2001 Chevrolet Lumina Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,168miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,168 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving and coming to complete stop automatic transmission doesn't shift properly from the first gear to the second gear. Also, had a brake problem. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10050137, filed 2003-12, 58,000 miles“Vehicle experienced ABS failure when the brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle the failed to stop. The dealership replaced the sensor, but problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #10027092, filed 2003-09, 18,336 miles“When putting vehicle in reverse and applying brakes it made a loud noise in the front left wheel. Took vehicle to dealer,and dealer indicated that it was a normal characteristic of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #8009188, filed 2002-05Related service bulletins
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Brakes: 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 2001 Chevrolet Lumina
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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