While driving at slow a speed, the vehicle lurched forward and it felt like the vehicle was rear ended. The dealer refused to fix the vehicle and stated the vehicle was safe to drive. *ph the ABS sensor had become inoperative. *scc
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes complaints
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When the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.
The vehicle has been in the shop three times for problems with brake failure and brake related problems. It results in failure of brake system of the new motor. The defect still exist still waiting on the response from general motors. *mr
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.
I have a 2000 chevrolet cavalier. The first problem I experienced was in oct 2001,while driving the temperature gauge went to the maximum reading without warning, I pulled off the highway and turned off vehicle. Waited a while started back went approximately 1/4 mi and same problem,after stopping 3-4 times I started back on the highway and continued to drive with temp gauge in the red for a approx 1 mile and all gauges returned to normal. Chevrolet garage could not find any problems with cooling system..my second problem I keep hearing a clanging/rattling sound from the front area of vehicle while sitting still if you turn steering wheel you can hear a thump from the front left area where strut is located..my third problem is my check engine/service engine light keeps coming on at various times. My fourth problem I have had to replace my front rotors three times now due to them warping,the first time I had less then 10,000 miles.......
Abs warning light came on an stayed on. This was caused by the ABS module being defective and needing to be replaced.
When brake applied theirs a shimmy in the front end of the vehicle. The dealership indicated that this is a result of the brake rotor being out of round. Consumer had rotor replaced problem still occurs. Please provide more details. Ts
While traveling on the highway the weather was sunny she hydroplaned and hit the divider strip the dealership is aware of the problem. Mr
I had had problems with my car not stopping when I would brake in the past. I took my car into the dealership and they said it was because I needed to replace my brakepads & rotors. I paid to have them replace and less then 2000 miles later my mom had an accident. It was a clear, dry, moderately traveled road. A woman cut of kip the man in front of my mom. He braked, my mom saw what happened and had plenty of time to brake ,and was only driving approximately 20-25 miles per hour. She stepped on the brake but the car didnt slow, so she stepped harder causing the pedal to go to the floor of the car. When that happened the ABS system made its normal noise to indicate it was engaged but the car still didnt stop. Kips truck and tow ball stopped my car. The air bags didnt deploy and there was no damage to kips truck. My mom is a very experienced driver. She has driven professionally for a reputable courier service, and for the san antonio via (bus) system. I know there was nothing more she could have done to prevent the accident. I took it to chuck olsen the dealership who sold me the car, to check the ABS system. They kept my car from friday the 21th of june 2002 to friday the 28th of june 2002. They didnt do any extensive testing, very basic visual checks, which is what they wrote on the evaluation. I didnt agree with the initial inspection, so I asked timiki j at gm who handled my product failure allegation, if I could get a second opinion. She said it was fine but they wouldnt pay for it. So I paid about $125 to get a second opinion. It took the next dealership about an hour and a half to do a complete inspection; they determined that there was presently nothing wrong with the breaking system. In the inspection notes they did note that that doesnt mean something didnt happen. Just that the ABS computer hadnt recorded a failure. I called timiki 3 times after the second inspection and left three messages asking her to call me back. To this day, I still haven
When slowing down and making a right turn. The brakes lock up, causing the car to go into a skid. It's ecspecially worse on wet roads. Now it's starting to lock up going straight and go into a skid coming to complete stops. The car is very unsafe. I've decided after almost having a near car wreck, to take it in next week. The last known report was on july 8, 2002, when I was driving I had to slow down the car locked up again and it started bouncing up and down. I came to a complete stop before the car re-ended another car. Please help me with anymore information about this and other braking problems.
Vehicle was making a loud noise while driving. Contacted dealer, problem due to master cylinder goint out.
3/01 started having a pulsating when brakes were applied.went to the dealer were the car was purchased .they said the rotors were warped in front.they turned the rotors .the pulsating was gone.1/02 started having the same problem again along with when I went to stop I started sliding .that happened several times the next two days before I could get it to a chevy dealer.when they checked it they said I needed my rotors turned down again.so they did that again.did not have a problem untill now,5/02.I am having the same problem again after only 6000 miles since the last time.I spoke with the chevy dealer again and they said it would probably need new rotors and brakes.I am taking it in monday to have this done! The last time I had to pay $60.00 .they said the warranty does not cover this.I had 30,000 miles on the car then. I have never had this kind of problem with brakes since I started driving ,34 years ago!
Consumer states that the engine is overheating and the engine light illuminated.
When appyling brakes severe vibration occurs within front wheels. Vehicle has been to dealer , and dealer could not correct the problem. Please give any further details.
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.
When emergency brake is on vehicle will still move. Sometimes it feels like someone is pressing on gas. Vehicle is going to take off an possibly hurt someone. Only way to stop is to put vehicle in neutral. Please provide any further information.
Front rotors warp and cause a great amount of vibration and loss of control. This has happened 5 times in 21000 miles. Chevy can not fix.
Was pressing on brakes and could feel them pulsating. Mechanic at dealership indicated front brake rotors were warped. Was replaced under warranty. Problem reappeared again at 28,000 miles in june 2001.
While driving 1 mile per hour or faster and step on the brake to stop,the vehicle jerks, consumer states it causes whip lash.
The brake rotor were turned because of the waviness in the rotors, however the brake pads were still good, but there was a pulsation when the brakes were applied, the dealer informed consumer that this is a common problem.
Whenever applying brakes rotors would vibrate and make a lot of noise. Have taken to dealership 5 times. Mechanic indicated rotors were warped and needed to be repaired.
Clutch was not engaging properly, was noisy when changing gears, and would jerk once in gear, dealer found master cylinder leaking and replaced it.
When applying brakes consumer smelled brakes burning. Also, stuttered when applying brakes. Pedal went to floor. Took to dealer to dealer 5-6 times, could not remedy problem. Debris in drums, dealer said.
Brakes did not stop properly when pulling out of parking lot, broad sided another vechicle, cavalier did not stop when brakes were engaged at low speed, gm was contacted and even though the dealership found warpage on the rotors they disregard responsibility stating warped rotors cannot interfer with proper operation of the brakes, they turned rotors and returned vechicle, please investigate have read multiple claims on your site of similiar complaints on this vechicle.
While driving 15 MPH consumer applied brakes, brakes did not engage, vehicle hit another vehicle, and airbagsdid not deploy.
Front rotors failed. Nlm
Brake rotors keep warping which causes vehicle to vibrate. Been to dealership 5-6 times, had them turned. Front pads had worn excessively.
Premature wear of brake rotors. Dealer has turned rotors and they need to be replaced. *ak consumer states that the brake pads are too hard for such a small rotor and too much metal in front brake pad is causing rotors to warp.
Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway when another driver pulled in front of her without puting on signal she applied pedal so that she could stop, and pedal went all the way to the floor. She veered into other vehicle from behind.
The brakes have failed on three separate occassions. Pedal goes to the floor and you'll get stopped when it wants to stop. Last occassion occured at a 4 way stop intersection, which was the only reason my sister was not hit. Vehicle came to a stop in the middle of the intersection. Speed at the time was approx 5 miles per based on the shape that the railroad tracks are in that you must cross when approaching the second stop sign. This second stop sign is located less than 50 feet from the first stop. Rotors have been turned by the dealer, and the ABS checked due to an emergency stop that I had to accomplish when a vehicle pulled out in front of me. Dealer is unable to duplicate, therefore it is considered safe to operate. I disagree, and feel the vehicle is not safe if you can not depend on the brakes.
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