2002 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes problems
The 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier has 30 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
30
Brakes complaints
12%
Share of year
8
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“DRIVER WAS HEADING SOUTH ON I684, ON THE EXIT RAMP TO 287 WEST, IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. VEHICLE SUDDENLY APPEARED TO SHUT OFF, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER AND BRAKE. DRIVER RAN OFF THE ROAD AND WENT NOSE FIRST INTO A DITCH, DAMAGING THE FRAME, RADIATOR, AIRCO AND NOSE OF VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier have?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.