We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET LUMINA (1992)
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While driving and applying the brakes consumerwas hit head-on by another vehicle, the air bagsdid'nt deploy. Contacted dealer, and was told that the air bagswere about to deploy.
Consumer states he was in an accident, another vehicle lost control and hit him head on, a child was restrained in the car seat which broke in the accident, the child seat was retained by an investigator for further observation.*jg
Consumer states he was in an accident, another vehicle lost control and hit him head on, a child was restrained in the car seat which broke in the accident, the child seat was retained by an investigator for further observation.*jg
Vehicle would not start after parked less then 2 hours. The spark plugs worked fine, with sufficient spark. The compression was at a normal level of function. The problem was found to be the fuel injectors to be stuck in the wide open (full throttle) position. Which was causing the vehicle to be flooded, preventing ignition. After a long day of trying to find a reason, the cause was found. The problem was a metal retaining bracket for the wiring system that had worn through the coating of the wire controlling the injector position/function. This caused it to ground itself through the metal bracket, which is why it stuck in the open position. The bracket that caused the problem is mounted on the engine on the serpentine belt side, behind the belt. Between ac compressor and alternator. Solved problem with electrical tape on the damaged wires and bracket.
Electrical short. (2nd vehicle on 514868)
Electrical: driving vehicle and noticed smoking and burning coming from the steering column. Has not taken in for repair because someone had the same problem and was told it was coming from the turn signal .
Battery shorted out. Nlm
Electrical system failure, battery is being replaced on a regular basis.tt
Battery failed.
Alternator failed.
The starter and alternator failed.nlm
Consumer states that she has replaced the alternator (4) times since she purchased the vehicle.the first (6) months and every year after that.
Alternator had to be replaced seven times since oct of 1994. Vehicle was inspected by dealer shop on two occasions, and nothing could be found. Please!could nhtsa help in this matter or give additional information.
Alternator burned destroying the battery.
Starter(2) and alternator(2) failed. Nlm
Alternator failure.
Starter failed.
The alternator has been replaced (3) times since may of 96;in june & october of 96/in may of 97,battery and alternator were replaced. The dealership could not find any problems with vehicle. The alternator was burned all (3) times.
Alternator replaced.
Only have documentation on 3 alternators, there is also a problem in the electrical system that causes the door locks to lock and unlock on their own without notice.
Alternator failed twice.
During vehicle operation.the vehicle stalls periodically,usually when the vehicle slows down to make a turn.
Vehicle stalls out at any speed, replaced ignition module circuit, to no avail.tt
Intermittently vehicle stalls out either when applying brakes or accelerating. Dealer has replacedspark plug wires, andproblem still exists.
The vehicle stalls while driving and takes several tries before it will start up again. Please describe.
Intermittently vehicle stalls out either when applying brakes or accelerating. Dealer has replacedspark plug wires, andproblem still exists.
Replaced call 6 spark plugs.
Replaced ecm/prom.
Smoke comes from steering column while driving, stops after turning off ignition.
Vehicle was parked in driveway, suddenly the vehicle was engulfed in flames, fire dept. Arrived to put out flames.
Iginiton lock is hard to start due to grease that thickens when the weather is cold.
Electrical, ignition switch: while turning key to start car large puff of smoke comes out through the column of the steering wheel. This happens intermittently. Vehicle is in for repair, but dealer does not knowcause of the problem.
Electrical system failure, starters have failed three times.tt
The starter needs to be replaced every 15 months and this causes stalling of the vehicle.please describe.tt
Inserted key to start vehicle; did not turn over; waited & then tried again; vehicle turned over. An intermittent problem. Took to dealer & informed gm had problems w/starter & how to fix it. Mechanic said it's an electrical problem since it drains the battery.
Starter failed.
Starter failed.
Wiring in the steering column failed, causing smoke.
While driving smoke came from the steering column, cause unknown.please give any further details.
There was smoke coming fromsteering column while driving whenever consumer turned wheel either direction.not taken to dealer.
Short in wiring harness, causing inside lights to fail.
Vehicle was parked inside of the parking lot.driver got into the car and putkey insideignition switchand the started vehicle.however, vehicle started smoking underneath the dashboard.sparks of flames came out and igniteda fire.fire department was notified.
Had just washed & dried vehicle & turned vehicle on. A rack gear broke off when starting vehicle. It remained on & then started to burn. Flames & smoke filled vehicle. Was coming fromdashboard area. Owner put flames out withfire extinguisher.vehicle was totaled.
Wiring harness for the right front wheel rubs against the brake line, causing the abs warning light to come on and the brakes to let go. *dh
When turn signal is activated it overheats and smoke starts coming from the steering column. Dealer has been contacted.
Car parked; went to start truck; noticed tail lights on; went back to truck; noticed smoke & flames from driveway area; called fire & police depts. Fire dept put flames out; fire dept report said flames in dashboard area.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While driving interior of vehicle started to smell, driver noticed smoke coming from vents and around steering column; subsequently, flames came fromarea of gas pedal, entire vehicle became engulfed with flames, no warning, totaled. Speed 45mph.
The harness running above the brake pedal and sterring column inside the vehicle began melted while driving on the highway.i removed all fuses as soon as possible to investigate problem.the harness above the steering mechanism inside the vehicle, driver's side, is melted.
Experienced electrical short and smoking from steering column.
Steering column fire. *sd
Smoke came from under the dash, and then caught fire.tt
Electrical fire,short in the fuse box panel for the fuel pump, vehicle was parked causing a electical fire under the hood compartment fire.
Subframe washers rust and fail which caused in this case the steering rack to disconnect .i have been auto tech for 25 years and have seen many makes have very concerning safety problems .the nhtsa has failed in my eyes . The state i live in uses salt so the problems show up faster here in rust and cold related problems . My personal vehicle has 4 items that i truly believe should be recalled but are not . 1 of them makes my driver airbag inop. Thanks for your time and any help i can be please contact.
Called gm 8/6/01, rear spindle arms bad, consumer was told vehicle is too old, they rust out, front end suspension is also doing the same,consumer got the same story. Vehicle stalls, loss of control and door handles break off.
Rattling noise from engine area due to failed water pump.
Water pump replaced.
Water pump failed.nlm
Right radiator fan replaced.
Replaced cooling fan motor.
Loose vacuum hoses.
Radiator hoses soft, deteriorated with age.
Loose clamp on radiator.
Engine failure at 59k miles, the rods, cylinders failed.tt
Consumer was traveling 25mph on a residental street and motor fell toground.there was a loss of steering,vehicle jumpedcurb andlanded someones lawn. Then,stopped just before hittinghouse.service garage found metal washer deteriorated due to road salt, and cause the motor mounts to weaken.
The vehicle cut off unexpectedly.the intake manifold was defective.*sc
The timing belt broken for the second time it leak a lot of oil .tt
While driving vehicle stalled without warning.the mechanic diagnosed the stalling problem as a tcc cylnoid, that needed to be replaced.
Intake manifold gasket failed, causing oil leak.
Rear cylinder head cracked. *sd
After purchasing gas and driving about 25 miles down the road, noticed a funny smell coming into the car.car would not go, but 45 mph. Gas would flood the engine. Tookto dealer ,and they said seals corroded because of the chemicals in the gas.
Replacxed crankshaft sensor.
Engine head is cracked.
The timing belt failed.nlm
Anti-lock warning light stays on. Right rear brake hanging up and getting hot. Intake oil gaskets on engine leak.
Engine runs rough, hesitates.
Engine head was found to be cracked after a long-term overheating problem. Head replace.
While driving vehicledies.restarted vehicle,but itlost control.
Engine stalls while driving.
Apparently the aluminum engine blocks warp and crack, causing the engine to freeze up.i owned the car 2 weeks when this happened. Put in $3000. Chevy has known this since it was installed. I know people at the doraville plant.
While driving at highway speeds vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash.unable to restartvehicle. It usually takes about 15 minutes beforevehicle is able to run again. Please provide further information.
The car revs high (3000rpm) on cold starts and will not idle down until engine is warm, chevrolet has been notified and refuses to take any responsibility for the car.nlm
When driver attempted to start vehicle, flames came out from under hood.
Abs brakes grind upon braking. Also oil leakand foul odor of gasoline when starting vehicle.
Serpentine belt cracked. *dsh
Vehicle experiences excessive fuel pressure build-up causing the muffler to explode on two occasions.
Vehicle experiences excessive fuel pressure build-up causing the muffler to explode on two occasions.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Vehicle experiences excessive fuel pressure build-up causing the muffler to explode on two occasions.
Execessive fuel was being dispenced down the plenum filling the catalytic converter with gasoline. When converter reached operating temp. Of approx. 1800 degrees the fuel in the converter was ignited causing damage to the vehicle.
Oil vapors from the intake manifold and the heat from the egr pipe softened the hose, which caused it to fail under panick braking.qcaw
Intake manifold gasket failed.
Air conditioner only blows cold air, and it only comes out of the top dash vents and the floor no matter what setting it is on.it never blows out of the front vents like it is suppose to.
Smoke emitting from the steering column while driving vehicle, caused by short circuit on the turn signal switch.tt
When driving all of a sudden there was smoke and sparks coming from the steering area.also there were odors.
Turn signal switch replaced.*skd
Turn signal switch inoperative.*sd
Faulty turn signal switch caused odor at first and smoke later.yh
Driver used right turn signal switch, smoke rising from steering collumn and smelled burnt plastic.yh
Abs brakes grind upon braking. Also oil leakand foul odor of gasoline when starting vehicle.
The contact owns 1992 chevrolet lumina. After adding fuel into the vehicle, the gage indicator displayed that the fuel tank was empty. The dealer diagnosed the failure; however, within three days another vehicle crashed into rear of the contact's vehicle and destroyed it. The insurance company stated that the prior failure was not diagnosed by a dealer. There were no known injuries or police reports filed. Report number 71723371589 was filed with the manufacturer. The vin was unknown. The current and the failure mileages were 100,000.
Replaced intake gasket.
Oil vapors from the intake manifold and the heat from the egr pipe softened the hose, which caused it to fail under panick braking.qcaw
Intake manifold failed.nlm
Car stalled then quit running.replaced fuel pump, filter, screen, and module.car still not running.
Fuel pump failed.
Replaced elctric fuel pump.
Fuel injector o-rings failed.
The defective fuel injection system malfunctioned,causing the vehicle to stall and almost caused an accident.in reference to tsb 67-63-03, june 1996, and no recall even if its a safety-relateddefect.
All six fuel injectors failed.nlm
Replaced fuel injectors.
Fuel guage misadjusted.
Gas tank leaks.
Fuel tank has cracked aroundseams causing fuel leakage. A recall has been issued onvehicle'smake and model. However, this vehicle is not included in recall due to vin.
Brake line design flaw causing chaffing and damage to brake line resulting in brake failure, the location of line rubs against components during normal driving.
Vehicle would not start after parked less then 2 hours. The spark plugs worked fine, with sufficient spark. The compression was at a normal level of function. The problem was found to be the fuel injectors to be stuck in the wide open (full throttle) position. Which was causing the vehicle to be flooded, preventing ignition. After a long day of trying to find a reason, the cause was found. The problem was a metal retaining bracket for the wiring system that had worn through the coating of the wire controlling the injector position/function. This caused it to ground itself through the metal bracket, which is why it stuck in the open position. The bracket that caused the problem is mounted on the engine on the serpentine belt side, behind the belt. Between ac compressor and alternator. Solved problem with electrical tape on the damaged wires and bracket.
Front passenger and driver door would unlock from the inside, to open doors had to continue pull on hand and use key lock.
The exterior door latches on the driver's side door will not open. However, when entering inside of the vehicle latches on the interior will open intermittently.
Plastic component of hood latch release cable broke during cold weather.unable to check/fill coolant, wiper fluid etc. ~$250 to repair.
Tailgate won't lock due to failed actuator assembly in lock.
Called gm 8/6/01, rear spindle arms bad, consumer was told vehicle is too old, they rust out, front end suspension is also doing the same,consumer got the same story. Vehicle stalls, loss of control and door handles break off.
The emergency brake pedal was severely rusted.
