Brake Electric Antilock Problems of Chevrolet Cavalier - part 2

Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash.

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This failure is the third one experienced. The first two were reported to mac haik service center and supposedly repaired by replacing the rear drums. I am currently filing a complaint against Chevrolet because of the number of times this rear brake lockup has occured.

The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. When applying the brakes hears a squeaky sound. The manufacturer has been contacted.

Abs system is working intermittently, and when applying the brakes at any speed back wheels lock up.

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.

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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. ".

While driving about any mph had been having problems with the abs. When stepping on the brake pedal the vehicle won't stop on time. Dealer told consumer that many Chevrolet Cavaliers had been having the same problem with the abs brakes.

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When brakes were applied the pedal became hard, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing a minior collision. The dealer has been notified.

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.

While driving vehicle about 15 mph the consumer said when she stepped on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, the vehicle started humping back and foward with no reason. Vehicle had been taken to dealer and they had to turn rotors.

Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes, under normal braking conditions, the pedal is very hard and the brakes lock up. Driver has to downshift to get vehicle to stop. On 3/2/98, the front brake rotors were turned. Taken to dealer 2 other times for brake problems. Dealer could not find any prolbems with the vehicle. Driver was involved in a crash on 8/17/98 because of this condition.

Anti lock brakes lock, up causing loss of control a collision on two separate occasions.

Vehicle spun 360 degrees, crashing into guardrail, when brakes locked up when applied in an emergency.

When driver applied the brakes the vehicle did not stop, causing the driver to be involved in an accident.

When the brakes are applied the rear end jumps. The dealer has not been able to correct the problem. Gm told consumer that this is normal.

Vehicles dies intermittently after a cold start. After restarting vehicle, the engine will race. Also vehicle accelerated forward without accelerator being applied. Brakes were applied, but were unable to stop vehicle, it surged forward almost hitting another vehicle.

Brakes/rotors: driving approximately 50mph and attempting to slow down, brakes went all the way to the floor and did not work. Took in for repair, and they said nothing was wrong. They resurfaced the rotors and replaced one lug and stud with strip, cleaned and rear overlapping operation. Took vehicle home and drove vehicle on 07-Jul-97, and on the way home the brakes were dragging/grinding and pulling like the brakes are locked.

While driving on interstate about 50 to 55mph, applied brakes, causing the vehicle to spin around facing oncoming traffic, resulting in an accident.

Abs brakes have been changed 4 times in 7 months.

Started to stop, abs brakes gave out; kicked in few minutes later. Steering wheel w/ strong pulling, hard turning or correcting; hard turning r/l. Rpms revved but did not accelerate, gears shifted hard from 2nd to 3rd.

Noisy abs brakes, also replaced noisy power steering valve.

Anti-lock brake system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which could have resulted in a crash. When applying brakes in a emergency / suddenly, the pedal is rigid and does not depress, causing vehicle to not stop on wet pavement / rain / snowy weather conditions. Dealer cannot determine the problem.

Antilock brake locked up.

Abs brake system locks and unlocks by itself. Tt.

Anti-lock brakes lock up and vehicle skids to a stop if the brake pedal is depressed at low speeds from a cold start. This is a common problem, per several local mechanics.

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Consumer noticed vehicle showed premature wear of braking system . Brakes have been replaced several times.

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Applied brakes at about 2 or 3 mph and did not stop.

Intermittently when brakes are applied vehicle will surge forward. Pedal goes partially to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle.

While depressing brakes consumer noticed a thumbing noise coming from brakes. Technician stated inter lock brakes needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.

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When the brakes are applied, there is a grinding and a flapping noise. Cause is unknown. The dealer has been contacted. Ph.

The braking system continually fails, the anti-lock brakes are faultly, they do not work as they are supposed to, they have a tendacy to hold and stick at both instant and immediate pressure with out release, as well as during normal driving at low speeds which may or may not call for instant braking.

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 depressing brakes noticed brakes werejerking/ rubbing, and pulling to either side, pulsating and locking. Dealer has been contacted, and cant duplicate problem. Please provide further information.

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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.