(1) while driving, going over small bumps or small pot holes, car begings to make a loud vibration noise up in the front wheel area and the anti lock brakes freeze and cause car to skid on dry or wet conditions. On several occasions traction control light stays lit then goes off after driving a period of time. (but no noise) took to local chevrolet dealer, and found no problem, as of today, car continues to do the same incident. Been going off and on for the last 2yrs. Had brakes serviced, new pads and rotors turned, made things worse.. Car wobbles when comming to a stop. Also car grabs and lets off when stopping, feels like it's pushing then letting off the brakes off and on.
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes complaints
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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.
When brakes are applied the car begins to jerk and it makes stopping distance extremely long.
Brake rotors will rust and pit within 48 hours of rain or in very humid weather if car is not used to rub off rust. Pitted rotor causes heavy vibration whenever I apply the brake. To correct problem I must have rotors resurfaced or replaced often.
Brake rotors are worn on 2001 chevrolet cavalier. (nar) *mr rotors deteriorated in a short period of time with relatively low mileage, and consumer believed that rotors should be replaced after less than 45,000 miles. *la
While applying the brakes vehicle would jerk forward. A loud noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the brake pads, and both frontal rotors because they wore out prematurely. Consumer informed the mechanic brakes pads were replaced two to three months ago, and this problem occurred more than once.
Brakes malfunctioned, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak the dealer informed the consumer the brakes were sensitive. The dashboard was replaced, because the air bag light was on. The dash board lights came on and went off at least twenty two times.
My car since I bought it(2001 z24 cavalier) has given me problem after problem. Piston rods failing, fuel pump leaking, crankshaft failure, gear box bent causing me to only start car in neutral and can't park on hills. Also... Valves have broken numerous times, engine accelerates on its own, fuel gauge was broken, power steering pump leaking, sunroof shattered on me... Everything has broken on this brand new car I bought. The dealership will not help me even under warranty... I got a lemon and they want me to keep it. So many problems I cant list them all... Most recently I was driving with my 11 month old son and we just got the car out of the shop after 14 days repair on a valve, and the next day we were driving and the engine seized up on me and brakes, and I had to use the emergency brake to stop us from crashing. I had the car towed in and the connected some hose they "forgot" to connect and told me to leave. After we almost could of died, I will not get into the vehicle that I am still have to pay for too. I wish someone could help me! (incident date is most recent occurrence)
When attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle jerked when trying to come to a complete stop. *ak *jb
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.
Air/heat fan, steering column ,brakes, engine.
Vehicle was parked on an incline and park brake was not applied. Vehicle rolled back about 30 feet, and struck another vehicle. There was minor damage to vehicle; however, there were no injuries.
Consumer stated the brake rotors experienced premature wear. When the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced a vibration and extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.*ak the cause due to rotor disc and cooling fin side dimensions, which were not designed for the vehicle. *ph
With applied pressure to the brake pedal, the vehicle jerked. *tt the gas gauge did not give the correct reading and was fixed three times. *scc
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the rotors on the vehicle. Also stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer and rotors were replace. Also states that manufacture was contacted because the rotors have been replace twice on less than 18 months, the vehicles rotors are not original parts.
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
Consumer states that when apply the anti lock brakes they can hear a loud noise and the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified ts
The vehicle's brake drums and rotors wore excessively causing the vehicle to vibrate when the brakes were applied. The trunk light remained on although the trunk was shut. The instrument cluster was drawing too much power and caused the battery to become drained. *ts
The vehicle had a design defect in that the hand brake and gear shift were close together. Consumer stated that the hand brake would be difficult to use during an emergency situation. The dealer was unable to correct the problem. *yh
Consumer had taken vehicle to be serviced due to failure of the turn signals and brake lights, consumer asked them to check the electrical system, however they did not and only replaced a burned out fuse, 9 days later the consumer and her son were involved in an accident in which the brakes were applied on a dry road at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle did not stop and spun around, hitting a guardrail head on, the vehicle was totaled and the air bags did not deploy, one person was injured, consumer feels this is electrical related and feels that the vehicle should have properly been serviced at the time of the faulty turn signals.
Vehicle was able to still roll back with emergency brake engaged. Consumer heard a ticking noise that was coming from driver's rear brake assembly. Vehicle rolled also on level land. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.
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.
Brake rotors are warping and causing excessive wear. Had rotors replaced, but problem reoccurred.
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
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
When depressing brakes noticed brakes werejerking/ rubbing, and pulling to either side, pulsating and locking. Dealer has been contacted, and cant duplicate problem. Please provide further information.
2001 cavalier struck a 1997 dodge van broadside traveling through a highway intersection I slammed on brakes to no avail when van turned left in front of me.
Vehicle was taken in for service at dealer for brake dust, dealer noticed that both front and rear rotors were broken due to "falty rotors". Dealer was replacing rotors at consumers expense. *ak consumer stated when he purchased vehicle he was told that the rotors were covered under warranty.
Brakes vibrate when stopping. Please provide any further infomation.
When pressing on brake pedal it would pulsate and doesn't feel right. Took to dealership, and mechanic indicated front rotors were warped. Had them replaced under warranty. Problem happened in march 2001.
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