2002 Chevrolet Cavalier service brakes, hydraulic problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet cavalier. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact applied the brakes and suddenly the pedal traveled to the floor. The contact downshift and engaged the parking brake. The vehicle came to a stop and was driven to his residence with caution. The contact…”
filed Jun 28, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that his front brakes were in need of replacement after 10,000 miles. In addition, the hydraulic brakes continued to lock on the vehicle while driving in forward or reverse. There were no warning indicators that indicated that the…”
filed Jan 21, 2009
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% |
| 2001 Cavalier | 32 | 13% |
| 2000 Cavalier | 41 | 13% |
| 1999 Cavalier | 45 | 19% |
| 1998 Cavalier | 54 | 16% |
| 1997 Cavalier | 58 | 11% |
| 1996 Cavalier | 54 | 11% |
| 1995 Cavalier | 25 | 9% |
| 1994 Cavalier | 60 | 28% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 53 | 36% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.