Rear brake system shakes and lurches...wheels lock up and release...car skids for short periods of time causing car to attempt to run off roadway...this happens most often in wet conditions. Car was returned to dealer who "cleaned rear brake drums" and told us the problem was fixed. Last night the car was almost involved in two accidents when daughter was driving in wet conditions at speeds in 35 to 45 MPH range when braking system locked up twice causing car to skid. Father can cause brakes to lock up in dry conditions duplicating brake lock up in wet conditions.
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes complaints
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Had to replace drums in april of 1998 and I am currently experiencing the same problem I.e. Needing to replace the drums again.
Abs light always on, complied with owners manual to turn off, back to dealership several times under bumper-to-bumper coverage. Not fixed. Now,grinds & bumps at engine start, skids after brakes applied.dealership very uncooperated!!
Brake pedal went all the way to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance.
While driving gradually on wet pavement ABS brakes malfunctioned, causing the wheels to lock up and skid which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the reason,and won't look at the vehicle. Please provide further information and VIN#.
While traveling at 65 MPH, I encountered merging traffic, so I slowed down to approximately 40 MPH, I then heard a pop but did not think much of it because of the construction crews working on the side of the road, I was also listening to the radio. I noticed there was something wrong when the car kept on slowing down at a steady pace,I heard the engine idling loudly and pulled over to the side of the road. I found it kind of odd that the transmission would give out on me since the car was a 1996.
Vehicle bought w/bad water pump which was leaking badly. Brakes in rear were making metal to metal noise & were slushy. When vehicle was driven any great distance & then stoppped, it would overheat & then stall out. Hard to restart. Odometer numbers not even & out of sync. Water hose is leaking.
The car is falling apart, interior is falling apart, example seat belts on the driver's side is not in tact, the passenger chair on the right side frame is broken, air conditioner has gone out and we needed to install a new airconditioner, the brakes have been replaced twice already, I guess every nine months the car needs a new brake change, the chrysler credit corp has never given us a receipt on how much more to pay and when we call them up, they would not tell us how much more to go for the payments, they also know that since we purchased this car from the very first day this vehicle has been in and out of the shop for repairs. Then they would change constantly where the payment should go. I just wished they would stop that. It is like a house loan, we have changed mortagager four times and this is getting very stressful. Can you please help us with this matter.
Manufacturer was contacted in all effort to resolve situation and was of no assistance whatsoever. I am a 22 year old college student who has had numerous problems with this car since bought including brake failure and horn failure. In my estimation, this vechicle is a lemon
While driving about 15 MPH applied brakes to stobut vehicle did not stop until a few feet away.
When appyling the ABS brakes on dry pavement they intermittently pulsate. Also extended stopping distance to occurs cause unknown. Please give any further details.
The ABS brake light will come on while accelerating from a stop. When the car is turned off and restarted the light will go out. The brakes seem to preform normally otherwise.
Abs brake light comes on when the car is in idle. Turn the car off and it will go off. Problem could not be duplicated,. Dealer states the harness wires are defective, hazardous to drive vehicle.
Replaced the automatic transmission with a remanufactured one.also the hood release/ABS brakes and air conditioner failed.
The vehicle had problems with the tail light being inoperative while in use. Replaced the wires of the tail light, problem is still occurring. Also, problems with the braking system. Had to replace all 4 brakes 4 times. Dealer cannot determine problem. In addition, consumer experiences problem with the horn. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Front brakes failed at 17000 miles and needed replacing.
Anti lock brakes failed resulting in a vehicle collision.
Brakes failed on several occasions, resulting in a loss of control.
While driving about any MPH had been having problems with the ABS. When stepping on the brake pedal the vehicle won't stop on time. Dealer told consumer that many chevrolet cavaliers had been having the same problem with the ABS brakes.
Abs brakes failed. Also warped rotors, causing brakes to pulsate.
Front brake rotors/engine/muffler/converter/seat/horn/power steering hose and wheel bearings failed.
Anti lock brakes lock, up causing loss of control a collision on two separate occasions.
Brakes made noise and there was severe brake fading, like a pulsing when stopping.
When applying the brakes the ABS catches and vehicle won't stop. Dealer says its suppose to.
Vehicle spun 360 degrees, crashing into guardrail, when brakes locked up when applied in an emergency.
Abs failed because of a electrical short and caused a crash.
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes top the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced the caliper on the vehicle.
Abs brakes have been changed 4 times in 7 months
When the brakes are applied the rear end jumps. The dealer has not been able to correct the problem. *ak gm told consumer that this is normal.
When driver applied the brakes the vehicle did not stop, causing the driver to be involved in an accident.
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