2000 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 51 complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 51 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 39,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 39,000 miles, and 70% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
After purchase of my vehicle - battery was dead dealer replaced new battery lost coolant - engine was smoking then found out vehicle was on recall had to replace rotors and pads with less than 20,000 miles on vehicle something needs to be done to improve the brake system on the chevy cavaliers they do not last. I commute to work by train and hardly drive so I was surprised with all the problems with this vehicle with not alot of miles.
Anti-lock brakes lock up and vehicle skids to a stop if the brake pedal is depressed at low speeds from a cold start. This is a common problem, per several local mechanics.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Electrical system 78 complaints
- Engine 54 complaints
- Fuel system 43 complaints
- Steering 28 complaints
- Body & structure 27 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints
- Lighting 20 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints