2001 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes problems

Filed Aug 1, 2015 · Brakes · 73,000 miles · OR

Sometimes, during regular braking, rear brakes lock and car does not stop. Happens on asphalt even at slow speeds. Online research reveals that this is a common issue that seems to stem from a few causes at time of production.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 99,000 miles · NJ

My car abruptly slowed down and began to drag as though the transmission was going into a low gear and the brakes were being applied.

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX · crash

I,was coming from walmart .onto the three lane highway ,I crossed over into the lane then I saw this car ,I hit my brakes ,they froze and my car slid into the finder of the other car ,I could not stop and it sled onto the other lane and stopped.

Filed Feb 26, 2014 · Brakes · 109,541 miles · DC

Hit the brakes to avoid a rear end crash andabs and trac off service lights illuminated, there was no collision, had the car diagnosed with both front ABS sensor harness was worn-out had to fix and replace and cost 398.81$

Filed Sep 12, 2009 · Brakes · MD · crash

The rear brakes on the chevrolet cavalier can become unadjusted and when you have to brake quickly, the brakes can lockup and send you into a skid. This happened to me and caused me to have an accident, but I was not aware of the type braking system the car is equipped with so I didn't understand why the car went into a skid until much later, after I almost rear ended someone. Personnel at the repair shop explained the braking system to me.

Filed Mar 13, 2007 · Brakes · WV · crash

When the weather is bad my brakes do not work correctly until I have driven the car for a while. Last month I could not come to a stop at all and damaged the front end I asked around and found another person with the same model car that has had this problem also.

Filed Sep 3, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 96,376 miles · NY

2001 chevrolet cavalier developed problems with the brakes and the engine.***no answer required***. *mr while turning the steering wheel the consumer heard grinding/rubbing noises intermittently. The fog lamp went out. The brakes were noisy and would stick when applied. Water leaking into the trunk. The vehicle wouldn't start and the vehicle check engine light illuminated. The keyless entry system and alarm stopped working. The transmission not shift into low gear. The daytime running light would not shut off. The HVAC blower would not work in the first and second speed. The dealer foun air in the brake line and determined that hte lower control arm bushing was falling out

Filed Aug 5, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 11,000 miles · NH

Dt: horn did not blow unless caller hit the right spot. Caller said there was a dead spot in the horn pad. Dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted. Also, torque converter light did not come on.. Coil packs were defective. Caller stated there were no warning lights for this problem, and caller was concerned that the problem could not be detected until it was too late. Dealer replaced the coil packs. Manufacturer said warranty expired, and they could not help. Also, seat belts come out of the guide and hit the people in the eye. Caller said the front brakes were defective. When hitting the brakes they did not slow down vehicle. Caller down shifted the get the vehicle to slow down. Also, had to replaced the front rotors three times. In addition, the trunk latch had a gap in it, the lid did not close tightly. *ak

Filed May 1, 2005 · Brakes · 38,000 miles · MN

I was driving my car on the highway and my ABS light came on. Took it to a automobile repair place on 8/26/04 they found code c1214 solenoid relay ckt open. Connector to ebcm was not completely on. They reinstalled. Then on 3/22/05 ABS light came on again while driving on highway. Took it to auto repair shop found code c1214 sollenoid relay coil or contact circuit open. They checked connections and replaced fuse. The ABS light went on again on 4/30/05 same.

Filed Feb 17, 2005 · Brakes · RI

When stepping on the breaks of my 2001 cavalier a vibration is caused and makes it difficult to stop. I know someone else who owns a 2001 cavalier and the same thing is happening to her car. I have been lucky enough not to have hit anyone yet but it gets really close especially when stopping fast.