Parking Brake Problems of Chevrolet Cavalier

Chevrolet Cavalier owners have reported 6 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's conventional parking brake (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Chevrolet Cavalier


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of Chevrolet Cavalier

The Conventional Parking Brake problem

When emergency brake is on vehicle will still move. Sometimes it feels like someone is pressing on gas. Vehicle is going to take off an possibly hurt someone. Only way to stop is to put vehicle in neutral. Please provide any further information.   Read details...

The Parking Brake problem

Vehicle was parked on an incline and park brake was not applied. Vehicle rolled back about 30 feet, and struck another vehicle. There was minor damage to vehicle; however, there were no injuries.   Read details...

The Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problem

Dt:the contact complained about two different problems. The rear seat belt were not retracting. A piece of plastic broken on the seat belts. The seat belts were inoperable. The dealership has been contacted and the seat belts could be repaired at contact's expense.   Read details...




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