Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 4615 | 10023171 | Abs pump running when not needed. *nj | 10/31/2007 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 3477 | 10014875 | Tech 2 displays asterisk for the left front wheel speed sensor. *tt | 05/11/2005 | ||
| 00966 | 01/01/2004 | 00966A | 10007816 | Anti-lock braking system (abs) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| 00966B | 01/01/2004 | 10007293 | Abs front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 709 | 09/01/2005 | 10018156 | Car issues - fix it right the first time (new issues in bold). to include 2006 and 2007 models. gm. tech link. *tt | 12/16/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 040525007 | 06/01/2004 | 10008469 | Anti-lock brake system (abs) warning light on, traction off warning light on, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) c1223 and c1225 set. *tt | 08/02/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/09/2003 | 2 | ||
| I purchased my car in august of20 03. i immediatly had to have the rotors redone. within two months i once again had to have them fixed, this time at the cheverlot dealer in pensacola. within a few months not only did my roters once again begin to pulsate badly, my brakes began to go out. both were redone. the brakes at my cost. it has now been over a month and once again my rotars and brakes are messing up. this is very inconvient for me as i am in the military and i can not be without a car because i live off of base. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 7 | 01/26/2003 | |
| I've owned my 2003 cavalier for 1 yr. 3 months. i'm very irritated with having to go to the dealership every other month for the same problem. i've had my car in 7 times to get the taillight fixed. the first 2 times the light blew out, my radio completely wiped out my preset stations. i also had my car in 2 months after i bought it because there was a bad snow and as i was driving 5 mph i bumped over a pot hole which ended up cracking my spring and strut on the front pass. side. i had to pay out of pocket because the repair was $100 less than my deductible. and i was in the service dept. a week before complaining of a squeak coming from my front tire that they put off as the wheel cover.coincidence?there was no reason that the spring and strut should have cracked like that! i've also, just for the record, asked them twice to check my brakes because as i come to a stop they begin to pulsate. the service dept. told me i needed new brakes.i've only had my car for 1 year, 24,000 mostly highway miles!!! they want $250.00 to fix my brakes and they should still be under warranty. even midas gurantees their brakes w/ a lifetime warranty. you'd think the manufacturer would for an original owner.it's only 2 pads for goodness sake! if i knew how, i'd do it myself. a service tech told me that gm is well aware of these safety hazards that other gm customers like myself are experiencing, yet they aren't doing a recall. something needs to be done before something bad happens to someone while in their vehicle. not doing anything is bad business!! customers should be first priority. as a manufacturer, your responsibility is toward your customer if something you sell or manufacture is defective!!!*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 06/24/2005 | 3 | 01/27/2003 | |
| The service engine soon, abs and track off lights began turning off and on periodically in mid may 2005. the car was taken to the dealer on may 19, 2005 for routine service and for the warning lights just mentioned. the lights began turning on again and the car was taken back to the dealer on june 20, 2005. the leftwheel sensor, and an oxygen sensor were replaced, this, i was told,would fix the problem. on june 24th the car began miss firing on my way to work. the problem was so severe that i had to have the car towed to another dealer. this dealer's techincian informed me that the fuel pump was bad, and probably was on the 20th, when the other dealer serviced it. and more upsetting to me, i was further informed that the wheel sensor dealer #1 had replaced was still not working properly. i now have paid nearly $1200.00 in repair costs, and my car is still miss firing, the three lights i listed above are still on, and now the check engine light is on too. the car is totally unsafe to drive. it has just under 50k miles, i drive carefully and the car has been very well maintained. i truely believe there is a serious and dangerous defect with this vehicle that gm's trained mechanics are unable to diagnose and repair. this, i was told | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 06/24/2005 | 3 | 01/27/2003 | |
