Chevrolet Cavalier owners have reported 6 problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Cavalier based on all problems reported for the Cavalier.
Brake lines are corroded way too early. Began leaking. I'm trying to replace them myself, because I don't have 1500-2000 dollars for parts and labor. Luckily the brakes pedals went to the floor in the driveway when I found the leaks.
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The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that when engaging the brakes, all the brake fluid leaked from the brake line. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 118,500. The VIN was unavailable.
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Speedometer stops working and stays on 100 car only has 35,000 miles, also the power steering line broke open and the emergency brake at times pops onto my tire causing my car to slam forward and then it releases. I replaced the brake line and the power steering line but the main problem is the speedometer /cluster.
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The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact applied the brakes and suddenly the pedal traveled to the floor. The contact downshift and engaged the parking brake. The vehicle came to a stop and was driven to his residence with caution. The contact detected that the rear brake line had completely rusted. The brake line was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000. The VIN was unavailable.
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier brake lines were rusted. The rear brake lines and hoses have been replced three times due to rust. The consumer requested reombursement from the manufacturer.
The brake line erupted and caused loss of brake fluid when it leaked onto the transmission while driving. A repair shop made repairs. Consumer stated the brake line was left out of the clamp that holds the brake line on transmission causing it to vibrate and eventually rubbing a hole into the line.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Electric Antilock problems | |
| Brake Disc Rotor problems | |
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Foundation Components problems | |
| Abs Brake Fail problems | |
| Brake Abs Warning Light problems | |
| Brake Disc Pads problems | |
| Brake Disc problems | |
| Brake Master Cylinder problems | |
| Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems |