18 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer states there is a malfunction with the abs system. At any speed, when brakes are applied, abs kicks on and does not catch, but starts to jolt. Brake pedal seems to catch/release over and over, which caused extended stopping distances. Also causes rolling foward or backward in any weather condition or under any driving circumstances. Consumer has barely had an accident up to this point. Vehicle has rolled into traffic several times and consumer was forced to use the emergency brake to avoid an accident.
When attempting to brake vehicle continued to roll intermittently, resulting in extended stopping distance .
When I depress my brakes after the car has sat awhile, they lock up slamming the car to a stop. When it gets icy out my tires will lock up and I will go into a skid.
3 minors injured. Car totaled. Brakes applied, but car would not stop and hit embankment.
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The defective braking system malfunctioned, causing the brakes to wear unevenly which resulted in extended stopping distance, and could cause a crash. Please provide further information.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes there is a grinding sound/ knocking noise when releasing the brake's and the dealer can't determine the caus eof the problem.
When first starting vehicle steering wheel locks up and continues not to move as a result of the wheel locking , brakes will also not work.
The vehicle purchased has not reached 2 years old, yet we have had numerous problems with the abs system. The better business bureau,as well as, the Chevrolet customer service department has been contacted. A wendy lewis at the customer service dept. Has not returned any of our phone calls(she has had 3 messages left for her). We feel as though our case is not being taken seriously. We have allowed 3 chevy dealerships try and remedy the problem for a total of 5 times. The TN state lemon law constitutes 4 or more repairs on the same part makes the car defective. It is time for a change. A car that is not even 2 years old should not have this problem, especially 5 times. Please help us in any way you can.
Intermittent braking problem. Brakes "lock-up"and vehicle skids under all normal braking conditions, particularly when vehicle is "cold. " when problem occurs, brake pressure is lost and it does not seem like car will stop. Can occur on relatively level roads and steep inclines alike at beginning braking speeds from 5mph up to 45mph. Vehicle also makes loud popping sounds when braking system is malfunctionning. Vehicle has been examined and test driven 4 times by different Chevrolet dealers and each time they "couldn't duplicate problem. " I have a friend who drives the same model Cavalier who has experienced the same braking problems and has also been told that there was "no problem/couldn't duplicate problem. ".
When applying brakes vehicle shakes and makes noises. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced the rotors and front brakes. Also, dealer had to adjust the brakes when these are self-adjusting brakes.
Intermittently when brakes are applied vehicle will surge forward. Pedal goes partially to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle.
Vehicle suddenly accelerates on its own when cruising at a low speed up to very high speeds. Brake responded, but sometimes were very hard. Dealer has been contacted.
When applying the abs brakes on wet or dry pavement pedal goes to the floor , causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
When the brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified. Owner was told that the rotors were warped which causes the vehicle to shake and vibrate during heavy braking.
Abs brakes; on several occasions, when applying brakes in normal conditions, the brakes lock up. Cause unknown. Please provide any details.
Abs brakes go on by themselves intermittently at high speeds within 20 minutes of startup.