Brakes seem to grab, warped ortors , need replacing
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes complaints
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When the brake pedal is applied under normal conditions it felt normal. Brakes would grab, and vehicle would keep rolling. It jerked forward three times before finally coming to a stop. The dealer has been contacted.
Abs brakes are far too sensitive. It is nearly impossible to stop on a snowy grade.
Abs brake problem; anti lock brakes locked up, causing driver to skid 127 feet before stopping. Driver hit an embankment, and vehcle did a 180 degree turn. This happened when braking in an emergency situation. No inclement weather. Please provide any further information.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to have a "metal to metal" sound, and extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
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
At any speeds in wet or rain condition brake stopping distance is almost doubled from dry road use, vehicle is equipped with factory spoke alloy wheels . On inspection of rotor/caliper area it is evedent that no kind of shield around rotor allows water to get on rotors , possible this particular vehicle is missing shields or this is a design flaw.
Vehicle experiences intermittent stalling/acceleration and starting problems. Mjs
Defective passenger side airbag and carrier. Mjs
Brakes experiencing continued grinding noise four repair attempts however vehicle continues to experience grinding noise while braking. Mjs
While traveling at a slow speed the brake pedal was depressed, but it felt like it was locked and it would not go down, causing the car to rear end the truck in front of it .
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