Emergency parking brakes failed. *sd
Vehicles abs braking failed while driving going down hill with no pedal pressure.and emergency would not work.tt
Subframe washers rust and fail which caused in this case the steering rack to disconnect .i have been auto tech for 25 years and have seen many makes have very concerning safety problems .the nhtsa has failed in my eyes . The state i live in uses salt so the problems show up faster here in rust and cold related problems . My personal vehicle has 4 items that i truly believe should be recalled but are not . 1 of them makes my driver airbag inop. Thanks for your time and any help i can be please contact.
Front driver's/ passenger's seatbelts are cracking at connection on door or upper guide loop.transmission slippage while in motion poor performance, seat belts ride high on adults as well as children around the neck area, non-adjustable in front seat area.nlm
No summary listed for above vehicle.
When vehicle is stopping or at a complete stop it will go into neutral gear which results in vehiclebeing immobile.
The vehicle will not go into reverse.a recall has been issued on the vehicle make/model. However this vehicle was not included due to vin. The vehicle has been repaired by a private mechanic.manufacturer has been notified.
There was a recall on transmission, yet consumer was never notified. Transmission had to be replaced.
Automatic transmission malfunctioned.when coming out of a stop vehicle hesisated and needed to idle before driving. Also, had problem with the brake calipers, which have been replaced 3 times.please provide further information and vin#.
Transmission lock clutch sticks when transmission is hot.*aw
Dt:the consumer foundrecall 91v214000, after the problem occurred with his vehicle.the reverse worked on the vehicle when it was purchased, but is no longer working.the problem started in 1993.the vehicle has been to the dealership and they stated that it was the same problem as stated in the recall, but they couldn't fix it.the manufacturer date was two months before the recall started.the transmission works in all the other gears except reverse.
Euro sport model w/auto transmission when accelerating system doesn't respond for several seconds until rpm comes down then engage abruptly.tt
Purchase car used the transmission needs to be replaced automatic.tt
Nar 05/21/2003*mr transmission stalled on 1992 chevrolet lumina.
While traveling 60-65 mph, the automatic transmission failed with vehicle not responding to accelerator being pushed. Vehicle became powerless for a couple of minutes than regained some speed, enough to get off the road. Please describe details.
Torque convertor clutch solenoid locks up when you stop.
Driver's side seat track is inoperative, along with torque convetrter has been worked on for several months before work was completed properly.
Transaxle leaking.nlm
While driving heard a boom,turned right and the steering wheel went completely around and around in a circle.driver got the vehicle to go straight and parked the car. When she got driving axle was on the ground in front between the two tires.vehicle is at s&s transmission being inspected. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Bearing assembly failed.
Shiftplate failed.
The drive gear intermittently failed to engage.
Transaxle shaft seal leaking.
Transmission failed.nlm
Vehicle slips out of drive into neutral at random.tt
Transmission 5th gear inoperative. *sd
Manual transmission shifter cables failed 3 times in 25 months and less than 22,000 miles.in all cases, repairs were done at gm dealer using gm parts.
Should belt retractor mechanism weak.
Front driver's/ passenger's seatbelts are cracking at connection on door or upper guide loop.transmission slippage while in motion poor performance, seat belts ride high on adults as well as children around the neck area, non-adjustable in front seat area.nlm
Front seat belts will not retract.
Automatic passenger side shoulder belt will not retract,loose shoulder belt, causing a loss of protection.
Front seat belts are attached to the door itself & not to the frame. When door is opened belt would open with it & not restrain driver/passenger. It's on a plastic piece that is attached or stuck to the corner of the window.seat belts are manual & not automatic.have taken vehicle to dealer & was informed it was designed that way & refuse to correct it.
Seat belt retractor mechanisms failed due to spring sticking
R+r seat belt failed prior to recall notice.nlm
Consumer is having problems with front driver's and passenger's seat belts. Driver's side buckle will not come out of housing. Passenger's side does not retract. Dealers said it was not a safety issue. Please provide additional information.
The driver's seat belt released from it's buckle while driving.leaving the driver unrestrained.
The seat belt in the middle rear is not usable. The buckle has become stuck and will not unfasten. The dealer is not aware of problem.
When driver releases the seat belt it will not retract back in the door frame. The seatbelt is very loose and hangs out of the door because the belt will not retract back.
Passenger's side seat belt failed to retract. Dealer notified and replaced belt system at the cost to consumer; consumer believed this should not be charged to consumerdue to manufacturer's defect. Can you help in this matter.
Seat belt retractor does retract and the belt is fully extended.
Driver's seatbelt will no longer retract.
Front driver and passenger lap/shoulder belt retractors are broken.tt
Consumer states that the shoulder belts have lost tension causing the belt to limp, giving no restraint support.also the belt will not retract.the dealer was contacted.*scc
Front driver and passenger lap/shoulder belt retractors are broken.tt
The front passenger side seatbelt will not retract. Please describe.tt
Seatbelt on drivers side retractor broke. Please describe further.tt
Shoulder belt retractor fails to retract belt back to original position on the driver's side. Lap belt works fine.
Seat belt would not retract.
Driver's side seat belt doesn't retract.
Lap belt came off restraint strap, and passenger's shoulder belt would not retract.dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumerthat part was not covered undermanufacturer's recall,and repairs would done be at consumer's cost.
Driver's side shoulder belt won't retract and isn't working.
Failure of the passenger's side seat belt retractor, the seat belt will not retract.consumer has yet to contact a dealer.
The front passenger seatbelt recoil spring broke and the shoulder harness does not retract. Ttreplacement harness retractor has been order throuh local dealership.
Right seat belt retractor failed.
The driver's side retractor mechanism failed, and the seatbelt was not operating properly.the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired.
Seat belts do not retract on driver's side.
Consumer is having problems with front driver's and passenger's seat belts. Driver's side buckle will not come out of housing. Passenger's side does not retract. Dealers said it was not a safety issue. Please provide additional information.
Safety belt automatic retractor froze in the put on position.tt
Vehicle was involvedin a frontal collision, impact 11:00 speed 30 mph, driver's side lap/shoulder belt failed, resulting in an injury.
The driver's side shoulder belt stopped working .
Owner states that shoulder belt did not hold in place when he was involved in an accident. While driving at 40 mph, trying to avoid a curb owner hit a tree. Owner also questions the brakes on this vehicle ,they are none abs brakes
Consumer states that the shoulder belts have lost tension causing the belt to limp, giving no restraint support.also the belt will not retract.the dealer was contacted.*scc
Owner states that vehicle was in an accident traveling at 40 mph and driver's side shoulder belt did not hold.also brakes did not stop vehicle.
Lap belt came off restraint strap, and passenger's shoulder belt would not retract.dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumerthat part was not covered undermanufacturer's recall,and repairs would done be at consumer's cost.
The defective middle rear lap seatbelt is stuck into the buckle,causing the rear lap seat belt inoperative.
Seat track and anchor is inoperative, along with torque conveter being worked on for several months before being completed properly.
Front driver's seat broke.
Driver side seat track broke in half while driving the vehicle. Yh
Consumer has been experiencing problems with driver's seat.driver's seat brokeaway from the tracks.the manufacturer has been contacted.
Consumer was traveling about 25mph on a residential road and bracket of seat broke, andseat shifted backwards. Consumer tookvehicle to the dealership, and mechanic told her that the bracket andseat track need replacement.
Consumer have been experiencing collapsing seat forat lease three years, she reported it to the chevrolet dealer in her town 1-3-94. She was told (unable to duplicate, seat held fine). When occupying seat the back begans to move slowly. You would have to reajust seat each time you move from it by using the manual adjuster.
Drivers side seat track and anchors failed, causing movement in the seat while driving.
Drivers side seat track and anchors failed, causing movement in the seat while driving.
Driver's side seat track is inoperative, along with torque convetrter has been worked on for several months before work was completed properly.
While getting into the vehicle and trying to sit in the driver side seat the consumer can't sit becauseseatbroke away from the attachment, and the mounting hardwarebroke where the frame is.
Front seat backs broke in rear end collision, causing accident due to loss of control of vehicle/injuries.
Consumer staed that when applying the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Ts
Brake pads must be changed approximately every 10,000 miles and the abs was repaired at 64,000 miles.
1992 lumina sedan brake speed bleeders were changed 3 times.the consumer ordered brake bleeders from a different company than where he ordered them before, but when he received them, he noticed they didn't have any sealer or thread locker on them to help prevent air and/or brake fluid from leaking.
Brakes failing. The vehicle does not stop correctly.
1992 chevrolet lumina brakes failed and the vehicle hit a parked vehicle and the median barrier.(ohio traffic crash report)
Consumer experiencing problem with rear brakes wearing excessively. Brake pads and drums needreplacementbetween 20,000-25,000 miles of wear. Consumer reported 5 sets of pads/ drums have been replaced up to this time. Dealer/manufacturer notnotified.
Abs brakes have been replaced twice in the past two years. When applied they vibrate and make a grinding noise.
Antilock brakes locked up, causing accident.
While driving at 40 mph,went to apply the brakes and the brakes went straight to the floorboard, and the rear brakes went out. Dealer is aware of the problem, but they could not find the cause.rear rotors were found to be covered with rust.*ml
When traveling at 55 mph and upon depressing the brake pedal, pedal traveled to the floorboard, consumer therefore pumped the brake pedalin which the vehicle slowed down. Consumer has contacted the dealer, andfront brakes have been replaced. Pleae provide any further details.
Abs, brake failure, impact 12:00 position speed 25 mph, loss of brake effectiveness, ea94-041 active.tt
Ongoing problem with delayedstopping distance wheneverbrakes ar eapplied during sudden stop or emergency stop situation. Can nhtsa help in this matter.
Engine idled very high, causing vehicle to suddenly accelerate. Also, braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, and the abs braking light came on.please provide further information.
Abs brakes failed, pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resultin gin a minor crash.
While driving, during panic stop wheels continued to roll forward, on abs equipped vehicle, dealer can't correct.tt
When applying the abs brakes, after starting the vehicle in the morning, the brakes are failing to stop the vehicle.please describe.
There was a recall letter on the brakes i had received early in the year but i had miss placed it and i believe it was the problem that the letter was addressing.
Abs, brakes replacement of disc pads and rotors, 4 times, complete replacement of brake system, ea94-041 active.tt
Vehicle abs braking system has complete failure with soft pedal.has occured 4 times.(pe94-063).tt
Intermittently vehicle stalls out either when applying brakes or accelerating. Dealer has replacedspark plug wires, andproblem still exists.
Upon applying force to the brake pedal the vehicle will continue to move forward, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in two accidents. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
When applying the abs brakes in normal conditions, thebrakes make clicking sound.cause unknown.
The right front abs brakes do not operate correctly by not stopping the car, also rear brake calipers stuck and premature wear of brake pads.
While driving could step on the brakes and caliper will stick,making noise like grinding metal to metal.
Consumer was driving the vehicle approximately. 30-35 mph, appraching control intersection by traffic light, consumer applied brake pedal , pedal went down to floor and vehicle kept going. Dealer notified and informed consumer that nothing could not be found.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Abs brakes; excessive wear of front brake pads replaced every (13) months and 12 to 13,000 miles. Please describe details.tt
The abs activates prematurely. During normal braking the system kicks in and the vehicle does not always stop .ttconsumer states vehicle will come close to stopping, however it continues to traviel.
While coming to a stop the brakes resisted, consumer stated that aftershe pumped the abs brakes theyworked, dealer could not duplicate the problem.
Anti lock brakes failed, pedal went to the floor.
Poor abs brake performance,the pedal went to the floor and complete brake failure was experienced. The brakes were applied a 2nd time, in a pumping manner, at which time the vehicle came to a stop.
Abs brakes have been replaced twice in the past two years. When applied they vibrate and make a grinding noise.
Was traveling 40mph & went to apply brakes to stop, pedal went to the floor & vehicle failed to stop. Had stepped on brakes, hard. Took to garage & mechanic repaired the brake system, including brakes pads and shoes & rotors). Has happened numerous other times.
Consumer was driving the abs anti-lock brake fail and the light didn't come on .tt
Spent over $900 on brake repairs from 3/95 to 7/97-replacing rotors, calipers, pads, etc.currently, the rear rotors are rusted/binding and will have to be replaced.
On some occasion went to apply the brake, there was no brakes, have abs anti-lock brakes.
