1993 Chevrolet Lumina Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 134about this part
- Share
- 55%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 134 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina, 55% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dealership did shocks and struts, ABS been on since then, they said no code reading, auto place I took it to got two codes. Now I have to get chevy to fix it. Jerking me around because female(doesnt bs my father)”
NHTSA complaint #735373, filed 2000-10“The contact stated while having the tires replaced at a local repair shop the mechanic determined the disc calipers were bad. The disc calipers were replaced and the manufacturer was alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10152145, filed 2006-03, 100,000 miles“The rear suspension, bushing at the end of the spring in rear suspension on passager side is gone and the one on the driver side looks like it is about to come off. The squeaking noise from the back started a couple of months a go but was hardly noticeable till this last week or two. The rubber bushing itself cannot be replaced with out buying the spring asssembly from GM. We had to also replace the front brake pads at about 50000 miles and found the rear brakes c alpers frozen, the dealer got the rear brakes unstuck. But we still hear noise when brakes are applyed . …”
NHTSA complaint #701191, filed 1998-12“While driving and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a graudal stop,pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Also, heard very loud noises coming from the brakes. They sounded like metal to metal grinding. . Consumer has contacted the dealer, parts have yet to be replaced. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #863263, filed 2000-06“Anti lock brakes not catching when applying brakes. Then ,sometimesd it catches at the wrong time. Took vehicle to several dealerships, and each time was told that there was nothing wrong. One dealer suggested pulling fuse on ABS, but refused to do it because of liability.”
NHTSA complaint #8016611, filed 2002-08Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 | 2 | 7% |
| 1999 | 19 | 18% |
| 1998 | 35 | 16% |
| 1997 | 37 | 11% |
| 1996 | 31 | 13% |
| 1995 | 77 | 16% |
| 1994 | 49 | 39% |
| 1993 | 134 | 55% |
| 1992 | 161 | 47% |
| 1991 | 182 | 52% |
| 1990 | 228 | 53% |
Other parts of the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina
29 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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