2003 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 43 complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 10,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 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 | 19 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 10,000 miles, and 87% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I have a major problem with a vehicle that I recently purchased. I bought a 2003 cavalier and there was a problem with it last week. I need to know exactly who to talk to before I take any further actions. My car is supposed to have an extended warranty on it and I know that I'm supposed to be able to get a rental car. Well, here's the situation last week, I was driving my car and went to make a turn and my steering wheel locked up while I was driving.
The traction-control does not work. The dashboard shows the "service," "ABS," and "low trac" light. These typically come on soon after the engine is started, when the brakes are pressed or the steering wheel is turned.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Fuel system 406 complaints
- Electrical system 109 complaints
- Lighting 74 complaints
- Engine 49 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 38 complaints
- Suspension 22 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints