1992 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes problems

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Brakes · OH · crash

Brake pedal will periodically go all the way to the floor without brakes engaging. My daughter had an accident because of this, thankfully no one was injured and there was little damage. Mechanic can find no problems. He said it could be the master cylinder or anti-lock brakes but without him being able to get the problem to re-occur, he can't pinpoint the problem.

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Brakes · CA

The consumer took vehicle to the dealer to repair the ABS light which cost $700.00. The vehicle was taken to dealer a second time because the light would remain on. The dealer informed the consumer that it would again cost him $ because warranty expired. *ak *sc

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 15,500 miles · MD

I own a 1992 chev cavalier z-24 and have been reading horror stories aboot the exact woes I have been suffering since buying it used in 1998 with only 15k mi on it; it only has 30000 on it now. The first to go was the heater core and belt tensioner and then the coolant leaks that has required several days of shop time. I have had the intake removed twice, the heads once - they accused me of overheating and warping them - the water pump replaced, 2 window motors installed and the altenator replaced. I haven't even gotten to the brakes - the ABS system on this bucket of junk seem to work fine most of the time but love to chatter internal to the electronic/hydraulic system as if it can't make up its mind. I have disabled the system in diagnosing it myself and found that the brakes work better without the system controlling your braking. The system is intact as I don't want to fool around too much but this should have been a switch on the dash - ABS on - ABS off. I am in poor health and haven't been able to take the jalopy to ourisman chevrolet again - I bought it at ourisman's rockville store - to show them the coolant in the oil that I found recently. I have used synthetic oil in it since I bought it but I can't vouch for the service dept at ourisman. They probably use goodwrench 5-30 as it came from the factory. If there are this many reports of this piece of junk, wouldn't chevy be more concerned aboot it? I am lucky to have gotten a 4 year extended warranty as I would never have been able to afford it; I would have just left the car with ourisman and let them deal with it. Ak

Filed Jan 22, 2002 · Brakes · MN

While driving at any speed and applying brakes rear brakes will lock up. Anti-lock braking system will engage, which affects vehicle stopping. Dealer contacted.please add VIN.

Filed Mar 16, 2001 · Brakes · AL · crash

While approaching a stop sign on a bumpy road ABS engaged and caused extended stopping distance. This resulted in an accident with a large amount of damage done to both vehicles. *ak

Filed Jan 22, 2001 · Brakes · OH · crash

While driving ABS braking system failed, causing a crash. Please provide further information.

Filed Jun 22, 2000 · Brakes · WI

Abs will not engage or disengage when stepping on brakes. Sometimes has to step harder to make brakes work.

Filed Nov 23, 1999 · Brakes · OR

Had a front brake realignment job done. Heard noises with the brakes anytime when driving. Contacted local mechanic who determined that the complete unit needed to be replaced.

Filed Oct 25, 1999 · Brakes · NY

Abs light is working intermittently. When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, there is some vibration within the brake pedal.

Filed Oct 22, 1999 · Brakes · OR

Intermittently whenever brake are applyed the vehicle would make loud noise before stopping; dealer notifed on two occasion and nothing could be founed.