Vehicles abs braking failed while driving going down hill with no pedal pressure.and emergency would not work.tt
Abs: while driving 55 mph, exited ramp; stopped for stop sign with brake applied; brake pedal traveled to floor, caused extended stopping distance.
Anti lock brakes failed causing collision.
Abs brakes grind upon braking. Also oil leakand foul odor of gasoline when starting vehicle.
The back brakes are not working, causing the front brakes to wear out fast. Please describe.
Abs, pedal goes to the floor, extended stopping distance.
Extraordinarily large pressure on brake pedal needed to bring the vehicle to a stop, replaced lining with redesign lining, dealer aware of the problem.
Abs system failure, total loss of braking while driving 30-35mph.
I had problems with the brakes locking up on the car, four different times. I had to have the car hauled on a roll back. I called the dealer and was told no one else had a problem. Then it got to the point where the brakes would go completely out on the car. We took it to sutlif chevrolet they kept the car for three weeks and did not know how to fix the problem. The first week i had to pay for a rental car, then i called them and theygave me a loner. They had it for three weeks and it still was not fixed.i could not drive the car.
Left rear caliper replaced because of dragging.about 3 weeks later, right rear caliper started dragging going downinterstate, and the heat causedrubber components of the caliper to catch fire.
While driving the abs light comes on.when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor and then picks up.please describe details.
Abs:rear brakes do not adequately stop vehicle; front brakes doing all braking; have to be replaced every 5,000 or 6,000 miles.tt
#pe94-063; abs: braking system does not work, repair numerous times. Please describe details.tt
Brake pads must be changed approximately every 10,000 miles and the abs was repaired at 64,000 miles.
Anti-lock brakes failed, after waiting a few minutes, brakes returned. (qcaw)
Rear brake pads and calipers are disengaging from each other, causing vehicle to be without brakes. Dealer notified, and infomed consumer that there is no recall on this problem.
The rear abs brakes lock up on dry surface. Consumer states problem with brakes is not with the abs, it is the design of the rear calipers, calipers freeze up due to corrosion in the caliper slider sleeve bore, this causes brakes to be heated and causes them to fade, consumer was charged for an aftermarket slider kit with bronze sleeve bushings.
Rear disc brake system failed twice, needed all parts replaced at cost of $500.00 each occurrence.
Anti-lock brake sensor failed.
Abs warning light came on, front brakes were glazed, had hard high brake pedal.tt
Brakes failed, causing accident. *sd
Brakes failed.
Intermittent brake failure on several occasions.
Noisy brakes.
Hydraulic braking problems. Please describe.tt
Brakes failed, causing accident. *sd
Owner states that shoulder belt did not hold in place when he was involved in an accident. While driving at 40 mph, trying to avoid a curb owner hit a tree. Owner also questions the brakes on this vehicle ,they are none abs brakes
Brakes spongy, will not stop vehicle in emergency situations. *dsh
Front and rear brakes replaced.*skd
Brakes failed.
Brakes failed, causing accident/injury.
Experiencing extended stopping distances.please give more details.
Brakes applied and car did not respond or slow down.resulting in an rear end collision causing damage to two cars approx. $7,900.00 on june 30, 1999.second incident july 28, 1999 stopping for a red light brakes did not respond.felt like cruise control kicked in and car when fast.speed approx. 12 miles / hour.brake pedal pumped hard and continuously car slid into intersection and stopped.no damage.drove car home slowly and brakes worked normally.
Brakes will not stop vehicle quickly/extended stopping distance.
Front brakes replaced.
Owner states that vehicle was in an accident traveling at 40 mph and driver's side shoulder belt did not hold.also brakes did not stop vehicle.
Power brake isn't made of oil or heat resistant meterial and it is routed too close to the egr pipe which is extremly hot.qcaw
Brakes failed/replaced.
Corroded rear disc brakes, replaced both rear calipers and four rotors and pads.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes, excessive wear on the front brakes.
The rear disc brakes are corroded and the brakes no longer work.tt
The rear disc brakes aren't working feels like only the front brakes are working .tt
Corrosion of rear disc brake assembly. Thereby rendering it inoperative.
Abs warning light came on, front brakes were glazed, had hard high brake pedal.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes, loss of braking in the rear brakes.tt
Ea94-041 active, corrosionof rear disc brake, front brake disc rotors and pads, due to faulty rear brakes.tt
Fron brakes replaced.
The rear disc brakes are corroded and the front brakes are wearing out fast. Tt consumer states have replaced the front brakes twice.
Corroded rear disc brakes which caused reduction in brake effectiveness pe94-063.tt
Was traveling 40mph & went to apply brakes to stop, pedal went to the floor & vehicle failed to stop. Had stepped on brakes, hard. Took to garage & mechanic repaired the brake system, including brakes pads and shoes & rotors). Has happened numerous other times.
From 1995 to 2001 have had to replace rear brakes and calipers 10times.
Corroded rear disc brakes, excessive wear on the front brakes.
Corroded front and rear disc brakes, brakes need repairs every 10k miles.tt
Have experienced total brake loss and the front brakes have been replaced several times. Please describe.
Corroded rear disc brakes causing excessive wear on front brakes .ttrotors are rusted beyond repair this has happened twice,
Rear brake pads and calipers are disengaging from each other, causing vehicle to be without brakes. Dealer notified, and infomed consumer that there is no recall on this problem.
Corroded rear disc brakes, causing excessive wear on the front brakes.
Corroded rear disc brakes, excessive wear on front pads.tt
Purchase car new the rear disc brake corroded the driver side outside handle snapped two times .tt
Front brake pads/rotors/calipers failed, causing noise.
Ea94-041; rear disc brakes were inspected and found to be non-functional,allowing front brakes to absorb pressure and be covered with corrosion.
Spent over $900 on brake repairs from 3/95 to 7/97-replacing rotors, calipers, pads, etc.currently, the rear rotors are rusted/binding and will have to be replaced.
Corroded rear disc brakes.tt
The rear disc brakes are corroded and causes the brakes the to lock up. Please describe.tt
Brake failure, corrision of calipers and replacement of dis pads and rotors, in for repair can not find the problem
When traveling at 55 mph and upon depressing the brake pedal, pedal traveled to the floorboard, consumer therefore pumped the brake pedalin which the vehicle slowed down. Consumer has contacted the dealer, andfront brakes have been replaced. Pleae provide any further details.
