2003 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes problems

Filed Dec 14, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · GA

Metal on metal noise found out shoes and rotors are damageddamaged. I have no money. V can't fix this. Smell inside of leak. Temp running high. 200.

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 77,700 miles · WA

My son was pulling into a parking lot and as he describes it, everything but the radio went dead all by itself (the engine died and there was no power steering or brakes). Obviously the same symptoms as the current recalls. I called the dealer and was told the car isn't on the list. I've complained to chevy and am getting the runaround by multiple members of their "consumer support team" (we've assigned you a service request number but I am to wait until it happens again and then bring it in "so we could start reviewing on your case"). I took it to my own mechanic and he ran a bunch of tests but couldn't find anything that would cause the car to die.

Filed Jan 8, 2011 · Brakes, Fuel system · 75,000 miles · 00

Trans axle went out april 09 with a horrible mess of oil, steering rack replaced 6 months later, driver side window/ motor problem, fuel pump went 75,000 a bit shy of a year later. Now my defrost isn't working; possibly the switch 85,000. Had brakes done twice so far with leaks; this includes hydraulics, rotors, pads, shoes etc. My steering has seized while driving. This car has been a very expensive inconvenience.

Filed Jun 23, 2010 · Brakes, Engine · 102,000 miles · CA

Abs, trac off and check engine lights stay on. There is a tsb on this but since it affects brake operation this should be a mandatory recall.

Filed Feb 14, 2008 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · IL

The traction-control does not work. The dashboard shows the "service," "ABS," and "low trac" light. These typically come on soon after the engine is started, when the brakes are pressed or the steering wheel is turned.

Filed Nov 16, 2006 · Brakes · 25,000 miles · PA

I have a 2003 cavalier and I am experiencing problems with front brake rotors again. When car was 1 1/2 years old I experienced wheel vibration, took car to dealership where I bought it and they told me that the brake rotors were warped and that they would replace them under warranty. I checked them about 2 weeks later and found that all they did was turn the rotors down they didn't replace them . Vibration problem was fixed I thought . Got new tires on car and about 6 months later the vibration problem surfaced again. So I took car to a regular brake repair shop and was informed that the rotors were indeed warped. So had the work done for about 350.00 this lasted for awhile till warranty is out now problem is back again. To me it seems like a manufacturing defect/ or it could be the cheap factory wheels. Car is a big disappointment. First brake service was 20 thousand plus miles, second time car has 45000 on it, these are mostly highway miles not a lot of stop and go. I have a 94 s-10 with 109000 miles and it,s only had 3 brake jobs in 12 yrs. This car is only three yrs old with low miles and it,s on it,s third time.

Filed Aug 16, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 1,392 miles · NY

Dt: the consumer owns a 2003 chevrolet caviler. Was losing control of the steering and the brakes. It started in the winter. The consumer stated the direction that car was headed was the way it stayed. Also, she noticed that there was a hum in the steering wheel which lasted a couple of seconds each time. The consumer contacted the dealer, and they said that it did not sound to them as dangerous. A couple of months later the problem finally came to ahead in june. Lights came on the dashboard. The belt broke, and the alternator seized. When the car was repaired by the dealer they concluded the alternator and the belt malfunctioned. Also heard a grinding noise in the brakes. The dealer never did any repairs to the steering. The consumer said that the key was hot after it had been in the ignition. And the steering wheel was tight when turning to the right. The car went back to the dealer , and she did not have the tightness to the steering. But, the car was still pulling to the right. The brakes were spongy. There was a popping sound in the front wheel. There was a delay in the speed of the car. And almost had a collision.

Filed Aug 6, 2005 · Brakes · 42,500 miles · TN

Rear drums are wearing out faster than front brakes.

Filed Jun 29, 2005 · Brakes, Fuel system · WV

The service engine soon, ABS and track off lights began turning off and on periodically in mid may 2005. The car was taken to the dealer on may 19, 2005 for routine service and for the warning lights just mentioned. The lights began turning on again and the car was taken back to the dealer on june 20, 2005. The leftwheel sensor, and an oxygen sensor were replaced, this, I was told,would fix the problem. On june 24th the car began miss firing on my way to work. The problem was so severe that I had to have the car towed to another dealer. This dealer's techincian informed me that the fuel pump was bad, and probably was on the 20th, when the other dealer serviced it. And more upsetting to me, I was further informed that the wheel sensor dealer #1 had replaced was still not working properly. I now have paid nearly $1200.00 in repair costs, and my car is still miss firing, the three lights I listed above are still on, and now the check engine light is on too. The car is totally unsafe to drive. It has just under 50k miles, I drive carefully and the car has been very well maintained. I truely believe there is a serious and dangerous defect with this vehicle that gm's trained mechanics are unable to diagnose and repair. This, I was told

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Brakes · 9,800 miles · IL

Dt: caller says rear driver side wheel locks up under 30 MPH. When caller hits brake he can feel it grab. When he tries to take off he can feel it hold longer than it should be holding. Vehicle has been to 2 different dealers, and they said it was normal. Manufacturer said they could not find anything on it in their search ,and offered the caller a free oil change.