1999 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 56 complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 56 17% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While traveling at a slow speed the brake pedal was depressed, but it felt like it was locked and it would not go down, causing the car to rear end the truck in front of it .
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the ABS light illuminated on the instrument panel and the rear brakes would not respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated that the electronic brake control module would have to be replaced and the brakes would be cleaned and adjusted. The failure continued after the repairs and the electronic tracking system light illuminated on the instrument panel.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Electrical system 52 complaints
- Engine 48 complaints
- Steering 31 complaints
- Air bags 24 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 15 complaints