1999 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes problems

Filed May 17, 2016 · Brakes · 200,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet cavalier. While driving approximately 35 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to make a sudden stop, the pedal traveled to the floorboard. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Jun 7, 2013 · Brakes · 176,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that when depressing the brakes, the vehicle slid and hesitated to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the brakes were readjusted. The vehicle was also taken to a private mechanic, who replaced the brake pads, drums and rotors. The failure recurred frequently. The failure was reported to the manufacturer, who refused to provide any assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 176,000.

Filed Nov 25, 2011 · Brakes · 213,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the ABS light illuminated on the instrument panel and the rear brakes would not respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated that the electronic brake control module would have to be replaced and the brakes would be cleaned and adjusted. The failure continued after the repairs and the electronic tracking system light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three different occasions. The technician replaced the crank shaft sensor and the computer. The failure continued. The approximate failure mileage was 213,000.

Filed May 2, 2009 · Brakes · 82,000 miles · NJ

I brought a 1999 chevy cavalier in dec 08'. Since jan 09' I have been having severe locking of the rear brakes. I have taken it to three different mechanics so far and the problem still persist. Currently I am unable to pass a motor vehicle inspection due to this problem. At all three facilities I used to try and repair this problem I was informed by the mechanic that this problem is common among gm vehicles. I have spent at least approximately $600 dollars on this problem and it still persist. The mechanics that I have taken it to have adjusted the brakes several times but the rear brakes are still locking for what seems like no apparent reason all three mechanics say the brake assembly looks good but I am still not able to pass inspection. I was told at the motor vehicle inspection station that this problem will cause me to fish tail either causing injury to passengers in my car or possibly others.

Filed Apr 17, 2007 · Brakes, Suspension · ME

Well, I have a 1999 chevrolet cavalier, the basic model, nothing fancy. The ABS brake light will not go off. I was told it was just the light and not to worry about it. The front end shook, causing the whole car to vibrate, and sometimes clicked when driving on the road. The only way I have found to stop it was to steer the wheel a bit, but that made me go into the other side of the road. There was no rear defroster, making it very hard time to see out of the back window when it was all fogged up. When I attempting to stop sometimes the brakes took a minute to start working or they just pulsated, and it was hard to stop fast if I had to, I could go on and on so much more about the car, but I think one gets the drift about it . When I went to the recall page there were more things on it then I was notified about, the only recalls I knew about was the ignition, ,and the hose for the coolant the was leaking because it was rubbing on something. When I went to get the ignition fixed they didn't tighten the nut on the starter and I had to someone else do it. At first I thought that the starter failed, but then I found out it was the nut which was not tightened down rightly. I have given all the information required. I think it was sold a lemon. Ak

Filed Feb 21, 2006 · Brakes · MO

The antilock brakes in the consumer's 1999 cavalier activated at low speeds. *ts this problem has occurred while the consumer was pulling in and out of a driveway, approaching a stop sign, while driving in parking lots and while parking. The ABS light began to illuminate intermittently. The consumer pulls the ABS fuse to deactivate the system.

Filed Dec 11, 2005 · Brakes · NJ

Brake light and ABS lights are on. The ABS motor pack needs to be replaced, and was told by mechanic that this is a frequent problem. Bad motor pack due to corrosion in gears in motor pack. This causes ABS to "shut off" but also for brakes to drag, stick, premature break wear, and warped rotors. Many people have this issue. Newer design of motor pack consists of electronic solenoid. Chevrolet needs to recall this.

Filed Dec 6, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · AZ

More than one incident: brake light and ABS lights are on. The ABS motor pack needs to be replaced, and was told by chevrolet dealership that this is a frequent problem. Bad motor pack due to corrosion in gears in motor pack. This causes ABS to "shut off" but also for breaks to drag, stick, premature break wear, and warped rotors. Many people have this issue. Newer design of motor pack consists of electronic solenoid. Chevrolet needs to recall this!

Filed Jul 7, 2004 · Brakes · 320,000 miles · GA

When driving the brakes locked up and released. Then vehicle slid. Consumer replaced brakes on several occasions.

Filed Mar 12, 2004 · Brakes · AZ

While driving 55 MPH driver applied the brakes and brake pedal went to the floor. Abs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that ABS module needed to be replaced.