1996 Chevrolet Cavalier service brakes, hydraulic problems
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: the consumer stated he bought a car on 6-29-05 from klick lewis inc. On his way home when he applied the brakes, suddenly the car felt like it was coming apart. He called the dealer where he bought the car and they told him the vehicle needed front rotors. On friday 7-15-05; before he had taken…”
filed Jul 25, 2005
“When brakes are applied they engage and release which causes extended stopping distance. The vehicle stops when the brake pedal is slammed on, which engages the abs. The dealership has checked the brake rotors , pads, all components in the front suspension and tires. They we fine. The cause of the…”
filed Jan 13, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 13 | 5% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 13 | 4% |
| 2003 Cavalier | 30 | 4% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 22 | 11% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 32 | 13% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 41 | 13% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 45 | 19% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 54 | 16% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 58 | 11% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 25 | 9% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 60 | 28% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 53 | 36% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.