We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET CAVALIER (1998)
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Low speed collision and false deployment of air bags resulting in damage to vehicle and burns to arms and face.
Vehicle's air bag light keeps illuminating on the dashboard.*mrthe consumer is very concerned about the air bag light. This is a very harzardous and safety problem. The consumer is suggesting that research be found out about the vehicle or whether or not a recall needs to be done.
On december 12, 1998 i was in an accident in which i rear ended another vehicle. As i followed the other driver to a near by parking lot to evaluate the damage my air bags both driver and passenger sides went off.i believe they failed in their primary function due to the fact that they didnt inflate until about 3 to 5 minutes after the accident when we were pulling off the road. When they finally did eject and inflate the passenger side air bag cover blew out and shattered my winshield causing an additional $412worth of damage!!! i am just glad it wasnt a serious accident because then they would of been totally useless. I truely believe that the airbags were inoperable and caused me an additional $412in the cost of my repairs to my vehicle.i also believe that due to the fact they were not operating correctly i should be intitled to some sort of retribution. Thank you for your time and rapid response to my problem and concern!!!
False deployment of air bags caused damage to vehicle (undercarriage) when consumer had to drive off road.
While driving at any speed and with no warning seatbelt and air bag light will light up intermittently. Dealer notified.
The car has front airbags, the rear seat folds down to extend the trunk area. This can be done by pulling the strap with one finger . Where do isafely secure a rear facing infant car seat and a two month old child? in calling the dealer i was told of the complicated lengthy process required to get permission to remove the airbag. Then there is a $500 charge which i can't afford. Can she safely ride in this new car tomorrow? which is worse a minor rear end accident which could drop the seaton top of the car seat and child, or an accident capable of deploying the airbag and probably causing the seat to drop.
Approxiamately 2 months into owning the vehicle the problems started. First the seat belt covers snapped off, i've had to have the steering stabilizers replaced 3 times already, the air conditioner which is rarely used failed at about 55-60,000 miles, the battery busted and leaked on the entire right side under hood, the jack was warped, the gas guage reads incorrectly, the sunroof stopped working after 30000 miles, dash rattles, glove box will not stay closed, pass seat gets stuck when you move it forward, the gas pedal gets stuck and you have to apply more force than usual to get it moving, drivers door does not close all the way, more air than normal comes into vehicle, thermostat failed at 30000 miles, installed sidewinder 6500 car alarm which failed to operate after the battery busted, plus numerous other problems not mentioned here.
The contact owned a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle hydroplaned on ice. As a result, the contact crashed into the guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a fractured spine that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.
"takata recall" i have tried to coontact dealships, and am being told my vehicle doesn't "show up"? yet my car is verified from www.nhtsa.gov ( manufacturer recall numbern040002nhtsa recall number04v036.
While driving at any speed and with no warningseatbelt and air bag light will light up intermittently. Dealer notified.
(1) my cousin was driving her 1998 cavalier when she was struck head on by an oncoming vehicle(2) her driver's side chair broke lose and her seat belt came out of its fastener and the metal "hook" striking her body resulting in a laceration.her body was then throw forward with such great force that she hit the windshield with her head twice resulting in a concussion, black eye, swollen forehead and other cuts and bruises.additionally, at the point of impact, despite the force with which she was struck, her airbag failed to deploy which could have further prevented her striking the windshield.every safety device in this vehicle failed miserably resulting in serious injury.
Air bag stays on, 3 modules replaced, problem still present. Horn would not work with steering wheel straight, replaced cancelling cam. Ok. Car would not drive straight, replaced steering gear box, ok. A/c rumbles at idle when hot, replaced belt and tensioner, problem still present but not as loud. Dome light stays on, replaced alarm module, ok.
Had trouble with traction light. Car would lose traction even with new tirew all time brakes and car was totaled in car wreck, airbags did not come out, and daughter was hurt.it was a front and side and back hit at 55-60 mph, hitting a ramp direct and bouncing off, and hitting again on an interstate. Very upset that airbags did not come out, would of prevented maybe daughter from getting hurt so badly.
The vehicle hit a pot hole and the driver and passenger air bags deployed.
The consumer was sitting at an intersection and without warning,another driver ran a red light and hit the driver head on at the intersection.the frontal air bags did not deploy.the consumer and passenger sustained head a neck injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital.the vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company.please fill in additional information.
Consumer has experienced air bag deployedment at a 5 mph, fender bender on the street. Dealer notified, and no injury sustained.
While driving 20-25mph, going up ramp, frontal impact occurred. Both air bags deployed, broke windshield and sunroof. Dealer contacted and repairs will be made. Provide further information.
Vehicle was taken to the dealer fora routine inspection, andmechanic determined that both frontal air bags were faulty and needed to be replaced.
Low speed crash caused the driver and passenger air bags to deploy.
I rear ended someone going 45 mph and my air bags did not deploy and i do not understand why.this was a frontal crash and from all the literature i have read, it indicates that the airbags should have deployed.
Vehicle involved in head-on collision at about 40 mph, and the airbags did not deploy.dealer has been notified.
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which the vehicle flipped over three times, and the driver's and passenger'sairs bags did not deploy.please give any further details.
False deployment of air bag resulting in injury to consumer when air bag exploded in face and body while parking vehicle (rented vehicle). (attorney for consumer) mjs.
