We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET CAVALIER (1989)
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Consumerwas involved in a bad accident. Consumer was driving on the highway traveling about 55mph and another vechicle hithim from the blind side.he wants to no why airbags didn't deploy.
As i was driving down us 95 north in las vegas at 65 mph, the ignition suddenly turned off and left me coasting with no power steering or brakes. I was in the exit lane.because it was a manual transmission, i was able to depress the clutch and turn the key and engine fired right up again before i decreased too much speed this happened several times during the 3 years i owned this car. The second time was on rapart blvd between cheyenne and lake mead, again in las vegas. I was able to safely coast out of traffic and into a parking lot where i left the car because i thought it unsafe to drive. Mechanics could never figure out why it continued to do this. I think gm needs to look even farther back with these ignition issues as the cavalier is the predecessor to the cobalt. I repeat this happened many times and they could never figure out what was wrong with it.
Intermittent stalling after driving on the highway for about 15 minutes or when coming to a stop.
Water pump, spark plugs and serpentine belt failed.
Ecm replaced. *sd
Vehicle has had 3 known ecm modules replaced in its life of 11 years.
Engine slowed down and died in traffic; speed 35 mph; computer came on saying, go immediately to gas station.tt
Water pump failed. *sd
Water pump, spark plugs and serpentine belt failed.
Engine fan failed. *sd
When i come to a sudden stop or push my brakes to a certain part down, the car dies. Also on the recall of the fuel tank because the dealerships computer did not go that far back on the model they would'nt do it.the dealer was karnes in somerset ky.
Broken head gasket caused coolant to leak through to catalytic converter.
The motor block cracked and the cooling leaked had to replace the engine .tt
The timimg belt broke while driving and broke everything in the engine compartment. Please describe.
The number one cylinder wall the block crack.tt
Engine compartment fire while parked.tt
Engine failed.
While driving, engine failed/locked up, causing vehicle to stall on highway.tt
Engine replaced due to oil leak/overheating. *sd
Water pump, spark plugs and serpentine belt failed.
Oxygen sensor failed. (first vehicle on 507067)
Fuel system failed / fuel guage overheating.
When i come to a sudden stop or push my brakes to a certain part down, the car dies. Also on the recall of the fuel tank because the dealerships computer did not go that far back on the model they would'nt do it.the dealer was karnes in somerset ky.
Replaced fuel pump.
Fuel pump replaced. *sd
Fuel injection problem. *sd
Fuel injectors repaired. *sd
When attempting to fill the gas tank comletely,fuel floods out of the underbody of the vehicle onto the ground. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Fuel system failed / fuel guage overheating.
Fuel pipe leading into fuel tank leaked.
The hatchback latch experiencing failure, adjustments have been made with not success. However, when the hatchback is fully closed any small bump while driving releases the lock and pops the door open, which allows exhaust (fumes) to enter the passenger compartment.
While drivng the vehicle the back door unlatches for no reason, also replaced power doorlock actuator.
Trunk latch disconnected while driving, resulting in open truck, remove rear hatch lock latch and replaced broken spring container.tt
Emergency brakes inoperative. *sd
Odometer fraud.
As i was driving down us 95 north in las vegas at 65 mph, the ignition suddenly turned off and left me coasting with no power steering or brakes. I was in the exit lane.because it was a manual transmission, i was able to depress the clutch and turn the key and engine fired right up again before i decreased too much speed this happened several times during the 3 years i owned this car. The second time was on rapart blvd between cheyenne and lake mead, again in las vegas. I was able to safely coast out of traffic and into a parking lot where i left the car because i thought it unsafe to drive. Mechanics could never figure out why it continued to do this. I think gm needs to look even farther back with these ignition issues as the cavalier is the predecessor to the cobalt. I repeat this happened many times and they could never figure out what was wrong with it.
Clutch system specs on parts were changed. This caused the clutch to lock up if air gets into line. Can not get out of gear.
Cv joint boot strap is very close to the oil filter and damaged filter causing oil leaking and motor to sieze due to design location flaw.
Cv boot moved, causing strap that holds boot to hit oil filter, resulting in hole in filter/oil to leak out.*skd
When driving vehicle seat belts would lock up when leaning forward; would also occur while applying brakes. There is no give. Have to pull/jerk to try to release belt for room. Its an intermittent problem. Dealr cannot locate reason for lock up.
