2000 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes problems

Filed Apr 26, 2011 · Brakes · 145,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet cavalier. While driving approximately 45 MPH the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal and the pedal depressed to the floor. During the failure the brake light began illuminating on the dashboard. The vehicle rolled to a stop and was towed to an independent repair shop. The contact was told the brake lines fractured and were positioned in a manner in which they were rubbing against the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 145,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2010 · Brakes · 99,000 miles · OH

Abs light on brakes not working right hub wobbling!!

Filed Apr 6, 2005 · Brakes, Transmission · 64,000 miles · 00

I drive my car for canada post ,so I do lots of mileage,but after owning my car for around 5 months I went to come to a stop and realized I had very little brakes,I had to pump them repeatedly to stop at a intersection,I continued to the next block where I opened the door and pressed the brakes to notice brake fluid pouring out of the wheel .I took the tire off and seen that the brake line had been rubbing on my cv boot ,the line on the passenger side was grooved from rubbing on my cv joint and in turn broke the cv boot and broke the brake line ,I went to gm and asked if there was a recall on this and they said no so I replaced the line myself with a little modification to stop it from rubbing but now I got a cv joint that is about to brake due to this brake line can you please check to see if this is just my car or others all so ,I have all so had more brake problems from the day I bought this car such as ABS locking up on meat intersections I think due to traction control I have gone to take off and had to change the automatic transmission to 1 st gear in order to cross a road safely I reported this to my dealer I bought the car from and they did nothing ,even when all the ABS lights came on and traction light came on 4 days after I bought this car ,they reset the computer and gave it back ,in turn I brought it to another garage and they told me the ABS computer is blown ,I figure I will tell the whole store due to all the braking problems I have maybe that is why my hose broke .

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Brakes · 18,000 miles · OH

The vehicle's trac off warning light illuminated on the dash. *nm the dealer told the consumer the vehicle needed a new brake booster because it was leaking.

Filed Dec 7, 2004 · Brakes · 34,016 miles · NE

The 2000 chevrolet cavalier was purchased in july 2003 with approximately 32,000 mileage. On december 25, 2003 with 34,016 mileage the brake dash light came on, indicating a problem. The fluid was barely visible when checked. The mechanic later determined the proportioning value was losing a drop of brake fluid with the application of the brake pedal. The part was ordered and received from the local dealer. The repaired car was completed on january 2, 2004. He difference was remarkable. It wasn't until it was repaired that I realize how much it had lost it braking ability. Today I was told it was not a safety issue, since I didn't have it repaired by their authorized dealer only the dealer could make the determination of defective parts.

Filed Jun 3, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

Brakes vibrate when stopping from any speed. Was told by dealer that was common with ABS. Brakes wear poorly, have had to replace brakes 2x since purchase. Engine stutters when car first started or while standing. Key hot out of ignition, was told recent recall affecting ignition relay would fix, did not. Check engine service and ABS lights coming on and staying on. Car has only 32,000 miles.

Filed May 25, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 20,000 miles · IL · fire

After purchase of my vehicle - battery was dead dealer replaced new battery lost coolant - engine was smoking then found out vehicle was on recall had to replace rotors and pads with less than 20,000 miles on vehicle something needs to be done to improve the brake system on the chevy cavaliers they do not last. I commute to work by train and hardly drive so I was surprised with all the problems with this vehicle with not alot of miles.

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · SD

While driving uphill at 20-25 MPH consumer noticed low traction indicator light flashing. Consumer depressed the accelerator pedal to gain speed and engine stalled.

Filed Apr 22, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · NY

While driving 55 MPH check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. A loud noise was heard coming from the rear. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that wheel bearing, caliper. And both frontal rotors needed to be replaced. Dealer informed the driver that this was the twelfth set of wheel bearings that had been replaced this year.

Filed Jan 30, 2004 · Brakes · 21,000 miles · PA

Anti-lock brakes lock up and vehicle skids to a stop if the brake pedal is depressed at low speeds from a cold start. This is a common problem, per several local mechanics.