While driving on local street traveling about 20mph, vehicle swerved to avoid hitting a cat onthe road, and hit a parked car in the street. Upon impact,neither airbag deployed.
The front air bags inadvertently deployed. .no collisionprior to air bag deployment, slowed to stop,approximately from stop sign. Air bag deployed, vehicle skidded intoa ditch.
The consumerwas pulling in the pizza hut parking lot, was driving 00 mph andthe air bag exploded in her face.for further information consumer stated that the car was a rental car from almo rental center.
The telephone pole was struck head-on at 20 mph , airbags failed to delpoy. As result, sustained back and neck injuries.
While traveling at 30 mph vehicle crashed into a tree head-on, and there was no deployment of the driver's side or passenger's side air bags.the vehicle has been totalled.
Car was stopped about 2 feet from wall.foot slipped off brakeallowing car to roll forward, causing it to bump wall.air bags deployedand passenger side air bag busted windshield.parts/service manager at our local general motors dealer removed bumper and inspected, and he saw no reason why air bags should have deployed.also, there is no visible damage to vehicle other than air bags deploying and busted windshield.he contacted general motors and reported this.they refused to do anything about it and they also refused to send an inspector.
While driving about 30 mph front driver's air bag deployed without a warning or a reason.
Consumer ran off the road, hiting a pole, and the air bags did not deploy..
When vehicle was involved in a rear end crash, traveling at 55 mph, both air bags deployed. The hot gases from the driver's side air bag burned the driver and the passenger. The driver's right arm was burned. The passegner received burns on the chin/wrist/elbow and inside of the right arm. The vehicle has not been repaired.
Consumer made a right turn and the engine stopped. After switching back and forth, the vehicle began to start slowly. Once started, the vehcile merged forward and began to jerk back and forth.consumer proceeded, she was driving approx. 10-15mph when she beganto brake for a vehicle and the abs light came onandthere were no brakes to apply.consumer hit vehicle at 15mph. Approximately20-25 minutes later, both air bags deployed. The whinshield shattered.
While slowing from a speed of 45 mph the vehicle's air bags deployed.the consumer tried to control the vehicle as the air bag was blocking her view.the vehicle came to a stop in a ditch.two witnesses assisted the consumer. The consumer stated that there was no collision until the air bag deployed.*tc
Had trouble with traction light. Car would lose traction even with new tirew all time brakes and car was totaled in car wreck, airbags did not come out, and daughter was hurt.it was a front and side and back hit at 55-60 mph, hitting a ramp direct and bouncing off, and hitting again on an interstate. Very upset that airbags did not come out, would of prevented maybe daughter from getting hurt so badly.
Attempting to start the vehicle, smoke came out the ignition and steering column.*phthe vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the ignition system.the dealer also indicated that the battery was bad and replaced it.after the repairs were made the consumer received a recall notice related tothe vehicle ignition system.the consumer request reimbursement for all repairs along with reimbursement for other expenses incurred.
The gas gauge is going haywire. It pegs to the "f", and then immediately pegs to the "e", even though the tank is half full. The gauge then jumps around the middle form one side to the other side. It is impossible to tell how much is in the tank. This happens while driving and also while sitting at lights or stop signs.
The contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,467.
The contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the key could not be inserted all the way in the ignition. Also, the contact stated that in order to turn on the vehicle the key needed to be slightly out of the ignition switch. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
While driving in warm weather the vehicle shut off.the vehicle was allowed to sit for a few minutes before it started up again. *nlm
I have a 1998 chevrolet cavalier, i had my car for 4 yrs, when i bought the car the next month the coils burn out and had to be replace. I had my car fixed 7 times for the same thing. I still have a car note and my car still isn't running, i can't trade it in because the market value is low and my negative equity is too high. I have put almost $6,000 dollars in repairs in my car and still owe $5,000.00, i don't know what to do. My credit is bad because i have been late on my car note trying to get the car fix every other month. The electrical system is real bad, the cords burn out twce, i had every cinsor in my car replace, i had two new batteries in the last year. Everything under my hood is almost brand new and my car just broke down again, and i just got it out the shop 1 month ago. I need help in regards to this situation.
All lights including all electrical components failed.
Ignition switch, or anti theft system, causes fuel pump to not work properly and also fuel injectors, been in garage 3 times and finally was told the problem after spending hundreds of dollars, was told gm had a recall on this part.
I have replaced the rear drivers side brake light/turn signal 6 times. I have had the circuit board replaced. The housing, the socket, and now they want to replace the connector. Today my rear passenger brake light/turn signal went out and upon inspection the bulb had melted in the socket. This is posing a hazard to me. No brake lights, or turn signals in the rear.
All i have to say about this car is it is a piece of junk. I have had mine for almost two years now and in this two years i have had to put about 7,000 dollars of work into it. As of right now my car is sitting 200 hundred miles away on the side of the highway because the wiring to my starter keeps blowing my starters up. And as far as im concerned the car can stay there. I'm not even going to bother going to get it. Someone else can bar the burden that comes with that car! im done!