When driving vehicle and applying the brakes,pedal went to the floor.replaced brake systemin july and mid july replaced caliper. Only 35, 000 miles on vehicle.
Calipers and rotors locked up, had to have them replaced three times.tt
Calipersstuck, causing burning smell.
When tires were replaced, we were told that the rear claiper assembly not operating properly. Want to find out if this is a common fault.
Brake bolt that holds calipers together came come loose, causing a loss of control at highway speeds.
Brake malfunciton, replaced front brake pads and rotor, repair/replace rear brake and driver side rotor and caliper.tt
Brake calipers continue to warp, causing pads to burn up/calipers to stick.(0ther vehicle on 485504).*skd
Caliper freeze up. *sd
The front disc brake caliper are worn, rotors need to be replaced.
#pe94-063 the brake disc caliper was replaced brakes don't stop car it slows it down .tt
Brake calipers locked up and started to overheat.
Brake failure, corrision of calipers and replacement of dis pads and rotors, in for repair can not find the problem
Automatic transmission malfunctioned.when coming out of a stop vehicle hesisated and needed to idle before driving. Also, had problem with the brake calipers, which have been replaced 3 times.please provide further information and vin#.
Rear brake calipers rust, causing them to stick. *dsh
Vehicles right and left rear brake calipers are freezing due to corrosion.(pe94-063).tt
The bolt that holds calipers togetherbecame loose, causing wheel to lockup, andresulting in loss of vehicle control.
Caliper froze up and brakes overheated, resulting in no brakes.
While driving could step on the brakes and caliper will stick,making noise like grinding metal to metal.
Every 1oooo miles replaced therear brake calipers, and the front brake calipers every 20000 miles.the dealer has not been able to determine the cause of the problem.
The right front abs brakes do not operate correctly by not stopping the car, also rear brake calipers stuck and premature wear of brake pads.
Left front brake pad wore through ruining front rotors. Replaced pads, rotors, and installed rear slide kit.tt
Experienced brake problems; calipers were rusted/binding/rotors scored.
Brake calipers lock up causing damage to otherbrake components.
Calipers rusted, causing brake failure.
Brake pads, calipers and rotors failed.
Replaced corroded rear brake rotors, also replaced pads/calipers.
Left front brake caliper came off while traveling on the road at 35-40 mph, which caused the wheel to lock up. No injuries or damages to report except owner's vehicle. Vehicle at dealer's shop at this time. Seeking any additional information on this matter.
Left rear caliper replaced because of dragging.about 3 weeks later, right rear caliper started dragging going downinterstate, and the heat causedrubber components of the caliper to catch fire.
The rear abs brakes lock up on dry surface. Consumer states problem with brakes is not with the abs, it is the design of the rear calipers, calipers freeze up due to corrosion in the caliper slider sleeve bore, this causes brakes to be heated and causes them to fade, consumer was charged for an aftermarket slider kit with bronze sleeve bushings.
The front disc pad driver side needs to be replaced took to dealer couldn't find problem.tt
Left front brake pad wore through ruining front rotors. Replaced pads, rotors, and installed rear slide kit.tt
Brake pads, calipers and rotors failed.
Brake pad wear caused rotors to misalign.
Corroded rear disc brakes which cause reduction in brake effectivenss pe94-063c.
Replaced brake rotor.
Brake malfunciton, replaced front brake pads and rotor, repair/replace rear brake and driver side rotor and caliper.tt
Due to the design flaw of the rear bushing installed on the rear brake, the bushing is causing excessive wear of the rear brakes shoes and pads, consumer has replaced the rear brakes on a number on occasions.
Abs, brakes replacement of disc pads and rotors, 4 times, complete replacement of brake system, ea94-041 active.tt
Consumer experiencing problem with rear brakes wearing excessively. Brake pads and drums needreplacementbetween 20,000-25,000 miles of wear. Consumer reported 5 sets of pads/ drums have been replaced up to this time. Dealer/manufacturer notnotified.
Brake pads wear prematurely.tt
Brake pads replaced. *sd
Abs brakes; excessive wear of front brake pads replaced every (13) months and 12 to 13,000 miles. Please describe details.tt
The right front abs brakes do not operate correctly by not stopping the car, also rear brake calipers stuck and premature wear of brake pads.
Brake malfunciton, replaced front brake pads and rotor, repair/replace rear brake and driver side rotor and caliper.tt
Excessive wear of pad, noticed because of grinding, replace pad 12 times in two years.tt
Front brakes replaced two times with pads severely worn down to metal and possible caliper failure. Tt
Vehicles hyradulic braking system has premature wear and tear,the pads for the rear and front have been replaced several times.the rotors have been replaced several times also.
Corroded rear disc brakes which can cause reductin in brake effectiveness or dragging pads pe94-063.
Brake pads failed.
Front brakes replaced three times with pads severely worn down to metal and possible caliper failure. Tt
The left front disc brake pad wore out 3 times.
Excessive wear of brake pads.tt
Excessive replacement of front brake pads.tt
Replaced corroded rear brake rotors, also replaced pads/calipers.
Defective brakes, brakes squeal. Have to replace brake pads every 4 to 6 thousand miles. Please describe.tt
Heard noise when depressingbrakes. Conusmer pulled hub cap off, and noticed no brake pads. Please provide further information.
Rear brake pads failed.
Ea94-041 active, replacement rear and front rotors and pads,and slider, rear rotors turned twice, wk no 315-445-5729.tt
Rotors rusted. *sd
Left front brake pad wore through ruining front rotors. Replaced pads, rotors, and installed rear slide kit.tt
Corrosion of rear disc brake rotors.
Front rotors failed.
Calipers and rotors locked up, had to have them replaced three times.tt
Every (4) to (5) thousand miles the rotors had to be replaced. Front rotors have been replaced twice. The rear rotors have been replaced once and turned once. Vehicle needs new rear rotors at 19,143. The system has abs.
Brake pads, calipers and rotors failed.
Warped rotors, causing braking noise.
