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.
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes complaints
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While driving 35 MPH ABS system failed completely. Dealer stated ABS motor become inoperative. As a result, vehicle was involved in a collision. Airbags did not deploy.
When driving, consumer depressed brake pedal twice successively and engine shuddered, then stalled.. 1999, chevrolet, cavalier z24.
Front brakes locking at low speeds due to ABS failure. Car was taken to gm dealership, the first mechanic said front rotors might be warped. I replaced front brakes and installed new rotors and problem was still there. Went back to dealership then they advised me that since my tires were not all the same brand that was the problem....new tires did not fix the problem. Car is not kicking any codes out to the computer and no ABS light is on. Dealer spoke to gm tech's and at that point replaced both front ABS wiring harnesses. Problem still exists....back to gm tech's again...rt rear hub was changed thinking it was a bad sensor but still have the problem. This car has been to the dealer at least 10 times now and chevrolet will not do a thing to fix this problem. At chevrolets request I took the car to a different dealer, the mechanic acknowledges the problem exists but can not figure out what is causing it. I have been in contact with chevrolet customer service and the are running me around.
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.
While depressing brakes consumer noticed a thumbing noise coming from brakes. Technician stated inter lock brakes needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. *ak the consumer stated that replaced original pads three time and rotors once.
Premature wear of brake pads and rotors since date of purchase. *ak consumer stated brake pads had to be replaced and rotors were turned, consumer has had 3 sets of brake pads on vehicle.
First, the whole transmission was rebuilt at dealers, the sensor fan now does not work, the battery and radiator are not functioning, the steering is malfunctioning, and the brakes are slipping, and now the transmission is also slipping again, I reported all this to chevy as I was not getting satifaction from the dealers in florida and now the my vehicle is broke down and will not run in bradenton florida at cox chevelot on cortez road in florida, I called and talked to several women in the customer service at chevy and their names are brandy mays and lillania lopez, I still have no vehicle and now I am not receiving any courteous service as I was told chevy would buy back the vehicle and it was a lease. I have purchased a new chevy truck and due to the red tape and chevy now refusing to help assist me with the buy back I am unable to keep my new truck due to this red tape and all the forms and information that the service dept. Now says I need to have had done, but I was not informed when I first made the complaint on sept 7. I called back on sept, 28, when I found out that chevy went back on their word. I am not a car dealer, I do not work at chevy as a service representitive, and I sure do not know what papers or forms are required for the manufacture in detroit michigan needs to fill out paperwork. I am an unsatified consumer, and I feel the run around I am receiving is a great injustice. I loved my car and it is immaculate inside and out. I only want to keep my new chevy truck which is not looking as a possible option as chevy is not cooperating, the dealer moved its lot, the service departments in florida will not service the vehicle, and it is an engine censor chip, the transmission, the radiator sensor fan and now the steering, I have no knowledge on how to repair a sensor chip or any of these things and since the car is in florida I cannot get it to kentucky. Now gmac, my financer on my new truck will not finance me.
The braking system continually fails, the anti-lock brakes are faultly, they do not work as they are supposed to, they have a tendacy to hold and stick at both instant and immediate pressure with out release, as well as during normal driving at low speeds which may or may not call for instant braking.
Had to have rotors turned at 14,000 miles; then found they were rusted and needed to be replaced at 33,200 miles. Found there was no backing plate to keep rotors from rusting; dealer admits nothing about design flaw and says the repair is not under warranty. Had rotors and brake pads replaced at a surprisingly honest midas, where they said it's likely I will need to do this all again in two years because of the poor design of the disc brake system.
When applying brakes the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
When stopping quickly (panic stop) brake pedal becomes hard and does not stop the car. Loud crunching noises are present and car proceeds another 50ft before stopping. Taken to dealer at least 4 times-they cannot "duplicate" the problem. I have almost been in two accidents as a result of this brake problem.
Brakes screach and vehicle wobbles when applying brakes. Wheels feel like they are going to fall off. Brakes have been repaired twice within a few months.
Brakes are grinding and wearing out fast. First set was put on before december 2000. Abs light intermittently comes on/off. Dealer is not responding to why they're wearing out so fast.
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.
Vehicle stalls when air conditioner is running. Dealer cannot remedy situation. *ak seat belt failed to work. Vehicle rolls when emergency brake is applied.
Main seal leaked oil at 5000 miles, vehicle is hard to restart once it has run for a while.
The vehicle has experienced continued problems with rotors warping causing brake pulsation, the ABS light illuminates continually, after several replacements and repairs of the system (rotors, pads, caliper sleeves) the problems continued, final analysis revealed a defective ABS computer system causing problems.
While traveling and when depressing brakes consumer noticed a loud noise. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further informaition.
After an accident, my right rear door will not open from the inside. Occasionally, you cannot start it on the first try. The brakes lock and the tires do not tread although they are both under 6 months old.
Vehicle is experiencing ongoing brake problems, front rotors have warped several times and have been replaced, brake pads and the caliper mounting sleeves have also been replaced, the brake light and ABS light were illuminated at the same time, dealer stated that this was due to a faulty ebcm computer module which had been bad for a while, brake problems still exists. Driver's side axle seal leaked. Consumer stated that the front end seemed loose while driving, dealer found no problems with the steering linkages. The blower control switch was replaced due to blower inoperable on high.
Possible electrical failure, ets light, safety belt light, and airbag light flash on and off.
One or more front rotors warped--dealer contacted, but claims warped rotor (even at 30k miles) is considered "normal wear and tear" under gm warranty, and thus not covered.
Intermittently when brakes are applied while going down hill and pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has repaired the vehicle; however, the problem still exists.
Brakes lock up and fail to stop the vehicle. Yh
Transmission would knock while in park. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer's shop on three occasions, and problem is reoccurring. Also, engine would overheat. All brakes and front rotors replaced.
While applying the brakes and upon making a right turn, brakes make noise. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
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.
Car has been back to dealership 5 times for brake problems. The pedal locks up when trying to stop making stopping almost impossible to do . They advise the problem is normal.
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