2001 Chevrolet Cavalier: grinding or squealing brakes

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 Apr 5, 2005 · Suspension · MA

I bought a brand new 2001 cavalier coupe 2 door back in 2001. I have approx. 48,000 miles on my car. Whenever I go to the dealership with a problem concerning my car I say to them, the many noises of the cavalier and many more to come. It's to the point where I'm so tired of going to the dealership because they can never find the problem. This year around january 2005, my brakes started making this awful grinding noise along with vibrating and my steering wheel was making this klunking/poping noise that I could feel in the steering wheel. The steering wheel had me so scared that it was going to fall off that I brought it right away to the dealership. They told me that the grinding noise from the brakes and also the poping noise in the steering wheel was due to the cold weather and not to worry about it. I brought my car back to the dealership, about a week ago, the weather is nice now, because the steering wheel is getting worse and I'm scared that something is going to happen. They assured me that it's fine, my steering wheel won't fall off, that little things will start to happen as your car gets older. They said that they could lube it but that that won't necessarily make the klunking/popping stop. And the brakes, they said once again, they are fine. I'm especially scared about my steering wheel problem and the brake problem also. I'm not understanding why, cause there have been so many complaints that I've read, the steering wheel or even the break problems haven't been recalled. Are they waiting for a tradgy to happen???

Filed Aug 3, 2003 · Transmission · 17,001 miles · MT

Transmission is making a grinding noise between 1st and 2nd gear. My wife and I asked the dealer we bought it from, if they could look at it. (17,000 mi, still under warranty). They said it was nothing and wouldn't do anything. However, we ran into the previous owner, and he said the dealer gave him a 5 year or 60,000 mi warranty just on the transmission. And still with the warranty no one will do anything.

Filed Jul 9, 2003 · Fuel system, Transmission · 30,000 miles · CA

At 30,000 miles I was driving up a hill with half a tank of gas, my caviler died. Towed to the servicce center and the fuel system needed to be replaced. At 45,000 miles the transmission was making noise, a grinding noise, took it in and chevolet put in a brand new transmission. It was out of warrenty so cost me alot! For a new car this is really upsetting. Most recently june, 2003 the transmission was leaking in two places, took it in again and chevolet kept it for 5 days, couldnt diagnoise the leak, assumed it was bolts on the frame of the transmission that needed replacement. Waiting now fo rthe next problem. Very unhappy with this vehicle.

Filed Dec 6, 2002 · Brakes · IL

While applying the brakes there was squeaking and grinding noise coming from the rear wheel. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts

Filed Jun 21, 2002 · Brakes · IL

Hydrualic brakes squealed and won't stop on dry pavement. Rotors were grounded and replaced. There was extended stopping distance. Brake light didn't illuminate to show a problem. Also vehicle was shimmying after braking. Dealer notified.*akthe shimmy efect was resolved when the dealership ground out the hard spot on the rotor. The other problems are still persistant.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Transmission · AZ

Transmission knocks and squeaks when put in drive or reverse. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Transmission · FL

Vehicle will not move when shifting gear , vehicle rolls backward. *ak the vehicle loses speed, hesitates when shifting and makes grinding noises, consumer state that the transmission has been replaced 3 times and all three times it has continued to fail.

Filed Dec 19, 2001 · Suspension · MO

At various speeds there is a constant squeaking noise coming from front end. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide additional information.

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Steering, Transmission · MD

I have returned my vehicle three times for a repeat problem with the transmission. I continue to hear, after each repair is tried, grinding in the gears while shifting. The volume on the radio goes down while turning it up. Both myself and my passengers have heard creaking in the steering column of my vehicle while turning at low speeds. These are all contiual problems that the dealership can't seem to repair or even notice.

Filed Aug 24, 2001 · Transmission · MO

Transmission was grinding very badly. Took to dealer, and mechanic said it was a falty gear, and they would fill it with saturn transmission fluid. Consumer stated it should be dextron 3. Please provide any further infomation.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Consumer is hearing a clicking noise coming from left front wheel. Vehicle was overheating, cooling system motor was making the noise.*ak consumer states engine light was also illuminating along with the clicking noise, dealer first stated it was the cooling system motor, and then the bearing and hub assembly, consumer states the noise is still present. Dealer stated a fuse shorted and was the cause of the engine light to illuminate. Consumer stated vehicle was shifting rough, dealer could not find any problems. Air conditioner was making a grinding noise.