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Chevrolet Cavalier repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (1%)

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Chevrolet Cavalier brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (67%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

84000 mi

US $100
Rear steel brake lines rusted all the way through. Brake fluid leaking out. Replaced rear brake lines and had to replace one of the rear wheel cylinders becaus ethe bleed screw broke off. Flushed brake system with new fluid. 

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2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

91000 mi

US $230
All lights came on....check engine. Coded fuel emissions and rear emergency cable. Rotating noise as well.in front. Had both rear cables replaced and still have the noise..... 
96000 mi

US $300
PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT RELEASE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO ROTORS. AFTER TRYING SEVERAL TIMES TO REPLACE PARKING BRAKE ,I TOLD SERVICE SHOP TO DISCONNECT IT SINCE I DIDNT WANT TO BUY MORE ROTORS AND PADS. 

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2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

125000 mi

US $250
ABS Computer pump failed for the second time. Replace with a recycled part and in addition had to replace all caliper and wheel cylinders as the bleeder broke when trying to remove them. Replace brake pad in front as they were about 75% gone 

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2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

163100 mi replace wheel cylinders w. spring hardware 
188000 mi

US $300
Replaced brake rotors 
144760 mi

C $70
Replaced the front calipers. Slide pin was completely seized. 

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2001 Chevrolet Cavalier 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

69000 mi

US $1350
Rear brake lines blew out from rust while on a highway exit. Fortunately it was late and enough pressure remained for front brakes to be fully functional. 

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2000 Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Coupe

115-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

248000 mi

US $300
Blown rear brake cylinder. New pads, shoes, drums and rotors on all 4 wheels. 

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