2002 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes problems

Filed Jan 22, 2015 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · FL

Brake lines are corroded way too early. Began leaking. I'm trying to replace them myself, because I don't have 1500-2000 dollars for parts and labor. Luckily the brakes pedals went to the floor in the driveway when I found the leaks.

Filed Nov 11, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 90,000 miles · NY · crash

Driver was heading south on i684, on the exit ramp to 287 west, in heavy traffic. Vehicle suddenly appeared to shut off, making it impossible to steer and brake. Driver ran off the road and went nose first into a ditch, damaging the frame, radiator, airco and nose of vehicle. The vehicle was totaled as a result.

Filed Apr 30, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · FL · crash

I was driving on the highway and a driver traveling well under the posted speed limit cut in front of me. I stepped on the brakes and the car started sliding and when I attempted turn the wheel to avoid collision, the wheel was locked and would not turn causing me to hit the car square in the rear. Upon impact, both airbags deployed. Airbags never touched me, but the driver's side cover shattered the windshield and the passenger side cover shattered the passenger window.

Filed Jun 28, 2011 · Brakes · 104,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet cavalier. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact applied the brakes and suddenly the pedal traveled to the floor. The contact downshift and engaged the parking brake. The vehicle came to a stop and was driven to his residence with caution. The contact detected that the rear brake line had completely rusted. The brake line was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jan 21, 2009 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that his front brakes were in need of replacement after 10,000 miles. In addition, the hydraulic brakes continued to lock on the vehicle while driving in forward or reverse. There were no warning indicators that indicated that the braking system failed. It was later discovered that the warning indicator system also failed. The dealer installed an ats lighting system to ensure the warning panel would illuminate if there were any further failures. The failure mileage was less than 65,000 and current mileage was 76,500. Updated 02/10/09. *lj the dealer replaced the ABS sensor light. Updated 02/11/09.

Filed Jan 12, 2009 · Brakes · 76,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet cavalier. Over the past two years, the brakes lock when the contact drives over a bump in the road. He would have to pump the brakes in order for them to unlock. He took the vehicle to another dealer for a diagnostic and was informed that there was a spring in the rear passenger side that caused the brakes to lock. The spring would trip a sensor on the dash and the vehicle would stop. The dealer is repairing the failure and is also installing an ABS sensor light for the brakes. The failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 02/05/09 *bf updated 02/0909.

Filed Jul 18, 2006 · Body, Brakes · 56,000 miles · CA

We were told the car was inspected before we bought it! Head light out of adjustment brake and tail lights not working engine stared running rough few hours after we drove off a cd was found stuck in the player door needed alignment parking brakes not working right.

Filed Jul 9, 2006 · Brakes · KY

At approximately 30000 miles my car would shake or bounce, sometimes violently, when the brakes were applied. The brake pads and rotors were checked and it was determined that the rotors were warped, though the pads were ok. The rotors were turned and everything seemed fine for a couple of months until the problem returned. Again the rotors were turned, and this time the pads replaced. But a few months later the problem returned yet again. Now the rotors have to be replaced, as well as the pads. A co-worker said he had the same problem on his 2002 cavalier. He was told at a chevy dealership that the rotors were too small on the car and warped easily due to this defect. This seems to me to be a major safety issue since rotors that are too small may cause a brake failure.

Filed Nov 28, 2005 · Brakes, Seat belts · 53,100 miles · IL

Dt:the contact complained about two different problems. The rear seat belt were not retracting. A piece of plastic broken on the seat belts. The seat belts were inoperable. The dealership has been contacted and the seat belts could be repaired at contact's expense. , the manufacturer has not been contacted. Also , the emergency brake had to be repaired. The dealership adjusted the emergency brake cable. However, when the emergency brake was used it would not hold the vehicle.

Filed Jun 22, 2005 · Brakes · 3,550 miles · TX · crash

Aug 31 2002, purchased vehicle. December 5, 2002: ABS activated - lost brake power, sailed through red light. Abs activated on dry pavement in garage, no deceleration, used emergency brake to prevent collision with back wall of garage. December 9, 2002: took the vehicle to the dealership/ mechanic and manager drove the vehicle. Said ABS was functioning properly. January 21, 2003: brakes failed causing rear-end colllision. Airbags didnt deploy $5,000 worth of damage to front end - less that 4000 miles on veh. Contacted gmc, explained events . Gmc investigator downloaded data from ABS/air bag device. From that information alone, gmc determined nothing wrong with brakes without driving it -undrivable damage. I received a copy of this print out. Immediately upon getting my vehicle back from the repair shop, I notice vehicle shakes violently when brakes are applied. Repair mech states he didnt touch the brakes - wasnt accident related. Dealership blamed the brake problems on the accident even after repair mech told them directly it wasnt. Dealer turned my rotors and replaced the left wheel bearing which was broken. I still have consistant problems with the ABS -activates for no reason/doesnt activate when it is supposed to/when activated it doesnt slow the car down/when activates -all brake power is gone. The left front tire locks up and skids regularly when braking but ABS doesnt activate. An independant mech pointed out the dealership had turned my rotors to a point beyond the "machine to" and they failed to sand the rotors which was causing the horrible grinding. I spoke with the dealership general and maintenance managers. We all observed remeasuring of the rotors then they replaced them *too thin*. Managers stated they didnt know anything about "machine to" specifications and they told me they dont sand rotors after turning them. Untrue: the second time they turned them, they did sand them .