2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 17%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier, 17% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Two days ago, my ABS (anti-lock brake system) warning light came on. I took it to the shop and they diagnosed that my electronic brake control moduel (ebcm) was bad and that I needed a new one. Given that my car is a 2001 Cavalier with less than 47,000 miles, they said this was very unusual. Repairs will be outrageousely expensive.”
NHTSA complaint #10096113, filed 2004-10, 47,000 miles“I was driving my car on the highway and my ABS light came on. Took it to a automobile repair place on 8/26/04 they found code c1214 solenoid relay ckt open. Connector to ebcm was not completely on. They reinstalled. Then on 3/22/05 ABS light came on again while driving on highway. Took it to auto repair shop found code c1214 sollenoid relay coil or contact circuit open. They checked connections and replaced fuse. The ABS light went on again on 4/30/05 same.”
NHTSA complaint #10118780, filed 2005-05, 38,000 miles“Brake rotors will rust and pit within 48 hours of rain or in very humid weather if car is not used to rub off rust. Pitted rotor causes heavy vibration whenever I apply the brake. To correct problem I must have rotors resurfaced or replaced often.”
NHTSA complaint #10082586, filed 2004-07, 14,000 miles“Sometimes, during regular braking, rear brakes lock and car does not stop. Happens on asphalt even at slow speeds. Online research reveals that this is a common issue that seems to stem from a few causes at time of production.”
NHTSA complaint #10745488, filed 2015-08, 73,000 miles“Hit the brakes to avoid a rear end crash andabs and trac off service lights illuminated, there was no collision, had the car diagnosed with both front ABS sensor harness was worn-out had to fix and replace and cost 398.81$”
NHTSA complaint #10565900, filed 2014-02, 109,541 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 16 | 6% |
| 2004 | 14 | 4% |
| 2003 | 34 | 5% |
| 2002 | 29 | 15% |
| 2001 | 42 | 17% |
| 2000 | 45 | 14% |
| 1999 | 51 | 21% |
| 1998 | 59 | 17% |
| 1997 | 64 | 12% |
| 1996 | 60 | 12% |
| 1995 | 26 | 10% |
| 1994 | 65 | 31% |
| 1993 | 53 | 36% |
| 1992 | 51 | 38% |
| 1991 | 5 | 9% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 4 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 8% |
| 1987 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
56 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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