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.
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier: rotors or pads wearing out early
7 of the 240 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier describe rotors or pads wearing out early.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year
- 20051
- 20032
- 20022
- 20011
- 20003
- 19997
- 19983
- 19973
- 19962
- 19941
- 19931
What owners say
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
- ABS pump running when not needed
- ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies
- Subject regarding request for customer complaint vehicles which have a front brake squeak / squeal noise...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier premature wear
Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier?
7 of 240 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier (3%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier
ABS 15Stalling 14No deployment 9Headlights 9Brake failure 8Grinding brakes 6Fuel gauge 5
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