2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Brakes Problems

“While driving home from thanksgiving I was unable to shift my manual transmission, and I noticed that the clutch appeared stuck to the floor. The remainder of the way home (30 miles) if I slowed down the would stall as I could not push the clutch in. The car, a 2004 Cavalier, has a total of 42000 miles on it. Upon getting the car to the dealer I was told the master cylinder, the slave.”

“First, thank you for listening. I have a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier base model. 2.2 ecotec engine. The ABS, lowtrac, and service light comes on in the vehicle when placed in drive or reverse. Car hesitates and wants to shut down every time!! When it first started to happen, it could be shut off and re-started and the lights would go out. Now they are is on all the time! I have also noticed when on slippery roadways the ABS does not work in the vehicle> I have slid sideways and through intersections . …”

“In wet conditions my 2004 Cavalier does not stop well. When I went through the car wash it almost didn't stop when I approached the road, narrowly avoiding an accident. When I took it to the dealer, they told me that they didn't have any problems when they washed the car and then drove it. So they sent me away and didn't fix anything. I'm scared that my teenagers may not be safe in this car in wet conditions. I have no problems with my envoy or my vibe at the same car wash. I've worked at GM for 30 years and take good care of my cars.”

“I have had problems with brake grinding since I bought my 04 Cavalier. It has been into the dealership 3 times and each time I was told there was only rust build up and it was sanded off only to reccur. The last time in the dealership, I was told my car was no longer under warranty and if I wanted a brake job done it would be in excess of $140.00...this...was for the same problem the car was in for the previous 2 times and no new brakes installed..only the rust ground off. My check engine light periodically goes off and on and the dealership cannot determine why. …”

“In rainy conditions, my Cavalier does not seem to stop well and the ABS is overactive. Puddles, wet roads, rain, and snow seem to have adverse effects on my stopping abilities. In two different rain storms I have almost hit a possum, a cop, a tree limb, other cars, and missed an intersection; non of which had anything to do with speeding. The lack of stopping ability is dangerous to me and others driving around me. My car is scheduled for a diagnostics check to find out what can be done about this problem. I do not feel safe driving my car anymore.”