1993 Chevrolet Cavalier service brakes, hydraulic problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving brake light illuminated on the dashboard. When this occurred vehicle was immediately taken to the dealership, who d indicated that the rear brake system collapsed and was losing brake fluid. Consumer felt that this may have been caused by the defect described in the hydraulic brake…”
filed Aug 10, 2004
“Various problems regarding 1993 chevrolet cavalier..one complaint submitted on numerous mvoq forms. *mr consumer lost brakes without warning. Dealer discovered that brake fluid line failed. Fuel line failed due to corrosion. Both horizontal and vertical components of the driver's seat were falling…”
filed Jul 20, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr
000524001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2000Complaints that the abs indicator lamp is "on". *yc
9709015015A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 1997Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
970801735026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 13 | 5% |
| 2004 Cavalier | 13 | 4% |
| 2003 Cavalier | 30 | 4% |
| 2002 Cavalier | 22 | 11% |
| 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% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 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.