| The service engine soon, abs and track off lights began turning off and on periodically in mid may 2005. the car was taken to the dealer on may 19, 2005 for routine service and for the warning lights just mentioned. the lights began turning on again and the car was taken back to the dealer on june 20, 2005. the leftwheel sensor, and an oxygen sensor were replaced, this, i was told,would fix the problem. on june 24th the car began miss firing on my way to work. the problem was so severe that i had to have the car towed to another dealer. this dealer's techincian informed me that the fuel pump was bad, and probably was on the 20th, when the other dealer serviced it. and more upsetting to me, i was further informed that the wheel sensor dealer #1 had replaced was still not working properly. i now have paid nearly $1200.00 in repair costs, and my car is still miss firing, the three lights i listed above are still on, and now the check engine light is on too. the car is totally unsafe to drive. it has just under 50k miles, i drive carefully and the car has been very well maintained. i truely believe there is a serious and dangerous defect with this vehicle that gm's trained mechanics are unable to diagnose and repair. this, i was told | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/18/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Speedometer registers over 120 miles and beyond even when stopped. | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 75000 | ||
| Trans axle went april 09 with a horrible mess of oil, steering rack replaced 6 months later, driver side window/ motor problem, fuel pump went 75,000 a bit shy of a year later. now my defrost isnt working; possibly the switch 85,000. had brakes done twice so far with leaks; this includes hydraulics, rotors, pads, shoes etc. my steering has seized while driving. this car has been a very expensive inconvenience. | |||
| 06/23/2010 | 102000 | ||
| Abs, trac off and check engine lights stay on. there is a tsb on this but since it affects brake operation this should be a mandatory recall | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| The brakes of the consumer's 2003 chevrolet cavalier grind loudly while braking. *nm the consumer also experienced extended stopping distance while braking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the brakes were operating as designed. | |||
| 06/06/2003 | 500 | 20 | |
| While driving approximately every two months the brake light will illuminate the dash board. the fuel pump blew out. the heating a cooling went bad. the vehicle makes noise when making right turns. consumer has not found out what it is as of yet. the vehicle has been into the dealer at least twenty times. *nm | |||
| 09/21/2004 | 10200 | 1 | 07/01/2003 |
| When braking consumer heard a squeaking noise coming from the rear brakes. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician and consumer took the vehicle for a ride and determined that the rear brakes were the problem. the consumer asked if the brakes were covered under the vehicle's warranty and was assured that they were. when the vehicle was returned the next day for repairs someone else told the consumer that the rear brakes were not covered under the warranty. the consumer chose not to have the repairs made. *nm | |||
| 07/14/2004 | 28000 | 1 | |
| While applying the brakes at a low speed, a clicking noise was heard. the consumer stated the part has been repaired five times, however the problem still exist. please provide additional information. *jb | |||
| 11/15/2003 | 7000 | ||
| 1. both brake lights went out w/in month of each other. in the months of july and august. 2. brakes noisy, september 3. trunk would not open, october 4. brakes noisy, again, november 5. car turns off in the middle of an intersection after making a complete stop and trying to speed up. freaking out, i pressed the gas and moved the key in the ignition, then put car in park and got it to start, november. it just seems to me that i have a disfunctional car that when i dont have something wrong with one thing i have to go in to the dealer for another. its a new car and its costing me more problmes and inconviniences than the old '96 i had till i bought this one. | |||
| 03/24/2004 | 6500 | 7 | 06/18/2003 |
| When applying the brakes at night, the headlights and dash lights dim to a softer shade of light. i have also changed the rear single lights in my car three times in the past 6 months. this car has a bad brake problem. the front of the car shakes very bad when you apply the brakes while exiting a highway. city driving is not as bad, but when the brakes get warmed up they pulsate when i come to a stop. at the end of the day, i pull my car into my driveway and the first thing i smell when i get out is a burning smell from the back brakes. i called the fucillo chevy service department in december 2003. i talked to a serviceman about my brake problem. he told me that my pulsating brakes is the abs system working in the snow. now the roads are dry and my brakes are still pulsating. i could not find anything in my original paperwork on my car showing that it has the abs system. now my brakes are shot. the car had only 6500 hundred miles on it when i first called in december of 2003. in june of 2003, i bought this car and test drove it. the car seemed to be a good car, except for the noise that i heard coming from the front left tire area. it sounded like a rubber band when it snaps. i brought it up to my salesmen rocky from the chevy department. he told me that it's a new car. now when the front tires are turned to the right, it makes a crunching noise. when i drive over any bump at any speed, it feels like there are no shocks or struts on this car and makes a bad clunking sound. *nm | |||
| 1 | |||
| A dark brown rust color developed on the front wheels. the dealership in an attempt to correct the problem, changed the brakes, turned the rotor and put new bearings on, but the problem still exist. the dealership indicated that the brown rust color was caused by a failure in the brake system. *jb | |||
| 08/20/2003 | 1500 | 6 | |
| While driving at any speed and whenever the consumer depressed the brake pedal vehicle lost power. also, intermittently cruise control engaged on its own. vehicle would have to be turned off to disengage it. vehicle was taken to dealer several times, and the dealer could not find the causes of the problems.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The brakes grind/squeaked when used for the first time each day. the brakes were also sensitive and grabbed on occasion. the service technician indicated that this was normal operation. *nlm *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/18/2003 | 1392 | 4 | 01/21/2003 |
| Dt: the consumer owns a 2003 chevrolet caviler. was losing control of the steering and the brakes. it started in the winter. the consumer stated the direction that car was headed was the way it stayed. also, she noticed that there was a hum in the steering wheel which lasted a couple of seconds each time. the consumer contacted the dealer, and they said that it did not sound to them as dangerous. a couple of months later the problem finally came to ahead in june. lights came on the dashboard. the belt broke, and the alternator seized. when the car was repaired by the dealer they concluded the alternator and the belt malfunctioned. also heard a grinding noise in the brakes. the dealer never did any repairs to the steering. the consumer said that the key was hot after it had been in the ignition. and the steering wheel was tight when turning to the right. the car went back to the dealer , and she did not have the tightness to the steering. but, the car was still pulling to the right. the brakes were spongy. there was a popping sound in the front wheel. there was a delay in the speed of the car. and almost had a collision. *ak | |||
| 05/24/2005 | 9800 | 1 | 04/26/2005 |
| Dt: caller says rear driver side wheel locks up under 30 mph. when caller hits brake he can feel it grab. when he tries to take off he can feel it hold longer than it should be holding. vehicle has been to 2 different dealers, and they said it was normal. manufacturer said they could not find anything on it in their search ,and offered the caller a free oil change. *ak | |||
| 1 | 12/28/2002 | ||
| When applying the brakes, the pedal goes to the floor, accompanied by a grinding noise. *ak. also the passenger seat belt retractor was replaced ph. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 03/05/2007 | 120000 | 400 | |
| The traction-control does not work. the dashboard shows the service, abs, and low trac light. these typically come on soon after the engine is started, when the brakes are pressed or the steering wheel is turned. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 1666 | 24 | 07/17/2003 |
| Chevrolet cavalier z 2003, multiple failures. *bf the defroster would not clear the windows, the heater did not work, the air bag light illuminated because there was a split in the center of the steering wheel. when the consumer made a right turn a noise was heard. the left rear turn signal bulb was replaced, the right rear brake light bulb. there was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the dealer lubed the front sway bar bushing. the tires were over inflated, so the vehicle would sway when going over bumps, the blower motor, and heater control was replaced. the abs lamp illuminated. the vehicle needed brake pads. there was mold on the drivers front door. the ac compressor was replaced. the window went down extremely slow, the dealer lubed the window track and regulator. the fog light bulb was inoperative, the door latch was inoperative. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 09/04/2003 | 7153 | 2 | 06/17/2003 |
| I have a major problem with a vehicle that i recently purchased. i bought a 2003 cavalier and there was a problem with it last week. i need to know exactly who to talk to before i take any further actions. my car is supposed to have an extended warranty on it and i know that i'm supposed to be able to get a rental car. well, here's the situation last week, i was driving my car and went to make a turn and my steering wheel locked up while i was driving. i was on the way to take it to be looked at and it happpened again, but when i tried to stop, the car just kept going and caused me to crash into another vehicle. when i went to the dealership to speak to someone, they offered no help as far as my rental and warranty. i am angry because this flaw with the car could've resulted in my death. it took over a month to get someone to come take a look at the car and when someone finally came on nov. 2, they said they didn't find anything wrong and that was it. i tried making contact again and got no response. i'm still without my vehicle because even if i pay to have it repaired, there is still the chance that it could happen again.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||
| 05/23/2005 | 1000 | 2 | 07/15/2003 |
| Brake failure, 1st happened at 1024 miles, dealer reluctley fixed it, happened again at 19.500, dealer and gm refused to fix. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 05/23/2005 | 1000 | 2 | 07/15/2003 |
| Brake failure, 1st happened at 1024 miles, dealer reluctley fixed it, happened again at 19.500, dealer and gm refused to fix. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 1 | 12/28/2002 | ||
| When applying the brakes, the pedal goes to the floor, accompanied by a grinding noise. *ak. also the passenger seat belt retractor was replaced ph. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 11/06/2003 | 32000 | 1 | 11/11/2002 |
| Grinding noise in the braking system when brakes are applied. have had the car back to the dealer for service twice. the second time service manager stated that gm was well aware of the problem, that all cavaliers have it and there is nothing they can do about it. service manager stated that it was caused by travel in the calipers.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 1666 | 24 | 07/17/2003 |
| Chevrolet cavalier z 2003, multiple failures. *bf the defroster would not clear the windows, the heater did not work, the air bag light illuminated because there was a split in the center of the steering wheel. when the consumer made a right turn a noise was heard. the left rear turn signal bulb was replaced, the right rear brake light bulb. there was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the dealer lubed the front sway bar bushing. the tires were over inflated, so the vehicle would sway when going over bumps, the blower motor, and heater control was replaced. the abs lamp illuminated. the vehicle needed brake pads. there was mold on the drivers front door. the ac compressor was replaced. the window went down extremely slow, the dealer lubed the window track and regulator. the fog light bulb was inoperative, the door latch was inoperative. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/01/2006 | 25000 | 2 | 03/30/2003 |
| I have a 2003 cavalier and i am experiencing problems with front brake rotors again. when car was 1 1/2 years old i experienced wheel vibration, took car to dealership where i bought it and they told me that the brake rotors were warped and that they would replace them under warranty. i checked them about 2 weeks later and found that all they did was turn the rotors down they didn't replace them . vibration problem was fixed i thought . got new tires on car and about 6 months later the vibration problem surfaced again. so i took car to a regular brake repair shop and was informed that the rotors were indeed warped. so had the work done for about 350.00 this lasted for awhile till warranty is out now problem is back again. to me it seems like a manufacturing defect/ or it could be the cheap factory wheels. car is a big disappointment. first brake service was 20 thousand plus miles, second time car has 45000 on it, these are mostly highway miles not a lot of stop and go. i have a 94 s-10 with 109000 miles and it,s only had 3 brake jobs in 12 yrs. this car is only three yrs old with low miles and it,s on it,s third time. *jb | |||
| 05/23/2005 | 1000 | 2 | 07/15/2003 |
| Brake failure, 1st happened at 1024 miles, dealer reluctley fixed it, happened again at 19.500, dealer and gm refused to fix. | |||
| 12/01/2003 | 21000 | 7 | 06/23/2003 |
| There are numerous things, and the delaership has convinced gm, because i wrote gm about the problems with this, that i am making this stuff up to get an suv. first the radio wasn't working, they put the cable back on said it was loose, its still not sounding like a radio should. next was the popping in the front end, dealership turned rotors, under warranty back brakes squealed real loud they said it was dust i had to pay for that. back brakes still squeal, front end still pops like a bad cv joint. trunk wouldn't shut had to keep slamming it. took it back they greased it worked for awhile starting to get hard to shut sometimes. brake lights and back lights and cruise control quit working . took it to dealership at least 5 or 6 times till they finally replaced it how long it will last i don't know. front sun visor popped when it hung up in rear view mirror real floppy can't use it no more dealer said they ordered it in december. still waiting not fixed. real bad odor of gas in car when tank is half full, no explanation as to why. seat belt makes a funny noise when you are wearing it, pins you back against seat real hard. no explanation for that. have to stop and jerk on it to loosen it like a seat belt should work. dealer says i am imagining this stuff because i do not want car, bought it new still paying for it. been trying to get rid of it they have everyone convinced i am a psycho woman wanting an suv and thats why i am complaining that is all false. just plain hate a car i am paying for.*ak | |||
| 12/30/2004 | 1 | 06/16/2003 | |
| I always noticed on my 2003 chevrolet cavalier that the low trac light would periodically come on when i braked. i thought that this was just because it was a nicer vehicle than my previous one (an old ford escort). i recently took my car to the dealership (integrity chevrolet in parma heights, oh) for 2 recalls. when they finished doing the recall work, they informed me that my front brakes were low. i thought that was unusual since the car was only 1 1/2 years old and had only 23,000 miles. a couple of days later i inquired to the dealership about getting the brakes repaired. they informed me that this was just part of the normal maintenance work and was not covered under the warranty. i thought this was not usual maintenance since a person should not need new brakes after 23,000 miles. i took my car to a local service center a couple of days later to check my brakes. they informed me that not only did i need new brakes, but i also needed new rotors because mine were rusted. this trip to the local service center cost me $423.14. i am still making payments on this car and it is only 1 1/2 years old! this should not be happening to a 1 1/2 year old car with only 23,000 miles! the service center attendant had informed me that they had noticed this with many of the 2003 chevrolet cavaliers. this lead me to believe that the problem with my brakes and rotors is indicative of a manufacturing defect! *jb | |||
| 02/28/2004 | 28000 | 1 | 06/26/2003 |
| 1) brake failure, warped rotors and hubs, lro. 2) crash, rear end collision. property damage. 3) gm refused to fix 2003 cavalier on 01-17-04 under warranty and as a result a crash happened on 02-28-04, a rear end collision due to brake failure.cause was defective factory equipment, warped rotors and hubs resulting in violent judder, shutter, and chatter, due to a lateral brake run out problems.this condition shows up thru the steering wheel which shakes violently when applying the brakes, especially on the freeway at 70 mph. it's a total out of control condition.there is indeed 2 tsb's out on the lro problem from gm, tsb 01-05-23-001a, brake lateral runout,tsb 00-05-05-22-002b, brakes rotor service guide on 02-28-04 my daughter audra m griffin crashed into a 2001 ford pickup due to front brake failure. my daughters statement was daddy the brakes didn't work, this after an extreme nasty gram (fax) was sent to jessica white gm customer service about the dangerous condition regarding my from brake system. gm absolutely refused to fix this unsafe condition under my warranty contract. they did nothing thus endangering me and my family. fast action is required to investigate and get this car fixed pronto. so far gm seems content to do nothing. they now seem to be more interested in avoiding legal liability, then they are about my safety.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 10000 | 6 | 10/09/2003 |
| Six months or so after the purchase of my vehicle i started experiencing rotor problems, i took it to my dealer and they fixed it. it worked well for about a month or so then it start to pulsate and grind again so i took it in and they fixed it again, this is the pattern two months ago was my fith or six time that i have had them fix it. well the problems is getting worse it make a very bad grinding sound when i push on the breaks and it is really pulsating this time around. i would just like for the rotors to be replaced. i'm really tired of the constant trips to the shop.*ak | |||
| 09/18/2004 | 42000 | 3 | 06/08/2004 |
| While driving 55 mph,= the trunk came open and would not stay latch. dealer was not notified. vehicle experienced grinding/scraping noise when backing up or coming to a stop. dealer was notified. dealer had turn the front rotors twice and the problem recurred.*ak | |||
| 04/16/2004 | 15000 | 3 | 12/17/2003 |
| Vehicle experiencing grinding/scraping noise when backing up or coming to a stop. dealer was notified. dealer had to turn the front rotors twice, but problem recurred.*ak | |||
| 08/09/2003 | 2 | ||
| I purchased my car in august of20 03. i immediatly had to have the rotors redone. within two months i once again had to have them fixed, this time at the cheverlot dealer in pensacola. within a few months not only did my roters once again begin to pulsate badly, my brakes began to go out. both were redone. the brakes at my cost. it has now been over a month and once again my rotars and brakes are messing up. this is very inconvient for me as i am in the military and i can not be without a car because i live off of base. *ak | |||
| 18500 | 1 | 06/17/2003 | |
| When the brakes are applied vehicle shakes. consumer states that the rotors are the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 07/28/2005 | 42500 | 1 | 06/28/2003 |
| Rear drums are wearing out faster than front brakes. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 05/23/2005 | 1000 | 2 | 07/15/2003 |
| Brake failure, 1st happened at 1024 miles, dealer reluctley fixed it, happened again at 19.500, dealer and gm refused to fix. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 05/23/2005 | 1000 | 2 | 07/15/2003 |
| Brake failure, 1st happened at 1024 miles, dealer reluctley fixed it, happened again at 19.500, dealer and gm refused to fix. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 05/23/2005 | 1000 | 2 | 07/15/2003 |
| Brake failure, 1st happened at 1024 miles, dealer reluctley fixed it, happened again at 19.500, dealer and gm refused to fix. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 0 | 1 | 07/23/2003 |
| Brake pedal on this car is much higher than accelerator pedal. until the driver gets used to the height mismatch, the driver's foot hits the side of the brake pedal when trying to apply the brakes. this is very dangerous since this will cause a huge lag in response time in braking.i called the local chevrolet service and they said there was not an adjustment for either pedal (lower the brake or raise the accelerator pedal).*ak | |||