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1989 Chevrolet Cavalier Brakes Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
9%of 43 total for the year
Median mileage
106,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier, 9% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005166%
2004144%
2003345%
20022915%
20014217%
20004514%
19995121%
19985917%
19976412%
19966012%
19952610%
19946531%
19935336%
19925138%
199159%
199024%
198949%
198818%
198728%

Other parts of the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier

Engine cooling
10 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology