1997 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 75 complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier, 10% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 75 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
My concern is the car is only 3 yrs old and we are continueing to have problems occur, the cigarette lighter has a short in it as well.
Tl* 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.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Electrical system 118 complaints
- Engine 103 complaints
- Steering 86 complaints
- Air bags 82 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 46 complaints
- Suspension 32 complaints
- Fuel system 25 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints