2003 Chevrolet Cavalier: brake failure

Filed Apr 16, 2009 · Engine · 79,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet cavalier. While driving 65 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle shut off and the brakes failed. She then noticed that the steering became stiff. She was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder and had it towed to her destination. The contact did not notice any warnings prior to the failure. She is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer advised her to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. She would not be compensated for the repairs because there was no recall available. The failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2009 · Fuel system · 51,000 miles · FL

Bought 2003 cavalier 7-26-2003, brand new. Stalled while driving 3-31-04 - smelled burning/chemical smell- car restarted - took to dealer - dealer found no problem. To dealer 3 times to fix detective exterior lighting 2004/2005. Several additional engine stalls 2004-2009 - car restarted. On 3-6-09 stalled while driving - wouldn't start - towed to dealer- dealer said fuel pump went bad - will repair at my expense - over $1,000. Dealer asked if I have extended warranty - I don't. When the car stalls out I have no brakes, no power steering - it is terrifying and very unsafe. And if the car is repaired is it going to be any safer? Will the same problem keep recurring as it did with the lighting signals? I am a safe driver, I am the only driver of this car, the car has only 51,000 miles on it, I only drive 10 miles to and from work, it is garage kept. I have owned several cars and have kept them all for many years and I have never had a major repair such as this occur on such a young car. This problem has been apparent since I bought the car but the dealer has ignored and neglected it at the expense of me and my family's health. I have children and grandchildren that are driven in this vehicle and could be victims of this defect. For the public safety in the u.s. Please request a recall of this component (fuel pump). This is a serious matter and should be remediated as soon as possible. Please help before a deadly accident occurs.

Filed Oct 10, 2007 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet cavalier. While driving 55 MPH the vehicle stalled. There was a loss of power steering and the brakes failed. The engine shut off and the vehicle would not restart. The oil warning indicator light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The road conditions were not a factor. The dealer information is unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 55,000. Updated 1/02/08 . *lj updated 12/12/07

Filed May 26, 2005 · Brakes · 1,000 miles · MD

Brake failure, 1st happened at 1024 miles, dealer reluctley fixed it, happened again at 19.500, dealer and gm refused to fix.

Filed Dec 4, 2004 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · CA · crash

1) brake failure, warped rotors and hubs, lro. 2) crash, rear end collision. Property damage. 3) gm refused to fix 2003 cavalier on 01-17-04 under warranty and as a result a crash happened on 02-28-04, a rear end collision due to brake failure.cause was defective factory equipment, warped rotors and hubs resulting in violent judder, shutter, and chatter, due to a lateral brake run out problems.this condition shows up thru the steering wheel which shakes violently when applying the brakes, especially on the freeway at 70 MPH. It's a total out of control condition.there is indeed 2 tsb's out on the lro problem from gm, tsb 01-05-23-001a, brake lateral runout,tsb 00-05-05-22-002b, brakes rotor service guide on 02-28-04 my daughter audra m griffin crashed into a 2001 ford pickup due to front brake failure. My daughters statement was "daddy the brakes didn't work", this after an extreme nasty gram (fax) was sent to jessica white gm customer service about the dangerous condition regarding my from brake system. Gm absolutely refused to fix this unsafe condition under my warranty contract. They did nothing thus endangering me and my family. Fast action is required to investigate and get this car fixed pronto. So far gm seems content to do nothing. They now seem to be more interested in avoiding legal liability, then they are about my safety.

Filed Jul 11, 2003 · Brakes, Seat belts · IN

When applying the brakes, the pedal goes to the floor, accompanied by a grinding noise. *ak. Also the passenger seat belt retractor was replaced ph.