Seat belt broke, causing injury. (attorney for client)
Driver/pass shoulder/lap belt won't retract, also driver's female portion plastic covering has fallen off, and when pulled belts won't lock in place.
Drivers seat belt loosens while driving. *dsh
Drivers side seat track clips broke, seat rocks to the right.tt
Driver and passenger side interior seat backs flop back and forth. Seats will come up and down without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.the consumer stated that the seat backs do not lock in the upright position.
Drivers seat back fell back upon stopping, resulting in injury. (attorney for client) *dh
As i was driving down us 95 north in las vegas at 65 mph, the ignition suddenly turned off and left me coasting with no power steering or brakes. I was in the exit lane.because it was a manual transmission, i was able to depress the clutch and turn the key and engine fired right up again before i decreased too much speed this happened several times during the 3 years i owned this car. The second time was on rapart blvd between cheyenne and lake mead, again in las vegas. I was able to safely coast out of traffic and into a parking lot where i left the car because i thought it unsafe to drive. Mechanics could never figure out why it continued to do this. I think gm needs to look even farther back with these ignition issues as the cavalier is the predecessor to the cobalt. I repeat this happened many times and they could never figure out what was wrong with it.
Brakes failed.
Brake problems.*aw
As i was driving down us 95 north in las vegas at 65 mph, the ignition suddenly turned off and left me coasting with no power steering or brakes. I was in the exit lane.because it was a manual transmission, i was able to depress the clutch and turn the key and engine fired right up again before i decreased too much speed this happened several times during the 3 years i owned this car. The second time was on rapart blvd between cheyenne and lake mead, again in las vegas. I was able to safely coast out of traffic and into a parking lot where i left the car because i thought it unsafe to drive. Mechanics could never figure out why it continued to do this. I think gm needs to look even farther back with these ignition issues as the cavalier is the predecessor to the cobalt. I repeat this happened many times and they could never figure out what was wrong with it.
Tilt steering failure, there is a lot of play in the tilt steering.ttconsumer states the tilt steering is causing the ignition switch to short circuit which causes engine to stall.
Steering problems.
Power steeering belt snapped, resulting in an accident. Tt
Whenever driving the vehicle about 40mph, would hear a noise coming from the front of vehicle when turning. Then the steering wheel would always go to the right. Took to dealer & informed that it was the rack and pinion.
Driver's side cover below the steering wheel drops causing difficulty braking.tt
While drivng the vehicle the back door unlatches for no reason, also replaced power doorlock actuator.
The door frame on the drivers side of this vehicle has cracks extending out in all directions from the drill hole for the striker. This presents a serious safety hazard to the owners of these vehicles. Should the vehicle(for instance)be hit broadside on the drivers rear quarter (just behind the door) the door lock striker will more than likely tear out, & the driver could be ejected, or rear passengers injured by the entire collapse of the rear quarter panel & uni-body structure. There are still a great number of vehicles like this on the road. Please investigate this problem with [xxx]'s vehicle & others like it. I will be doing the same. Sincerely, her auto technican friend.parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Convertible roof top replaced. *sd
Exterior finish on vehicle has degraded severely despite routine maintenance.
Tires failed.
Goodyear tire sidewall fractures, causing rapid loss of air pressure while driving. *dsh
Oil pressure gauge replaced. *sd
No problem described.
Entire red carbeganfading about 1 year after delivery.doors only have lost all paint, integrity of doors is compromised due to resulting rust.i can live with an auto which is slowing fading in color:the primary concern is the doors.because it is so obvious that it is solely both doors exhibiting the poor qualitiy, there has to have been a defect in workmanship and/or materials initially. Thanks for you quick attention to remedy this faulty condition.i have seen other autos of this make and model exhibiting the same defect
Rough idle. *sd
Heater core went bad, anti-freeze leaked out of radiator as a result.
Heater core failure, causing antifreeze to leak through heater/defroster system, resulting in respiratory problems.
Rear window replaced due to poor quality/design. *sd
The seal under the windshield where the vin are is leaking.
Windshield wiper switch inoperative. *sd
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