1997 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes problems

Filed May 29, 2014 · Brakes · 118,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that when engaging the brakes, all the brake fluid leaked from the brake line. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 118,500. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 19, 2011 · Brakes · 65,300 miles · OH

Sold my 1997 chev. Cavalier to a 17 year old girl. Her dad took car for test drive before cash purchase. He went 200 feet down the street then backed up into my driveway. He said brake warning lite came on and brake pedal went to floor. We saw brake fluid pouring from under car. The brake line was rusted and blew out. I took the car to tuffy auto center and they spliced new brake lines to fix. I was shocked to see that plain steel lines were routed underneath the car and exposed to all kinds of corrosive elements. We were all thankful that the girl did not buy the car then get into a terrible accident that day. How many other cavaliers are out there in dangerous condition? I can not see how gm got away with brake and gas lines installed in such a cheap and potentially dangerous location. All the previous description is accounted for by the purchaser and tuffy auto center. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 4, 2006 · Brakes · FL

I heard of a recent recall concerning the ABS braking system on gm vehicles. It sounds like what has happened to my son''s 1997 chevrolet cavalier. When coming to a stop at below 10 miles per hour, for no reason the ABS system kicked in making it very difficult to stop safely. I had to pull the fuse and by-pass the system to make the car safe to drive again.

Filed Aug 2, 2005 · Brakes · CT

1997 chevrolet cavalier brake lines were rusted.*mr the rear brake lines and hoses have been replced three times due to rust. The consumer requested reombursement from the manufacturer.

Filed Jan 18, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 96,000 miles · OH

Head gasket replaced @27000 miles, fuel pump @ 30000 and again at 96000 miles. Brakes replaced 2x a year for 5 years. Driver's side door doesn't seal properly. Fan only works on speed 3 or 4.

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Brakes · NJ

My ABS light went on after I had the brakes done. This occured several weeks after. My mechanic look at it and said the computer board was broken and it would be expensive. So now the automatic braking system does not work.

Filed Nov 20, 2003 · Brakes · 15,648 miles · MD

Consumer received a bill for charges for repairs that was not authorized for vehicle.*mr (nar)

Filed Feb 24, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

When the brake was applied, the vehicle experienced stopping distance. *jb after the consumer received service for the ignition recall, the consumer heard a loud noise and the vehicle didn't start until three tries later. Scc

Filed Feb 20, 2003 · Brakes · CA

The brakes grabbed when they were applied.*jb..

Filed Feb 10, 2003 · Brakes · KS

Took car to dealership to see why ABS brake light stayed on. They found the bearings had fallen out of ABS box. The mechanic stated it was a sealed unit and he did not know how the bearings fell out. Abs system does not work.