Five problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier based on all problems reported for the 2002 Cavalier.
Driver was heading south on i684, on the exit ramp to 287 west, in heavy traffic. Vehicle suddenly appeared to shut off, making it impossible to steer and brake. Driver ran off the road and went nose first into a ditch, damaging the frame, radiator, airco and nose of vehicle. The vehicle was totaled as a result.
I was driving on the highway and a driver traveling well under the posted speed limit cut in front of me. I stepped on the brakes and the car started sliding and when I attempted turn the wheel to avoid collision, the wheel was locked and would not turn causing me to hit the car square in the rear. Upon impact, both airbags deployed. Airbags never touched me, but the driver's side cover shattered the windshield and the passenger side cover shattered the passenger window.
When applying the brakes steering became hard to control. As result, vehicle sled into a pole. Vehicle was totaled due to the damage. Also, dual airbags deployed.
Charged 165. 00 for a service that should have been covered under warranty.
When applying brakes at any speed rear brakes squeal. Dealer has been notified on several occasions, and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide further information. . . .