Table 1 shows nine common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc rotor (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (six problems).
Brake rotors will rust and pit within 48 hours of rain or in very humid weather if car is not used to rub off rust. Pitted rotor causes heavy vibration whenever I apply the brake. To correct problem I must have rotors resurfaced or replaced often. Read details...
Sometimes, during regular braking, rear brakes lock and car does not stop. Happens on asphalt even at slow speeds. Online research reveals that this is a common issue that seems to stem from a few causes at time of production. Read details...
2001 Cavalier struck a 1997 Dodge van broadside traveling through a highway intersection I slammed on brakes to no avail when van turned left in front of me. Read details...