1999 Chevrolet Lumina service brakes, hydraulic problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Concern: 1999 low mileage chevrolet lumina. Problems with the abs and traction control systems. Corrosion or defective wheel sensors can cause total loss of braking at slow speeds. My customer explained that his abs light was on for several months. He had driven threw his fence after turning into…”
filed Sep 10, 2005
“While driving at 30 mph, the consumer heard a clanking and grinding sound coming from the brakes. The sounds could be heard when ever the brakes were depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer the rivets from the brakes shoes rusted off. The manufacturer was aware of…”
filed Nov 24, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Lumina years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lumina | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 Lumina | 2 | 7% |
| 1998 Lumina | 33 | 15% |
| 1997 Lumina | 36 | 10% |
| 1996 Lumina | 31 | 13% |
| 1995 Lumina | 74 | 15% |
| 1994 Lumina | 48 | 38% |
| 1993 Lumina | 132 | 54% |
| 1992 Lumina | 158 | 46% |
| 1991 Lumina | 178 | 51% |
| 1990 Lumina | 224 | 52% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Chevrolet Lumina
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.