The interior lights are inoperative, the headlights go off while driving at night causing loss of visibility and the radio has been replaced 3 times, the dealer replaced a shorted fuse, the multifunction control module, multifunction alarm and fuse and the drivers side door jamb switch but the problems still exist.nlm
Consumer stated the vehicle was parked and shut off.without warning, thevehicle caught on fire from the steering column. Dealer notified.consumer woke to ignition running. Ignition was in off position with the keys removed. She inserted the key and turned it on and off several times until the engine shut off.just then smoke was seen coming from under the steering column. Fire dept. Determined fire was the result of something electrical. *ph
Request of restitution for repairs made to a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. *mr the consumer was not informed that a pinion bearing was also replaced because of a recall.the consumer also had problems with the rack and pinion locking up. *scc the consumer also stated the battery was replaced.
Dt: the consumer replaced thebattery twice in two years before receivingrecall o4v036000 notice concerning the ignition switch in march 2004. The owner made an appointment to have the repair work done.the dealer installed a relay kit and recharged the battery. The vehicle was taken home and worked fine for three or four weeks. The owner continued to have problems with the battery draining, and having to jump start the vehicle.the battery was replaced at least one other time in november 2004. The owner talked with the dealer but was unsuccessful in getting the vehicle repaired under recall. The dealer actually wanted to charge for checkingas to why the battery was draining instead of replacing the ignition switch as stated in the recall notice.owner has talked with ronald berkan at general motors, who contacted the dealer and was told that the kit was placed in the vehicle as required by the recall. Mr. Berkan also stated that the ignition switch was not involved. There was nothing else that gm would do under this recall.consumer is afraid that if recall work is not performed the ignition switch could cause a fire.still having problems and now has to jump start vehicle every 24 hours.
Approxiamately 2 months into owning the vehicle the problems started. First the seat belt covers snapped off, i've had to have the steering stabilizers replaced 3 times already, the air conditioner which is rarely used failed at about 55-60,000 miles, the battery busted and leaked on the entire right side under hood, the jack was warped, the gas guage reads incorrectly, the sunroof stopped working after 30000 miles, dash rattles, glove box will not stay closed, pass seat gets stuck when you move it forward, the gas pedal gets stuck and you have to apply more force than usual to get it moving, drivers door does not close all the way, more air than normal comes into vehicle, thermostat failed at 30000 miles, installed sidewinder 6500 car alarm which failed to operate after the battery busted, plus numerous other problems not mentioned here.
There has been one thing wrong after the other ever since i bought this car and i believe it a piece of crap but i guess that i am stuck up it since chevrolet declined my buyback request.
The contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. While driving at 35 mph, there was an odor of smoke inside the vehicle. The contact coasted over to the side of the road, lifted the hood, and noticed that the wires from the alternator were on fire. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.
Both turn signals andhorn do not work, both are inoperable.consumer has contacteddealer five tiems.dealer has made changes tosteering column. But,problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
My vehicle has trouble doing everything a new car should do. This vehicle has jeopordized my families safety on numerous occasions. Having the horn not work whenanother vehicle pulls out on me is a serious matter which should be looked into. Everytime the oil is changed on the car they come back and tell me the transmission is leaking again. Obviously replacing the shaft seal is not fixing the problem especially when it leaks again 3000 miles in between dealership visits. Having a constant gasoline and sulfer odor emitting from the vehicle worries me especially considering i have two very young children.when brought up to the dealership they will not look into the matter anymore unless a engine light is on. This vehicle will shortly run out of warranty and i believe general motors has blown off my letters, phonecalls and e-mailsknowing this. Thank you for your time in this matter, sincerely clifton cole.
Horn becomes inoperable when makinga left turn or right turn.
Air bag stays on, 3 modules replaced, problem still present. Horn would not work with steering wheel straight, replaced cancelling cam. Ok. Car would not drive straight, replaced steering gear box, ok. A/c rumbles at idle when hot, replaced belt and tensioner, problem still present but not as loud. Dome light stays on, replaced alarm module, ok.
Car is a complete lemon made with poor quality. It is unrealible and a constant headache. No safety defect listed.
Check engine light came on while the vehicle was running rough.when the driver pulled off the road to check the oil, the vehicle shut off. Dealer noticed that the problem was due to two bad spark plugs.
On september 3, 2002, i tried starting the car in the morning around 11:15 am. The car did not start after multiple attempts. The car was left in the apartment parking lot. The car door was opened around 2:00 pm and black smoke came out all over from inside the car. There was a fire flame on the dash-board from the hole inside the steering. The car caught on fire as it received oxygen from the wind blowing. Immediately 911 was called. Fire department came down within 5 minutes and blew out the fire. A police complaint was filed. Also we contacted general motors and they inspected the car after the fire. Finally gm accepted full responsibility for the failure after 14 business days. Gm reimbursed our insurance company all the expenses incurred.dt
My vehicle has trouble doing everything a new car should do. This vehicle has jeopordized my families safety on numerous occasions. Having the horn not work whenanother vehicle pulls out on me is a serious matter which should be looked into. Everytime the oil is changed on the car they come back and tell me the transmission is leaking again. Obviously replacing the shaft seal is not fixing the problem especially when it leaks again 3000 miles in between dealership visits. Having a constant gasoline and sulfer odor emitting from the vehicle worries me especially considering i have two very young children.when brought up to the dealership they will not look into the matter anymore unless a engine light is on. This vehicle will shortly run out of warranty and i believe general motors has blown off my letters, phonecalls and e-mailsknowing this. Thank you for your time in this matter, sincerely clifton cole.
