1996 Chevrolet Lumina Brakes Problems

“On 7/20/03 the battery was getting weak so I bought a new battery compatible with the car. On the first start with the new battery the car behaved normally. However, when I started it the second time and was backing up a slight slope of a driveway, the car died. I put the car back in park and restarted the car. Without touching the gas pedal with my foot, the gas pedal dropped to the floorboard and the car raced forward with the gear shift still in park. The brakes would not work. …”

“Upon depression of the brake pedal while coming to a stop, the low track and the ABS light came on . When this occurred the vehicle lost brake power. This resulted in extended stopping distance. The vehicle coasted to a stop. The consumer then put the vehicle in park and turned it off. Upon restarting the vehicle the brakes re-engaged themselves. The failure recurred within 14 miles.”

“I took car back several time where I purchased it they said everything ok. Still having problem I took car to brake centers of america in stfd, ct. I still have same problems paid almost $600.oo for complete brake job and I still have problems and they are getting worse. I sent letter to brake center and to better business bureau back in 12/1999 and have not heard from anyone mean while brakes are getting worse - thank you.”

“Since I bought the car in may of 1997, I have had to have the front brakes repaired or replaced four times. The first time was two weeks after I bought the car, I took it in to the dealer, because the brake fluid kept leaking, and the front disc pulled. They told me that this was a recall problem, and they claimed to fix it. Nine months later I had to have the the front brakes replaced, and the rear brakes adjusted, due to pulling and squeaking, (at sears auto center). Later in october of 1998, I had to replace front discs again. This was when I took my car in for its 60000 mile service. …”

“Have a knocking or clicking on both rear tires while driving at slow speeds, lees than 10mph the noise happens in forward or reverse. Another problem is the brake pedal feels very spongy while braking, however the car has been stopping when needed to. It just seems odd to have to push the pedal so far down toward the floor, and still fell mushy.”