2001 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 46 complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 35,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 35,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
2001 cavalier struck a 1997 dodge van broadside traveling through a highway intersection I slammed on brakes to no avail when van turned left in front of me.
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. Repairs will be outrageousely expensive.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Electrical system 59 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Transmission 28 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints
- Suspension 17 complaints