2000 Chevrolet Cavalier: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Aug 6, 2004 · Transmission · 3,500 miles · AZ

A grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline.

Filed Jun 20, 2003 · Body, Brakes · 42,156 miles · MD

We bought a used chevrolet cavalier from the year 2000 with an extended warranty (gm certified) for 3 months or 3,000 miles. Since the beginning there were 4 problems not yet fixed. 1 - there is a popping noise under the back of the car. Dealer (koons chevrolet - withe marsch, md) said he couldn't duplicate. After bringing the car for the 3rd time, he said the brakes were dirty and he cleaned them, but this noise is still here, when starting at a red traffic light for example, or when riding on a rough road. 2 - there is a grinding noise in front when driving. It's stopping when pushing the brake pedal. It's linked with the brakes for sure. The pads are new and the dealer said the rotor makes his noise, but he refused to change it (whereas it's under warranty). He said it's not unsafe. But this noise is coming louder and I feel like a loss of control. 3 - the ABS light come on every single day while driving and not braking. The 1st time, the dealer changed the bulb. The 2nd time problem was not solve) he changed the alternator, because my car broke down the day before (no more power at all). He said the alternator putted a low voltage to the ABS causing the light to turn on. The problem is not solve. And I need to go back to the dealer. All of these problems have not been solved, and this is the 5th time I am going to the dealer. I think he's playing with me, so that my car won't be under warranty any more, and I would pay to change stuffs in the future. Please provide information and support. Thank you.

Filed Jan 30, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · OH

After buying the car had to return to have the door fixed after door was fixed the keyless entry quit working had the car back to get keyless entry fixed 4 times, had to have front rotors replaced at 28000 miles along with the brakes ,still having problems with the braking system grinding and clicking bad vibration in the front end when driving in straight stretches also vibration when going around turns at times it feels like the tires are comming off car is in the shop at present time with the brake problems and dimming of the lights and fuel gage reads empty after filling the tank up and check gages lights come on and remain on for 50 - 100 miles.thats all at this time.

Filed Dec 18, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · CA

When turning steering wheel sharply there was a popping sound at all times. Dealer replaced power steering shaft.*ak consumer states engine light comes on while driving, squealing noise from passengers side of engine especially on cold starts, and engine is slow to crank up-intermittent, battery was replaced, also vehicle would not start, dealer found fuel pump was inoperative and replaced fuel pump.

Filed Jun 8, 2001 · Transmission · WV

Rubbing/grinding noise present ten days after purchase. Both wheel bearings replaced, noise still present. I was told that I had singing tires. The tires are goodyear. After several attempts to correct problem, I called goodyear, they in turn, put a brand new set of tires on the cavalier. The problem was still present. I have taken the car to several dealers who stated that the problem was the wheel bearings, mcclinton chevrolet could not hear the rubbing/grinding noise, therefore, would not investigate or fix the problem. I have never been satisfied with the car or the dealership. They wouild not fix the problem or give me a new car. I have since then parked the car. The problem still exists.