1994 Chevrolet Lumina Electrical system Problems

“I notice smoke coming from the steering column, inside my car, quite often- at least 2 times a week. My brakes wear out faster than they should. I have to replace the driverside hub assembly kit every 3-6 months because it starts clicking then wears out the brakes if I don't get it done- at the cheapest 100 every time. Car has not been in a wreck and I do not know why it does this.”

“The incident date that this occurred on was the third time it happened. I drove this car with no problems except for the anti-lock brake light and fastened seat belt lights coming on periodically for the past month. We had an unexpected snow storm, and I had driven approximately 10 miles and noticed when I had stopped at a convenient store that the battery voltage light came on. I took it home ,and a couple of hours later went to the grocery store. The anti-lock brake light, fasten seat belt light, and battery voltage light came on. …”

“On the date in question, this car was driven all day without a problem. Upon returning home that night, on the interstate highway , I first noticed the anti-lock brake light come on. I pulled into a rest area and stopped the vehicle with the intent of just restarting it to recycle the system. When I went to restart it, and although there was enough electricity for the interior and under hood lights, there was not enough electricity to restart the car. I called aaa to come and get me going. Aaa did come and restart the car by jumping the battery and everything seemed fine. …”

“Was driving at approximately 40mph and without warning, vehicle stalled . This has happened at least 6-7 times . Had been to dealer each time. Mechanic changed water pump/ alternators/ battery/ had locks replaced on doors due to not releasing or locking/front windows came off track & had to be replaced, and seat belts failed to release from track.”

“Consumer has had a continuous problem with the brake pads wearing out, also the right lower ball joint has been replaced, the brakes also make loud noise. Consumer states on one occastion when applying the brakes around curves, the vehicle would pull to the right. Alternator failed. Air conditioner was repaired four times. Timing belt failed.”