10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 28,500 miles
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Dear NHTSA, I drive a 1995 Chevrolet Lumina. Recently I had the turn signal switch replaced. ($150) the switch just wore out from old age. I have looked on many websites and this is a common failure in these cars with many people complaining of the same failure. The real problem is when the switch wears out and fails; the Lumina's brake lights do not function. The brake light circuit runs through this faulty turn signal switch and prevents the brake lights from coming on when the brakes are applied. This is a significant hazard, as cars behind you don't know that you have applied your brakes and may not reduce speed in time to prevent a collision. I am appalled that the brake light circuit goes through this failure-prone faulty switch. I wanted NHTSA to be aware of this situation and hopefully warn unsuspecting motorists. Thank you
- Morris, IL, USA
Brake lights will intermittently work. Also, directional switch will work. Contacted dealer, and dealer replaced relay that connected turn signal switch and brake light switch.
- Boomington, IN, USA
While driving turn signal will not work at a time. Brakes light will come on, and windshield wiper swill stop working. Technician said problem was with the multi- function switch on the steering column.
- Santee, CA, USA
When turn signal lever is pushed down to make a left turn the lever does not return to normal center position upon completing the turn. Nlm
- Stratford, NJ, USA
Intermittent failure of signal, windshield wipers/ turn signal, and brake lights. Owner believes the cause to be the multi-function switch. Dealer was not notified at this time.
- Santee, CA, USA
While driving windshield wipers stopped working in the middle of a storm. Windshield wipers will not work at all unless the left turn signal is on.please provide any futher information.
- Ashland, OH, USA
Low brake lights inoperative due a failed turn signal switch.
- Troy, MI, USA
- Nashua, NH, USA