We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET CAVALIER (1990)
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Alternator/starter failed.
Alternator failure, also very rusty oil
Alternator failure,also very rusty oil pan.
While driving horn pad fell out and stuck in steering wheel, froze steering wheel, causingloss of steering control,ripped off differential, speed 30 mph, nearly caused an accident..
No summary listed for above vehicle.
When going up a hill, vehicle shuts off and has to restart again.please describe.
Has been at repair shop 1 week. Can't find problem.
Electrical fire.
Computer failed twice.*skd
While driving, at approx. 40mph, suddenly engine shut down, no warning, due to computer within ignition system malfunctioned.
While trying to start vehicle there was some smoke coming up fromignition switch. Contacted dealer, and they were not willing to do any work.
Consumer had questions about the vehicle starter and the use of a starter not designed for the vehicle.*mr . The starter the consumer purchased from the auto store was said to be incompatible for the consumer's vehicle, however it worked fine.
While traveling on highway andwithout prior warning smoke was coming from the steering column and vents area. Dealershipwas aware ofproblem.
While parked, vehicle caught fire underhood, right in front of driver's; cause unkown; vehicle totaled; vehicle with state farm insurance co.
While parked, vehicle caught fire underhood, right in front of driver's; cause unkown; vehicle totaled; vehicle with state farm insurance co.
Wiring harness under the hood failed resulting in a fire.nlm
Short in wiring harness under hood caused engine fire.
Shortage in wire leading to motor causes motor to burn up. *dsh
Electrical short in main wiring harness under hood caused fire. *dsh
After parked 20 minutes, vehicle caught fire due to possible electrical failure under hodd.tt
Consumer was parkingvehicle and noticed that smoke was coming throughvents ofvehicle. Vehicle was on fire. Fire department was notified.
The steering wheel and column are smoking.tt
Thecoolant fan wont run when need have tio turn the heater on to run fan and temperature ligh comes on sometimed when you first start the caror you can be drivingthe car and it comes on.
Engine oil bearings/pistons failed.also, intake manifold leak and high idle.
Alternator failure,also very rusty oil pan.
Engine set on fire. Please discribe details.tt
Hard to start vehicle.strong smell of fuel.erratic idle.engine dies and is difficult to start again.no service engine light.took to chevrolet dealer who only replaced the fuel pressure regulator.could not find any codes in computer.i have replaced several parts which control the idle speed.gas odor is gone but car still dies at stops and will not idle correctly.dealer could not give me an answer for the causes. This car has been to 3 different dealerships and none of them can determine the cause.
Notice engine leaking oil. Brakes failed to stop vehicle when weatherwas wet. Vehicle kept moving through red light. No abs. Was told by mechanic that repairs are needed for safety. (relayed phone call).
Engine compartment fire.
While driving in hot weather smoke comes from steering column while using turn signal and all electrical functions controlled by turn signal stalk.tt
Turn signal switch smoked. *sd
Engine oil bearings/pistons failed.also, intake manifold leak and high idle.
Hard to start vehicle.strong smell of fuel.erratic idle.engine dies and is difficult to start again.no service engine light.took to chevrolet dealer who only replaced the fuel pressure regulator.could not find any codes in computer.i have replaced several parts which control the idle speed.gas odor is gone but car still dies at stops and will not idle correctly.dealer could not give me an answer for the causes. This car has been to 3 different dealerships and none of them can determine the cause.
Owner took vehicle to a garage, was asked to start it, vehicle blew up in mechanic's face and caught on fire,was informed that it was engine and now its the fuel pressure regulator.
The fuel tank leaks needs to be replaced.tt
Tailgate latch worn excessively, preventing it from staying closed.
Odometer fraud. *sd
Torque converter failed, causing vehicle to stall after surging a few inches forward.
Axle bearing loosenedresulting in tires making noise as they were scrap[ng against the ground.
Front suspension and drivetrain malfunction.steering shimmies side to side at speeds over 50 mph.
1990 cavalier gear shift moved to neutral when touched by consumers leg.the consumer was driving about 65 mph when this occurred.the consumer's son's leg touched the gear shift and caused it to go into neutral.as a result the vehicle stalled and would not restart immediately.the consumer contacted the manufacturer but they offered no assistance.
Seatbelts mounted to door frame were caught in door and will not retract back into mechanism, causing loss of protection.
Vehicle rolled, passenger had on seat belt, attached to door, passenger was ejected.tt
Passenger's seat belt rubs against belt cover, causing belt to fray.*skd
Seat belt failed. *dsh
Front driver/passenger side seatback bench does not lock into position, causing seat(s) to fall forward.tt
Knocking at start up for a good amount of time. When putting on the brake pads the pins wouldn't move to replace the brakes. Had to compress the pins loose with a c-clamp. Also, i've got some kind of leak on the passenger side that's a combination of antifreeze & oil. Which i think is caused from the knocking sound. My brake light & an exclamation point light shows on my dashboard sometimes. My fuel monitor gauge doesn't show the exact amount in tank. Could the listedrecall cause my car. To runs out of gas at quarter tank of gas?
Notice engine leaking oil. Brakes failed to stop vehicle when weatherwas wet. Vehicle kept moving through red light. No abs. Was told by mechanic that repairs are needed for safety. (relayed phone call).
Steering failure caused accident/injury. *dh
Steering colunm starts smoking and there is no windsheild wiper.tt
Steering column smoked. *sd
Electrical short caused anti-theft alarm to go off.
Rear hatch back failure .tt
Control arm broke while driving.tt
While driving, at approx. 55mph, experienced lower control arm failure, caused when broke, resulting in loss of steering capability.
Tread serarated from tire while traveling 40mph.
School has regular maintenance checks on their vehicles. A large group of goodyears invicta tires were taken off in 2000. Large cracks were showing only on the white sidewalls.all tires were purchased fromsame location, steves quick stop.consumer was unable to providemake/ model/ year and mileage information.tire size p175/80r13, dot# m6jufahr1430.the school stated that tires of regatta series also had cracks in side wall in additon to the previous invicta brand. The local dealer was not helpful.
Engine oil bearings/pistons failed.also, intake manifold leak and high idle.
Hard to start vehicle.strong smell of fuel.erratic idle.engine dies and is difficult to start again.no service engine light.took to chevrolet dealer who only replaced the fuel pressure regulator.could not find any codes in computer.i have replaced several parts which control the idle speed.gas odor is gone but car still dies at stops and will not idle correctly.dealer could not give me an answer for the causes. This car has been to 3 different dealerships and none of them can determine the cause.
The panel that controls the power windows started smoking and then caught fire. Please describe.tt
Windshield wiper blades replaced.
Windshield wipersdo not work when the temperature drops to a certain degree. The right wiper does not clear the window. Dealer has been contacted.
Steering colunm starts smoking and there is no windsheild wiper.tt
During hot weather months windshield wipers will intermittently go on by themselves.
Windshield wipers malfunctioned, affecting visibility.
Where windshield wiper switch goes into the steering column smokes.tt
Windshield wiper switch failed.
Wiper switch inoperative. *sd
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