8.5
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
95,000 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- many say disable (1 reports)
brakes problem
Helpful Websites About 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier abs very sensitive, almost impossible to stop wet or snow
2007Jun 15
Cavalier 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
Braking on wet pavement and ice was awful. I had to drive so slow on either one, for fear that I would run a red light because the braking wouldn't be effective. I finally replaced my cavalier with my Honda Civic and it works much better. The cavalier was awesome for gas mileage (got around 45 mpg on the highway) but the braking was scary. We almost ran into a couple of cars when it was just sprinkling out on the pavement.
2008Jan 10
Cavalier 4 DR 2.4L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 160,000 miles
My 1998 Cavalier overall has been a great car with the exception of its brakes. The brakes on this car really suck in the winter. The ABS light comes on all the time and it seems like you are sliding when braking. Also when I accelerate the low trax light always comes on. All this with brand new tires. This is definitely NOT a winter car. Other than the brake problems it has been a very good car. I have over 160,000 miles and have had to put very little money into the car except for the brakes!! I bought this car brand new and initially didn't seem to have the brake problems.
1999Dec 01
Cavalier
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
I have never driven a car so hard to stop if wet or snow. ABS comes on but car keeps going going going. My father in law bought it new, an I remember he asked me about the clunking noise, soon after after he bought it. It had 27000 miles on it a few years ago and first time I was on snow, it would not stop, ABS pumping ka-klunk-klunk-klunk, car just rolling and rolling. Had complete brake over haul at dealer at 30000 mile, that never fixed it. My son was on wet pavement today, some car up ahead came to a sudden stop, this car had no problem on the wet pavement, my son said car took forever to stop and then hit car in front. No damage to car in front but Cavalier has now major damage. Brand new Michelin's on the Cavalier, less than 10,000 miles since brake job a dealer. We only use Cavalier as if it were a bicycle to go store local stores a low speeds, and try not to drive when it rains. I can't believe there has not been a recall on this abs problem, and I am reading some owners have pulled their abs fuse to disable and report they can finally stop on snow, etc.without gliding for ever like no brakes.
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2009Oct 24
Cavalier RS 2.2L
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This car has the worst brakes I have ever encountered. If you would like to be able to stop when you please simply do not drive this car when snowing, raining, or any ice on the road.
Once you need to stop, it will simply be too late.
Robert S.
Woodbury, MN, USA
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