2004 Chevrolet Cavalier service brakes, hydraulic problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 8, 2008
“Back right rear spring broke on the brake, according to dealership this was the 3rd one they had seen on this model. The tire locked up completely and this has now caused problems with the idling of the vehicle. *tr”
filed Sep 4, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Cavalier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 13 | 5% |
| 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% |
| 1993 Cavalier | 53 | 36% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.