Both front struts started to leak and failed to function properly causing temporary loss of control on wet or rough roads.
While turning right consumer was unable to steer.this caused the vehicle to stall.consumer restarted the vehicle, and took itto the dealer for inspection.the cause of the problemhad not been determined.
The ignition cylinder lock failed.
Spark plug wires shorted.yh
My car statred to run rough about3 months after buying it. Towed it to the dealer, they replaced the ignition coil at 42,008 on oct 29 2001.on feb.14 2002 they same prblem occured at 48,000 miles.ignition coils needed to be replaced again.there has to be a prblem somewhere as i was told that you might have to replace the coil only once in a cars life and this is the second time in only 6,000 miles!could someone please look into this.
When the weather began to warm up last summer my car started to have problems starting.i would turn the key and my engine would turn and turn but not fire correctly.after a few tries, it would finally start up.i didn't think any thing of this problem at first, but after a while it started misfiring like this quite freqently after the weather began to get really warm and humid outside and i had previously driven my vehicle that day.i have had all the recalls fixed on my car, including the recall for the ignition switch, but this problem with starting my car still persisted.one day i went out to my car and it didn't start at all and it ended up my battery had died and i don't know if this had anything to do with the above stated problem, but i'm sure the rough starts were not good on my battery either.i finally made an appointment with the local chevrolet dealer after i had them install a new battery and they kept it for a couple days and couldn't find anything wrong with it.not suprisingly, the day after i got my car back, it started rough again.i bought one of those manuals that helps you identify and correct automobile problems yourself, so i have replaced coolant sensors, spark plugs, spark plug wires, and fluids, but the problem still persisted.it is now february 2005 and the weather is cooler outside and i haven't had any problems thus far.i'm afraid when it starts to get warmer outside, though, that i'll begin to have this problem again.is there any help that i can get with this problem?are there any recalls or has anybody else had the same problem?thank you for any help.
When vehicle is first started it would stall out.rpms would rev up from zero, andvehicle stalled.had taken to dealer first time, and mechanic changedspark plugs. Problem reoccurred twice since then, 2 months later.
Spark plug wires shorted.yh
Ever since we've bought this vehicle there's been nothing but problems.while backing out of the driveway it will stall out and shut off.in feb of 2000 the spark plugs needed to be replaced.the gas gauge flucuates.it will show 1/4 tank of gas left and ten minutes later the check gas light comes on and the gauge drops.some kind of electrical wire on the front drivers side went bad.the driver's side door won't shut any more, the latch needs to be replaced.it's like every 3 ot 4 months something wither minor or significant goes wrong with it and persoanlly i am sick of it.i believe that my car is a lemon and i want to do something about it.
This car has been in the family for most of its life. When my sister bought it. She would have trouble with it starting up. She would have to try several times before it would finally start up. Im not sure of the problem. I was told it could be the ignition switch. But this has been replaced twice. This gets expensive when you do this? i was wondering if there was any other complaints with this.
The contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated the anti-theft system failed. When the theft system failed the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was told that the pass lock system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was142,000.
Egr valve: replaced twice, cleaned once; gm rep. Says not his problem after 24k miles; car has miss and idles rough, codes detected p0300, p0404, p1404, p0405; dlr replace pcm computer. Called state a.g.
Computer chip need reprogramming, causing transmission problems.yh
When key is inserted into ignition steering is locked and key will not turn. Trying to turn steering wheel does not budge it. Car is imobile and cannot be driven. This is an intermittent problem. No sure way to tell when it will occur.
Vehicle intermittently will turn over but not start due to pcm failure. Yh
Vehicle intermittently will turn over but not start due to pcm failure. Yh
While under slow acceleration the car feels like it is misfiring or hesitating. The car jerks repetitively. Took it to the shop no codes where detected.
While driving and with the air conditioner on or the defogger on, the vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause an accident.been to dealer several times.dealer replaced the crank case position sensor and a computer chip, but the problem would reoccur.please provide further information.
Problems with engine failure. *mr the consumer experiencedstarting problems described in recall# 04v036000.the consumer would place the key in the ignition, turn the key to the start position and the engine failed to start.the original switch was replaced. *scthe consumer did not believe the recall was ever performed on the vehicle, since the vehicle continued to exhibit problems.
Recall notice received regarding ignition switch failure. *mr the consumer requested reimbursement.recall# 04v036000.the consumers vehicle required a new ignition switch, starter and battery.the starter was replaced under warranty.it appeared that the electrical components had a short service span in this make/model. *sc the consumers bill totaled over seven hundred dollars, but was sent a check for 136.62 for the part which pertained to the recall.
The vehicle experienced problems with the ignition switch. The consumer was unable to turn the vehicle off.the alternator had to be disconnected. Please provide further details.
I have replaced the ignition switch in my 1998 cavalier 3 times in the past three years - this is not a cheap endeavor.i know there was a recall on 1995-1997 - but what about 1998?*la
Recall 04v036000 concerning ignition switch failure. After taking the vehicleto dealerfor recall repairs the vehicle didnot start. Consumerhad to have the vehicle towed to the dealer to do recall repairs again.
