1999 Chevrolet Cavalier: brake failure

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.

Filed Jan 28, 2004 · Brakes · MN · crash

My '99 chevrolet cavalier (z24) suffered brake failure in dec. Of 2003. The roads were icy--had been snowing all day, and it was still snowing at the time of the accident. I was traveling about 35 MPH. I applied the brakes in an easy manner, but there was no braking action. The car continued at the same rate of speed. My foot felt like it was stepping on steel--there was no brake action whatsoever. I had plenty of braking distance, as I was traveling very cautiously in these snowy conditions. (there were an above average number of accidents that day due to poor weather conditions.) I had been traveling this same stretch of road for many blocks and it was a stop and go 40 MPH stretch of road. A lexus SUV was parked at a semaphore intersection waiting at a red light. I declared brake failure at the scene, and after the officer had cleared the scene I noticed my ABS warning light was on and would not go off. I immediately took the car to have the brakes analyzed and documented for brake failure. The brake failure was duly noted and analyzed and I was told the ABS motor needed repair. When I had the repairs done at the dealership I was told there was an additional component that needed repair. The brake failure itself was alarming, but what is additionally disturbing is that I had my brakes repaired in jan. Of 2003, because I complained the ABS system was making strange, rattling noises --like it was falling apart. The dealership fixed the brakes, saying there was nothing wrong with the ABS system and they instead fixed the pads and rotars on the brakes. I thought it was odd when I looked at the bill and they said "customer complains of 'squealing brakes'. I never described the noise as squealing. Instead I complained the ABS noise was different than I had ever heard--a sound like nuts and bolts coming lose and falling apart.

Filed Sep 3, 2002 · Brakes · NC

The brake line erupted and caused loss of brake fluid when it leaked onto the transmission while driving. A repair shop made repairs. *ak consumer stated the brake line was left out of the clamp that holds the brake line on transmission causing it to vibrate and eventually rubbing a hole into the line.

Filed Jul 10, 2001 · Brakes · NY

When applying brakes the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Mar 22, 2001 · Brakes · FL

Top brake pins came completely out of the brake caliper . Metal part of brakes were bent up. No injuries because of brake failure.*ak the failed right front brake caliper was repaired by the consumer himself. The consumer also states that it was the third time the brakes were replaced in less than two year.

Filed Jun 7, 2000 · Engine · OK

While driving about at MPH or in reverse vehicle will shut off without a warning. There will be no steering and no brakes.

Filed Mar 8, 2000 · Brakes · MI

When applying ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Also, brake rotors are prematurely wearing out, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Aug 11, 1999 · Brakes · AL · crash

While driving down the road 15mph, making a left turn, and a dog crossed in front of vehicle. Brakes failed, swerved and avoided hitting the dog. As a result, had an accident. Contacted the dealer. *ak