Resurfaced front brake rotors three times.
Pe94-063 active, corrosion of the rear disc brake rotors, rear brake will not activate, in for repair put a new kit and rotors.tt
Experienced brake problems; calipers were rusted/binding/rotors scored.
Replaced corroded rear brake rotors, also replaced pads/calipers.
The front disc brake caliper are worn, rotors need to be replaced.
Abs, brakes replacement of disc pads and rotors, 4 times, complete replacement of brake system, ea94-041 active.tt
Consumer states that the center of the right rear rotor separated. The dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.nlm
Vehicles hyradulic braking system has premature wear and tear,the pads for the rear and front have been replaced several times.the rotors have been replaced several times also.
Brake rotors failed.
Brake pedal pulsates when applying brakes; caused by warped rotors; back rotors corroded; back pads half worn; rotors turned; pads replaced.tt
Brake rotors replaced. *sd
I had my brakes inspected when i could hear a scraping sound and was told that the fronts were considerably worn and needed to be replaced but that the rear calipers did not close properly causing excess wear on the front brakes.i recently had the front brakes restored, but did not have the rear ones done due to excessively high cost ($550.00 estimate)
The brake pads and rotors needed replacing.consumer heard a grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle whenever brakes were applied.the rear brake rotors and calipers were replaced. *jg
Vehicle rear brakes have totally failed, rear brake components freeze, causing excessive wear on front brakes.tt
Ea94-041 active, brake continues to wear on the rear calipers replace 4 times.tt
The front brakes are going out often due to the corrosion of the rear brakes. Every part in the rear brakes are frozen and corroded. Please describe.tt
Rear brakes failed due to rust/corrosion. *dsh
The rear disc brakes are corroded and the front brakes are wearing out fast. Tt consumer states have replaced the front brakes twice.
The defective rear braking system malfunctioned due to a design flaw in brake actuator and caused no rear brake ability.
The rear brakes are corroded and the stopping distance has increased because they do not operate at all. Tt
The rear brakes are corroded and the master cylinder went out while driving. Ttconsumer states 2 people were injured and there was property damage.
Replaced rusted rear brakes.
The rear brakes are corroded and the master cylinder went out while driving. Please describe.tt
Dragging and rubbing noise in rear disc brakes.tt
The rear brakes are corroded so the front barkes are stopping the car and this has increased stopping distance. Please describe.
Rear brakes replaced 5 times. *sd
The rear brakes are corroded and are stuck which is causing the front brakes to go out frequently. Please describe.tt
Vibration in steering wheel when stopping due to warped drums.
Abs:rear brakes do not adequately stop vehicle; front brakes doing all braking; have to be replaced every 5,000 or 6,000 miles.tt
The brakes failed after having a complete job done. The rear brakes are corroded. Please describe.tt
The rear brakes lock up and the brake pedal is low. A little vibration noticed when applied.
Consumer experiencing problem with rear brakes wearing excessively. Brake pads and drums needreplacementbetween 20,000-25,000 miles of wear. Consumer reported 5 sets of pads/ drums have been replaced up to this time. Dealer/manufacturer notnotified.
Brake hose leak resulted in brake failure.
The rear brakes are corroded and the master cylinder went out while driving. Ttconsumer states 2 people were injured and there was property damage.
Brake pedal spongy. *sd
Brake pedal spongy.
Power brake booster failed. *dh
Broken vacuum line causes the engine to speed to 5000 rpm.
Consumer was traveling 25mph on a residental street and motor fell toground.there was a loss of steering,vehicle jumpedcurb andlanded someones lawn. Then,stopped just before hittinghouse.service garage found metal washer deteriorated due to road salt, and cause the motor mounts to weaken.
When driving all of a sudden there was smoke and sparks coming from the steering area.also there were odors.
While driving the vehiclestalled. The steering wheel locked.the driver try to unlock the steering but was unable to unlock.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.the cause has not been determined.please provide further details.
The contact owns a 1992 chevrolet lumina. The contact was driving 30 mph when the steering seized. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that sub frame that controlled the rack and pinion was corroded and detached from the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 100,000.
While turning the conner at 10 mph the subframe separated, causing steering problems after it collapsed. Dealer has been contacted.
Subframe washers rust and fail which caused in this case the steering rack to disconnect .i have been auto tech for 25 years and have seen many makes have very concerning safety problems .the nhtsa has failed in my eyes . The state i live in uses salt so the problems show up faster here in rust and cold related problems . My personal vehicle has 4 items that i truly believe should be recalled but are not . 1 of them makes my driver airbag inop. Thanks for your time and any help i can be please contact.
While driving inotice a puff of smoke coming from the steering wheel area.
The steering column will smoke for no apparent reason while driving and even when startingthe vehicle.
While driving the steering column causes the signal light to work.also, it is very hard to make a left or right hand turn.consumer has contacted the dealer.please provide any further details.
Intermittently when turning corners, the power steering failed. Just recently, the problem while driving straight.the manufacturer and the dealer have not been notified of the problem.
Power steering hydraulic failed. *dsh
Loss of power steering due to hose leakage. *sd
Power steering pump failed.
Belt tensioner replaced.
While driving subframe dropped and caused a lost of steering control. Towed to dealer, and was informed that rear cradle bolts had become rusty and causedcradle bolts not to supportsubframe.consumer states the cradle bolts pulled through the rusted retainer, recall 97v058 states the rear cradle bolts of the vehicles front subframe can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer, if both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would no longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear, even though this recall states exactly what happened on consumers vehicle, it was not included due to it being a 1992.
This vehicle has the same issue as the below listed recall:nhtsa campaign id number : 97v058000 the rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.
Subframe washers rust and fail which caused in this case the steering rack to disconnect .i have been auto tech for 25 years and have seen many makes have very concerning safety problems .the nhtsa has failed in my eyes . The state i live in uses salt so the problems show up faster here in rust and cold related problems . My personal vehicle has 4 items that i truly believe should be recalled but are not . 1 of them makes my driver airbag inop. Thanks for your time and any help i can be please contact.
Called gm 8/6/01, rear spindle arms bad, consumer was told vehicle is too old, they rust out, front end suspension is also doing the same,consumer got the same story. Vehicle stalls, loss of control and door handles break off.