Nhtsa recall 04v036000 on the ignition switch . After having the relay kit replaced,the consumer was unable to start the vehicle. The consumer had a remote starter installed and was told it was the ignition switch that was faulty.*tc
Vehicle will not crank, no power to starter.dealer replaced ignition switch. There is a recall 02v070000 regarding replacement of the ignition switch for previous models, however consumer's vehicle is not included in recall.
Consumer states that steering column caught on fire when key was turned to start position.vehicle checked by dealer who advised that the internal switch had melted.
Dt: the consumer replaced thebattery twice in two years before receivingrecall o4v036000 notice concerning the ignition switch in march 2004. The owner made an appointment to have the repair work done.the dealer installed a relay kit and recharged the battery. The vehicle was taken home and worked fine for three or four weeks. The owner continued to have problems with the battery draining, and having to jump start the vehicle.the battery was replaced at least one other time in november 2004. The owner talked with the dealer but was unsuccessful in getting the vehicle repaired under recall. The dealer actually wanted to charge for checkingas to why the battery was draining instead of replacing the ignition switch as stated in the recall notice.owner has talked with ronald berkan at general motors, who contacted the dealer and was told that the kit was placed in the vehicle as required by the recall. Mr. Berkan also stated that the ignition switch was not involved. There was nothing else that gm would do under this recall.consumer is afraid that if recall work is not performed the ignition switch could cause a fire.still having problems and now has to jump start vehicle every 24 hours.
Consumer receivedrecallconcerningignition switch failure.the dealer performedthe recall repairs,but before the consumer could get home, the vehicle was having problems.the engine light had also illuminated. *sc the consumer had problems starting the vehicle before the she received the recall.the consumer continued to have problems with the vehicle after the recall was performed, the dealer continued to tell the consumer that they did their part and anything further would cost the consumer.
04 v 036 000/ignition switch: consumer has a concern that the dealer was unable to honor the recall becauseno parts were available. Please provide any further information.
Problems with vehicle's ignition switch.*mr recall#04v036000.the vehicle required a new ignition switch, starter and battery.the consumer requested reimbursement for the ignition switch. *sc
I have had my 1998 chevrolet cavalier for almost 5 years now; in feb. 2003 i had to pay 321.25 to have an ignition switch replaced in my car (which was an recall issue); i asked martin burks chevrolet on forest park parkway in forest park, ga if the ignition problem was a recall issue and bob allen, the auto part service manager lied to me and stated that it was not a recall issue, so i paid $321.25 for repair service to find out a year later that the ignition system problem was a recall issue.so i want to inform you that chevrolet has auto repair service centers with workers that lies to consumers just to take their money.at this present time, my 1998 chevrolet cavalier will not start because something is blocking the fuel from reach the motor/engine (which is another recall problem) but not according to the chevrolet manufacturer; my wheels feels as if they are wobbling sometimes; and my steering column is making a squeaking sound when i turn it left or right.by putting in the vin number, ifound out that there has been four recalls on this vehicle, but the manufacturer states that there has been only one recall, someone is again lying and i don't believe it is the carfax report.i feel that gm should extend the warranties on their vehicles longer than they do because their vehicles are learned to be defective before a lifetime of 5 years is up (pre years lifespan) for any vehicle and the consumer should not be made to purchase the warranties, but gmpp (general motors protection plan) should reissue an extended warranty when someone have had as many problems with their vehicles as i have within these last two years.i feel that these headaches and expenses could have been avoided if martin burks had fixed my car the first time; i also feels that martin burks chevrolet is an untrustworthy service center.i will also be contacting the better business bureau to inform them of the unsatisfied service i have had with martin burks chevrolet service center.
Nhtsa 04v036000\ ignition \switch.while the vehiclewas parked on the driveway it caught on fire. The next door neighbor ran and remove the batteryfrom the vehicle.the fire was coming from the driver side dashboard.the local fire department extinguished the fire.the vehicle was taken tot he dealer to get the remedy done.the problem with the ignition switch still occurs. Please provide further details.
Consumer states having problems with the vehicles starter.
While starting vehicle, the fuse would short out, vehicle was serviced, technician notice electrical system wiring problem.
While driving at highway speed smoke started coming from under the hood ,then the engine died.when consumer popped the hood,noticed that the engine was on fire. The fire was caused by an electrical failure, per the fire inspector.
Smell of burning wires when driving. Radiator hose failed prior to/after recall repairs. Also, transfer case malfunctioned prior to/after recall repairs 98v013000. In addition, rear passenger's side door handle broke inside.
Smell of burning wires when driving.
Wiring harness shorted out and started trunk fire.
No warning of anything wrong, had driven less than 1 mile when trunk caught on fire due to defective wiring.
Headlights fail intermittently during normal operation at any speed. Dealership examined vehicle four times, anddetermined thatwiring harness has corroded, and has to be replaced.please provide any additional information / documentation.
Intermittently while driving consumersaw blue smoke coming through the under hood. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and mechanic determined nothing was wrong with the vehicle.
