Chevrolet Cavalier owners have reported 20 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock control unit/module (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
When brakes are applied the car begins to jerk and it makes stopping distance extremely long. Read details...
Two days ago, my abs (anti-lock brake system) warning light came on. I took it to the shop and they diagnosed that my electronic brake control moduel (ebcm) was bad and that I needed a new one. Given that my car is a 2001 Cavalier with less than 47,000 miles, they said this was very unusual. Read details...
When brake applied theirs a shimmy in the front end of the vehicle. The dealership indicated that this is a result of the brake rotor being out of round. Consumer had rotor replaced problem still occurs. Please provide more details. Ts Read details...
Front brake pad and rotor has been changed four times. Dealer has not been notified. Please provide further information. Ph Read details...
Brake lining rusted, causing the brakes to fail. Consumer had the vehicle towed to a repair shop for diagnosis of the problem. Also, consumer contacted the manufacturer, who insisted there was not much they could do, and consumer should take the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealership. Read details...