into a spin; hit by oncoming vehicle while spinning; caused fatality.tt
My car keeps stalling or dying everytime i take off or apply the brakes it's almost as if it's not going into gear. It will die on me going down the interstate if i hit my brakes.*ln
Engine checklight comes on & off.whentakingfoot off the gas pedal when coasting or making a turn,car shuts off.
Engine oil gauge inoperative.
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I would like to know if the mfgr. Will cover repainting ..because there was no primer used on these vehicles
Trunk release button released by child, allowing child to climb into trunk/also no release mechanism inside trunk leaving child trapped for 1 hour. *sd
Dash board pops up.
Cruise control failed.yh
The vehicle speeds ahead without driver accelerating and stalls out when vehicle is stopped at a light.vehicle also has a spell of fuel
While driving at 35 to 45 mph vehicle will shut down, causing a loss of power without warning. Sometimes it will start right back up, and sometimes it takes 15 to 20 minutes.dealer has been contacted, and replaced ttc solenoid once, but that did not solve the problem. Dealer said that owner will have to wait until vehicle breaks down completely to find the problem.*ml
The throttle sticking is very hazardous and unsafe. Also the continuing of overheating due to a manufactured item is of great concern to me. I have 2 small children and do not want to be left by roadside somewhere at night due to this malfunction.
My driver's side seat belt has been broken for a while now because i cannot fix it. I have to tie the seat belt into a not to hold the extra part of the belt in place for it to be safe to wear. It has given me problems since i bought it in aug 2000 along with the calpers which i replaced. The whole car has given me problems: the heating system, the jumpiness from the belts on the motor, rear suspension. Over $1000.00 has been put in it for the past 1.5 yrs i have had it.
Four heater core failures in less than a year, each incident involved interstate driving over 60mph with anti-freeze discharging from defrost vents covering inside of windshield, resulting in loss of vision and inhaling chemicals almost causing four major accidents.
Consumer states while traveling opene drear window and without any indication window latch broke,causing window to flip out.
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street.. Consumer discovered that there was a recall for the exact same model of vehicle for the same problem, but his vehicle was not included, also the rear brakes were inoperative, a starter, 2 alternators, 2 water pumps, abad crankcase oil leak, 2 serpentine belts, the left front window was inoperative, a new thermostat, a fuel pump, fuel injector, tie rod end, the rear strut fell apart, the steering joint became completely disengaged from the subgrame, the light switch on the steering column was inoperative.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructingdriver's view while . Dealership has been notified.
Aluminum alloy wheels suffer from clear-coat failure and lose luster and large white spots appear on them.
Pe94-063# while driving the car was making loud noise consumer took to dealer he feels that the dealer took him.ttafter inspecting vehicle, dealer found left front rotor was damaged due to rear wheel calipers not closing, consumer was charged and now consumer states there is a recall regarding caliper problems.
Poor design of wheel covers has caused them to come off on 4 different occasions.
Wheel separated from vehicle at highway speeds, resulting in a collision.vehicle was totalled. Please provide additional information.
Consumer states that while at a stop light, consumer suddenly loss all steering ability.steering wheel turned completely around with out stopping.no warning.please provide any further information.ts
Front left wheel fell off due to lug nuts being sheared off. (ohio state police report) *dh
Rim cracked, causing vehicle to vibrate.
The right front tire was repaired and the rim was sealed.
Traveling down the interstate rim of tire cracked and broke three fourths of the way loose.tt
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