The cavalier was driven to work by my daughter on 11-09-98.she parked the car and locked it and went to work at the after school day care for the ymca.about 5 minutes later, a parent entered and asked who owned the cavalier because smoke was coming from it's engine.by the time my daughter ran outside the car had burst into flames.the school custodians tried to put the fire out with fire extinguishers but they were only successful in putting out the flames that ran from my car to 2 others.the fire department was called and they determined that the fire started in the engine due to either faulty electrical or gas lines.i have contacted gm and they have had their inspector look at the car on 11-16-98.since the inspector looked at the car, their customer service representative jenny yurenka will not return my phone calls.a receptionist informed me that it will take gm another 14 days to determine what to do with a car that bursts into flames for no apparent reasons.
Consumer states that a fire started in the trunk of the vehicle. Also states that the fire dept. Said it started from the tail lights. Ts
Due to a short within a fuse, brake lights and tail lights keep going out. Dealer is aware of the problem.
Headlights fail intermittently during normal operation at any speed. Dealership examined vehicle four times, anddetermined thatwiring harness has corroded, and has to be replaced.please provide any additional information / documentation.
A firestarted in the trunk area and spread underneath the vehicle while driving / parking the vehicle. Maufacturer's engineer inspected the vehicle and determined the fire started by a faulty tail light assembly in the trunk.can nhtsa help in this matter or provide additional information.
Potential safty defect...at 55 m/p/hmy carengine cut out , fortunately i was able to coast to side of road because i was entering an exit ramp.the car was towed to the dealership i purchased it atthey detected a short in the system because after 3 attempts of changing the fuel fuse , unfortunately they could not detect the reason for these fuses blowing after 3 days of keeping my car and running it.they said they removed gas tank to try to find the problem but to no avail.unfortunately i am not satisfied that this will not reoccur and am uncomfortable in driving the car because at any speed it can cut out and i loose my brakes steering and all control of the car.this has left me in a very unsure condition and i do not trust the car.the dealership said it could happen again and gave me 3 fuses to compensate me,i feel a more radical measure is warranted for the potential safty hazard of this car is a death trap!thank you gp bell
This paticular vehicle has been a problem since i drove it off the lot. Nosafety defect mentioned in summary.
I have had my 1998 chevrolet cavalier for almost 5 years now; in feb. 2003 i had to pay 321.25 to have an ignition switch replaced in my car (which was an recall issue); i asked martin burks chevrolet on forest park parkway in forest park, ga if the ignition problem was a recall issue and bob allen, the auto part service manager lied to me and stated that it was not a recall issue, so i paid $321.25 for repair service to find out a year later that the ignition system problem was a recall issue.so i want to inform you that chevrolet has auto repair service centers with workers that lies to consumers just to take their money.at this present time, my 1998 chevrolet cavalier will not start because something is blocking the fuel from reach the motor/engine (which is another recall problem) but not according to the chevrolet manufacturer; my wheels feels as if they are wobbling sometimes; and my steering column is making a squeaking sound when i turn it left or right.by putting in the vin number, ifound out that there has been four recalls on this vehicle, but the manufacturer states that there has been only one recall, someone is again lying and i don't believe it is the carfax report.i feel that gm should extend the warranties on their vehicles longer than they do because their vehicles are learned to be defective before a lifetime of 5 years is up (pre years lifespan) for any vehicle and the consumer should not be made to purchase the warranties, but gmpp (general motors protection plan) should reissue an extended warranty when someone have had as many problems with their vehicles as i have within these last two years.i feel that these headaches and expenses could have been avoided if martin burks had fixed my car the first time; i also feels that martin burks chevrolet is an untrustworthy service center.i will also be contacting the better business bureau to inform them of the unsatisfied service i have had with martin burks chevrolet service center.
The wiring on my 1998 cavlier wore thrugh and shorted out ignition and other accessories.i paid dealer to make repairs the same problem has now happened to my daughter's 1998 cavalier at about the same mileagethe dealer she is talking to says the problem was caused by the clip that retains the wiring harness and they state the defect is not covered bythe extended warranty, chevrolet customer service refuses to talk because she has an extended warranty it seems to me that there is a problem with the way chevrolet supports the wiring harness under the dash if in one family the same defect developsat about the same mileage, on the make, and model of vehicle. Others must be having similar problems.
Ever since we've bought this vehicle there's been nothing but problems.while backing out of the driveway it will stall out and shut off.in feb of 2000 the spark plugs needed to be replaced.the gas gauge flucuates.it will show 1/4 tank of gas left and ten minutes later the check gas light comes on and the gauge drops.some kind of electrical wire on the front drivers side went bad.the driver's side door won't shut any more, the latch needs to be replaced.it's like every 3 ot 4 months something wither minor or significant goes wrong with it and persoanlly i am sick of it.i believe that my car is a lemon and i want to do something about it.
Consumer complained aboutenhanced tractionsystem warning light. It comes on and it stays on.
The starter went out the first week i got it did tires start rubbing the sucks went out making it hard to drive and a second time start rubbing i end up buying three times cuz they got ball real fast the wiring under the engine ripped apart and now it's threw a rod.
I have a z24 andmy car stalls out and turns off while drivingi have contacted a chevy dealer who stated that the cavalier's do, but my type of vehicle(z24) isn't affected.explained it is and they should see about this.and i would have to pay to get this fixed.also, when researching this information on the internet i have found many other customers who have had the same problem as i with my type of vehicle.why would 1 type of car of the same year have the problem and not all of them?it has the same components just designed a little different.
Dt:the vehicle is not drivable, it stopped on the freeway close to 100,000 miles. Complains of engine not working.
