2002 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 30 complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 18,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 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 18 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 18,000 miles, and 72% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I have already reported a complaint to general motors and have a file #. I warned them and experienced myself that the ABS were dangerous and I was exposed to near accidents because of the brakes freezing and skidding when hitting a bump or patch of ice. The brakes skid and do not stop. This complaint was put in over six months ago. Now my daughter was in an accident. She was telling me about the brakes skidding and not stopping.
Brake lines are corroded way too early. Began leaking. I'm trying to replace them myself, because I don't have 1500-2000 dollars for parts and labor. Luckily the brakes pedals went to the floor in the driveway when I found the leaks.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints