2001 Chevrolet Cavalier: ABS light or ABS activating

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 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 Oct 20, 2004 · Brakes · 47,000 miles · NC

Two days ago, my ABS (anti-lock brake system) warning light came on. I took it to the shop and they diagnosed that my electronic brake control moduel (ebcm) was bad and that I needed a new one. Given that my car is a 2001 cavalier with less than 47,000 miles, they said this was very unusual. Repairs will be outrageousely expensive.

Filed Oct 30, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · GA

At 35,500 miles front steering started making a popping noise while turning corners. A few days later, the ABS light came on and would not reset. Car was taken to dealership where the ABS master computer was replaced. And steering was lubed. At 37,000 miles popping came back, dealership said that since it was no longer under warranty, they were not responsible for it. Also, at 45,000 miles the brakes were shaking, after investigation, mechanic stated that rotors were warped and needed to be replaced. I have had this car for 18 months and am looking at having to replace the rack and pinion system and I only have 55,000 miles on the car now. Then today, my airbag warning light has begun to stay on. Am going to have to go, once again, to the dealership for fear that airbags won't inflate in collision.

Filed May 2, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · PA · crash · 1 injury

At 55 MPH consumer applied brake, vehicle vibrated and consumer lost control without warning. Vehicle spun around, hit a guardrail head on, then skidded 35 yards down a embankment. Passenger suffered back injuries. Vehicle was totalled yet the air bags did not deploy, the ABS system did not work and the vehicle did not stop until it hit the guardrail and skid 35 yds down the guardrail, the turn sugnal failed due to a blown fuse. *jb

Filed May 2, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · PA · crash · 1 injury

At 55 MPH consumer applied brake, vehicle vibrated and consumer lost control without warning. Vehicle spun around, hit a guardrail head on, then skidded 35 yards down a embankment. Passenger suffered back injuries. Vehicle was totalled however the air bags did not deploy, the ABS did not work and the vehicle did not stop until it hit the guardrail and skid 35 yards down the guardrail, the turn sugnal failed due to a blown fuse. *jb

Filed Jun 7, 2001 · Brakes, Transmission · WI

December 2000, the vacuum leak in the front caused the vehicle to lose power. It was taken into moody's to be fixed, they blew a fuse for the cigarette lighter. May 14, 2001 brake and ABS light went on after car stalled in parking lot. Took to dealer, they had to order parts, it took a week. Dealer fixed it on may 22, 2001, they replaced the electronic brake and traction control, replaced four wheel anti-lock.. The same problem occured a few days later. Reported to dealer, took it in for repairs, there was a wire that was frayed. They replaced the wire and then blew the cigarette fuse again. Steering wheel started making a crunching plastic sound while turning and while shut off on june 6, 2001. Reported to dealer on same day. Took it in morning of june 7, 2001, they found a bulliten on that problem that was sent out by the manufacturer. They cannot find parts in the twin cities area, I have to wait a week or more for parts to come in.( dot number: )