Pattern of overheating and vehicle failures in 98 cavaliers.a second car with the same problems is now being reviewed right next to mine at fox chevrolet timonium. 410-667-6666.car with 100,049 milesoverheated for first time after ordinary flush and fill 2 days prior.(the serpentine belt and an oil change were also performed following a complaint of smelling antifreeze no other evidence of any cooling problems)following the overheating, the car was promptly pulled over within 2 miles and flatbedded back to the service station.after replacing the thermostat and water pump (signs of low coolant flow - temperature differential in the upper and lower hoses) car continued to overheat.the car was flatbedded to the dealer:no leaks or damage were found in the heater core, radiator, head gasket, or cylinder head.dealer conclusion is that there are micro cracks inside the engine because engine gases are mixing with the antifreeze, although oil is not entering the cooling system.dealer insists only possible repair is an entire engine replacement.
While driving the consumer saw smoke coming from under the hood. The consumer stated that problem was pertaining to the antifreeze leaking. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information.
Water pump failed on vehicle.i have owned this vehicle for 3.5 years and unfortunately, i never thought this would happen.this car couldn't last 5 years without problems.i should not have to pay for something like this so soon, i paid a lot of money for this car and expected to receive a quality vehicle.now i'm wondering what next, is my engine going to fail.how could the water pump go out so soon on this vehicle.and how many other buyers have had the same or similar problems.have there been recalls on this vehicles, it seems to have a lot of problems, unforturnately we the consumers, are now finding this out.
Ever since i bought my car brand new, i have had issues with the engine stalling on hills or inclines.my car will start to feel as if it's going to stall, and the rpm's jump up as if i am accelerating the gas, but since this normally only happens on hills, when i apply the brakes, my car will not stop, b/c the rpm's are still high, then that's when the car stalls, and of course my steering wheel locks, and i cannot stop without using the e-brake, or put it back into neutral and restart it. I have no warranty left since it has expired, however, i had taken my vehicle to the dealership and they always said nothing was wrong.i have small children, and it's not fair that this defect has "slipped" through the cracks for this long.something must be done before owners of this car get injured or killed!i am also having a rack and pinion problem, but gmac said that my car didn't come from the plant with the defective parts!well, i think it did.my car has been unreliable more often than not.every time ihave drive down a hill, i say a prayer.this happens about 2-3 times/week.my steering is so bad from the defective rack and pinion, that i can't turn my steering wheel until the car has been running for about 15 mins.(when it's cold out).gmac has failed to take my concerns serious, it's sad that a company i paid all my hard earned money to, can't even make/or fix an unsafe vehicle!and i also have the recalled dex coolant, but you have to have paid for the damages and repairs in order to get reimbursed! they need to fix all the affected cars, not just the ones people have paid to already have it fixed!
We also own a 93 cavalier that is always having the same problem. No safety defect listed in summary.
At 8 miles before purchase of car water pump, gasket, thermostat and seal replaced because of coolant leak, at 14,000 miles water sensor replace because coolant light continued to come on, at 15,000 miles coolant coming on again and head gasket replaced.claims no damage to engine but a mechanic told me they could not tell unless they tear engine down and mic it.at 5,000 miles trunk leaked at 15,000 miles in for continued trunk leak.front passenger door sticks. Rear passenger door handle sticks out further than rest.continue to have problems with car.also had to have mud flaps installed after purchase, they where suppose to come with it.had to have front passenger seat fixed because it would not move.car is in william m fowler and barbara a fowler
I will never buy another chevrolet cavaler, the dealership even ripped me off, they charged me 400 dollars to fix a water hose pump and tension belt, this car has been nothing but problems, and now 5 months later, the vehicle is acting up again.i don't know why chevrolet won't do anything about the massive maintenance to this car...but in the future, i am buying from a foreign company due to all of the maintenance.and on top of all of the other garbage, this was suppose to be a low maintenance car, and that is not even true!i think i can speak for everyone else, that this car is the worse car that was made in 1998.it took me three different times of bringing my car to different dealerships because they didn't fix the recall the first time.i claim discrimination when it comes to chevrolet dealerships
Radiator fan failed.yh
Radiator hose failed. Mjs
Radiator hose protector failed. Mjs
Smell of burning wires when driving. Radiator hose failed prior to/after recall repairs. Also, transfer case malfunctioned prior to/after recall repairs 98v013000. In addition, rear passenger's side door handle broke inside.
On my 1998 chevy cavalier my timing belt tention pulley has broken twice,also my idler pulley has also broken twice
Vehicle stalled and died while going down hill. Dealer inspected vehicle, and determined thatseals gaskets blewout a valve inengine cylinder.please provide further information.
The head gasket leaked anti freeze, and the oil pan leaked oil.
My daughter was driving her 1998 chevrolet cavalier when the engine stalled and she had not power.she tried turning on a side street she had no power steering and no brakes.she tried to get out of way of a truck that was approaching her but couldn't and her car went underneath the truck.needless to say the car was totaled.the engine stalled once while it was idling so she had to get it jumped.my husband and i thought she might has left something on or wasn't quite sure about what really happened when it died while being parked.i drove it the next day and it seemed fine.after the accident happen she told us that sometimes when she would put the car in reverse it would die.she would has to put it in park and the re-start the engine and the car was fine.we only had the car for a month.we don't know if the transmission had problems or if this was an electrical problem.*nlm
When applyingthe brakesconsumer can smell the brakes burning. Consumer had problemswith the rotors/hood latch and caliperssticking.also,had three mufflersreplaced. The headlights went out while driving, and the parking brake won't work.in addition,was having problems with engine rocher arm gasket, and the brake light kept coming on.dealer can't find the problem.