Lock on driver's side door will not unlock manually or when using elrctronic locking system. Dealer contacted.consumer stated that the driver could not get out of the vehicle if an accident were to happen.
Drivers door can't be opened from outside due to broken handle.
When driving there is a noise in car, when stopped to check the car, the rear passenger's side dooris loose,going to take it to a mechanic.
Purchase car new the rear disc brake corroded the driver side outside handle snapped two times .tt
While opening the taiilgate handle broke off in consumer's hand. Dealer has been notified.
Trunk leaks.
While driving subframe dropped and caused a lost of steering control. Towed to dealer, and was informed that rear cradle bolts had become rusty and causedcradle bolts not to supportsubframe.consumer states the cradle bolts pulled through the rusted retainer, recall 97v058 states the rear cradle bolts of the vehicles front subframe can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer, if both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would no longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear, even though this recall states exactly what happened on consumers vehicle, it was not included due to it being a 1992.
The moulding on the vehicle prevents entry and exiting whn it is raining or when it is humid. This also caused the door latch to break on each side of car.
Consumer hearda noise coming from the front end while driving. Vehicle was serviced by several mechanics before the cause of the noise was found. The rear cradle bolt had pulled through the retainers because of corrosion as stated in recall 97v058000,but this model year was not included in the recall.
Front-engine cradle bolt retaining mount sepaated due to corrsion, stamped bolt flange rusted through, fell off and was found on drive way. I am taking it to have all four replaced before the engine/transmission/cradle falls out on the ground. This could have happened while the car was moving.
While turning the conner at 10 mph the subframe separated, causing steering problems after it collapsed. Dealer has been contacted.
Engine frame bolts broke.
While driving bushing that are assembled to the frame of vehicle snapped and sheared off which caused the frame of vehicle to disengage from body. This resulted in engine dropping from vehicle and steering wheel to disengage.consumer states that the bushings held moisture in between the frame and body causing the engine cradle frame to rot out.
Passenger rear wheel turned sideways/inward of vehicle and was held on by brake system. Vehicle was pulling into a driveway at 15mph and had no prior warning. Dealer was not contacted.dealer found the rear rod assembly had came off causing the rear wheel to break.dealer replaced all four rear end links.
Called gm 8/6/01, rear spindle arms bad, consumer was told vehicle is too old, they rust out, front end suspension is also doing the same,consumer got the same story. Vehicle stalls, loss of control and door handles break off.
Front end aligned.
While drivinglower front ball joint broke, causing the wheel to completely separate from vehicle. Please give any further details.
Knocking/bumping noise from underneath van when going over bumps due to front struts.
Vehicles torsion bar/stabilizer broke in half while driving.tt
Wheel bearings failed.
Wheel bearings failed.
Driver noticed a rattlingnoise and discovered that the rear suspension bar was cracked. This noise was heard mainly when vehicle hit a bump. The bar will be replaced.
Rear intermitten thumping noise when driving 10-20 mpr. Rear brakes were replaced and inspected with no problem found. Rear suspension track cart, track struts and strut mount assy were replaced by midas mufflers/brakes in forestville, md on 9/20/96. This current thumping noise was noticed a couple weeks ago. I've contacted midas to seek inspection and warrantee replacement of the rear struts.
I was informed by the garage the entire rear assembly was failing and needed to be replaced.
Rear struts keep busting through the upper strut mounts. A friend and i have put 3 sets of strut mounts in and it appears i will have to do it again in the next couple months. Any support will be greatly appreciated.
Vehicles torsion bar/stabilizer broke in half while driving.tt
Oil guage fails to register due to loose ground wire.
The top coat or clear coat has turned milky and is peeling off.also the padding on the dash has come loose.
Crash with no specifics.
Cruise control pivot switch replaced due to smoke under steering column.
Engine jumps.rpm's will race, and vehicle will stall out and die. Dealer has been notified.
Was pulling into a parking space whenvehicle suddenly accelerated. Vehicle hit a concrete post in front ofstore. No injuries.
Intermittently vehicle stalls out either when applying brakes or accelerating. Dealer has replacedspark plug wires, andproblem still exists.
Sudden acceleration. *sd
Cruise control failed.
Vehicle stalls when slowing down, or stalling when foot is removed from accelerator. Timmers chev-norcross ga., tried to repair.tt
Accelerator cable disconneted.tt
Replaced iac valve/motor/switch.
Engine idled very high, causing vehicle to suddenly accelerate. Also, braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, and the abs braking light came on.please provide further information.
Fresh air ventilation system allows fumes from other vehicles to enter passenger compartment, causing sickness.*aw
Heat/air vents became brittle/broke. *dh
Heater core leaked from seam, causing windshield to fog up, as well as a chemical smell.
Heater core failed.nlm
Window crank failed.
Motor for left front power window failed.
Defective mirror assembly.
The windshield wipers failed to work, there was a recall for the wiper motor, however the dealer/ manufacturer refused assistance.
Plastic wheel covers are breaking apart and falling off wheels; could fly off and hit other vehicle(s).ttplastic wheel covers are breaking apart .
The rims are cracking .tt cracks were on the front and rear, onn all rims rims are being sent to general motors.
While driving about 35-40 mph down a side road, there was a vibration in steering wheel. When making a right turn, driver heard a very loud noise and discovered that the rim on front passenger's side had about 1 and 1/2 inch of metal holding the tire to the car. Owner had vehicle towed to a body garage. The rim has not been replaced.
The rims are cracking .tt general motors replacing all rims.
The rims are cracking .tt manufacturer replacing all rims cracked or not but still does not solve problem.
The rims are cracking .ttgeneral motors replacing all the rims of the vehicle.
The rims are cracking .tt consumer states manufacturer is replaceing all rims cracked or not but still does not solve poblem.
The rims are cracking .tt
The rims are cracking .tt there are cracks on font and rear rims, they are being replaced by general motors.
The rims are cracking .ttgeneral motors replacing all the rims.
The rims are cracking .ttcracks are on front and rear rims general motors are replacing.
The rims are cracking .ttconsumer states all rims are being replaced by manufacturer cracked or not does not solve the problem.
The rims are cracking .ttgm is replacing all rims.
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