2005 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 17 complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 5% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 47,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 47,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the brakes complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Dt: 1997 chevrolet cavalier. Sometimes the steering wheel will not allow the consumer to turn it toward the left. This happened at least 4 times. The last time it happened at an intersection, which caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle. Consumer was able to steer vehicle safely to the curb. She was driving around 20-30 MPH. Sometimes the ABS light came on and turned off by itself. The first time the steering problem occurred was on 7-25-05 ,and the last time was on 7-27-05.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds a noise was heard and when depressing the brake pedal, excessive pressure was needed to stop. The vehicle jerked before stopping. It was driven to the dealer who determined the front rotors were rusted. The dealer machined the rotors to remove the rust.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Electrical system 216 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints