This vehicle seems to have a defect with the brakes in wet weather braking. The braking effectiveness is significantly reduced in wet weather. Sometimes it is almost like you have no brakes at all! I think this is a design flaw and should be corrected. I moved this year to NY so the vehicle is no longer being serviced at the dealer listed which is where I originally purchased.

- Penfield, NY, USA

Car was purchased on 4/23/01, up until todays date 5/21, I have had these problems occur: 4/25 upon braking car would shake, it was determined the rotors were warped. 4/28, driving out of town front tire blew out, had to replace both front tires within two daysof each other along with noise and vibration from braking. While driving on interstate loud roar and vibration noise coming from rear tires, car pulling all over highway at speed of 60mph. 5/11 complained to dealership, they perform alignment. Cleaning ashtray, upon replacing back piece broke. Noise coming from ac, when I accelerate, it became louder, turn off ac, noise went away. Called Chevrolet dealership, fan motor needed to be replaced. Roar coming from tires, he stated tires needed to be replaced, not to sure, tread wear still in good shape. Windshield washer does not work on passenger side. While sitting at traffic light or stop position, car seems as if it wants to shut off. This past weekend 5/19, I smell gas fumes. Also, after having brake inspection performed, it was determined that brake pads were needed, Honda said they were not, but til this day, when braking I hearing scrubbing or rubbing noise when braking, and turning either right or left. Please note, I was not able to record all this information in the "failed component parts" section..

- Tampa, FL, USA

While driving in the rain, the brake pedal gets soft with 1" - 2" of free travel, the brakes fade out and the brake pedal get real hard. The dealer said that's the way Lumina brakes are. Upon my insisting, the dealer replaced the front pads and turned the rotors which improved braking in the rain. The dealer would not replace the rear pads or turn the rear rotor even though the rear rotor is stained and pitted. A Chevy dealer mechanic told me that to correct the problems that my Lumina is having the brake pads have to be replaced and the rotors turned or replaced.

- Berlin, MD, USA