2004 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes complaints

Filed Nov 1, 2005 · Brakes · 48,540 miles · PA

In rainy conditions, my cavalier does not seem to stop well and the ABS is overactive. Puddles, wet roads, rain, and snow seem to have adverse effects on my stopping abilities. In two different rain storms I have almost hit a possum, a cop, a tree limb, other cars, and missed an intersection; non of which had anything to do with speeding. The lack of stopping ability is dangerous to me and others driving around me. My car is scheduled for a diagnostics check to find out what can be done about this problem. I do not feel safe driving my car anymore.

Filed Sep 19, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 3,800 miles · PA

I have a 2004 chevy cavalier which has been in no accidents and is very well taken care of. The paint on this car, and other cars like it, is peeling and chipping all over the place for no reason. The door edges, bumpers, hood, and fender all have chips of paint missing or about to fall off. The clear coat on the car is also very bad and is scratched very easily and washing the car sometimes does more bad than good. I have also noticed that the rotors and drums warp very easily on this car. I have had to replace the rotors and might have to replace the drums soon. I am not the only person with such a problem that I have talked to.

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Brakes · VA

I have noticed excessive brake fad at speeds of higher than 50 miles per hour, but not in excess of 65 miles per hour. The problem also happens when the roads are little more than damp. It would seem that the brake pads and/or shoes are either too small for the car or the material is not of good quality. I have 2 other chevrolet vehicles that do not have this problem. Only my 2004 cavalier has this problem.

Filed May 7, 2004 · Brakes · NY

Possible brake or accelerator defect in 2004 chevrolet cavalier. *mr the brake pedal was three inches higher than the accelerator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in which they found no problems. *sc