Transmisson slips sometimes and no one can till me what is wrong.the motor mounts broke and there is only 29,917 miles on it.the car vibrates really bad when you are just setting in it with the car running like when you are at a red light or a stop sign.you just start the car up and it clunks you turn the car off and it clunks.
I heard before i purchased my 1998 cavalier that there was a problem with leaky head gaskets, although i also heard that the manufacturer also remedied the problem before releasing the cars to the market.however, from what i can tell there wasn't any changes made since inow have this problem which was apparent about 2 years after the warranty expired, and i am now stuck with a vehicle that will definetly not last longer than my prior car, a toyota.i am very disappointed with chevrolet.
Upon starting vehicle, consumer states that the water temperature gauge goes hot, smoke comes out of reservoir, and the anti-freeeze indicater goes down about a gallon.but anti-freeze is not leaking out side vehicle its internal.please provide any further information. Mr
Accelerated pad wiggles all the time, and the motor mounts are not tight which makes the pad move all the time.
While driving and with the air conditioner on or the defogger on, the vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause an accident.been to dealer several times.dealer replaced the crank case position sensor and a computer chip, but the problem would reoccur.please provide further information.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the engine stalled without warning.the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection; however, the problem could not be duplicated.
This e-mail is in regards to my 1998 cavalier rs.this car has been nothing but trouble since i bought it on june 29, 1998.just 14 months after i purchased the car, the clutch goes out.then it goes out four times thereafter.a total of five times my clutch has went out. The reason i purchased a brand new automobile was for the dependency of the chevrolet product.i was mistaken in my thinking obviously. That dates of having to replace the clutch master cylinder are as follows:08/29/99, 04/05/01, 08/09/01, 10/17/01, 06/26/03.i understand things go wrong with vehicles, but five times on the same problem.(no the clutch is not being ridden.)thankfully i have reimbursment towing on my insurance, considering i was miles away from a chevrolet dealership. Also, the engine light came on july 20, 1999 (13 months after i bought the car).my receipt states all the cylynders were misfiring.on november 21, 2001 my catatylic converter had to be replaced.(don't ever go on a trip in this car!) all the work stated above was done by chevrolet dealerships.the car is paid for now and they received all of their money out of me.i just hope this doesn't happen to someone else. (the car was in my grandmother's name, mary h. Decker 3416 st ann st owensboro, ky 42303.it is now in the process of changing the name onthe title.)
This car has been taken to the dealer and the dealer recognizes the problem but consistantly refuses to take any rsponsibilities for the junk that they sold me.this car has been to the body shop for repairs on the manufacturer ground effects package the transmission that doesn't work properly the brake system the i have had to have rotors turned and within four months have brand new rotors but on.the sunroof doesn't open properly, the trunk lid hits the bumper when you close it,the engine makes a weird rattle noise when you go over a bump,the doors do not close all the way, ther is tons of rust on the inside walls of my trunk, i was also notified of a recall on the oil consumption valve two weeks after all the oil in my car had leaked out causing my engine to knockon my way home from work (had to put four quarts of oil in it three days from having an oil change, i never received the airbag recall for my vehicle.to wrap this up in a nutshell i will never buy a chevrolet product again i will result to a foriegn car maker (honda)to purchase my next vehicle.nk
When vehicle is first started it would stall out.rpms would rev up from zero, andvehicle stalled.had taken to dealer first time, and mechanic changedspark plugs. Problem reoccurred twice since then, 2 months later.
284-334-1038. Engine shuts down without warning, consumerclaims loss of power.
Possible engine failure causing vehicle to over heat.yh
There is a rattling noise when i at 2000rpmsand i have taking the car to the dealership but they told me that there was no way of fixing it because chevy know about the problem but they had not found what was making the noise but they also said that they were not tryingto fix it
Vehicle owned for 7 months.does not idle smoothly and skips.does not shift easily.
Car runs at high temperature when in stop and go traffic.
My car stalls when at idle. I have only had the car for 6 months and i have taken it back to the dealership 5 times. Now it is cutting off on me. Everytime i take it back they clean the spark plugs and reset the computer, but that doesn't do any good, it actually makes it worst. I think this caar is a waste of money.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
About 4 months ago vehicle started to run badly, was beginning to diewhile driving.consumer had to place foot on brake and gas pedal to ensure vehicle would not stall out. Consumer has taken vehicle to shaver chevrolet dealer 3 times, but cause was unknown. Consumer stated dealer could not fix defect, andwasdriving an unsafe vehicle.
My vehicle dies while in reverse and at stops intermittenly dealer refuses to do anything anymore has been in the dealer at least 25 times.
Experiencing ongoing problem with vehicle stalling whenever travelling 25 mph with the right turn signal on.also,front pads and rotors had to be replaced at 11,000 miles, and was informed by dealer that condition was normal at 11,000 miles of wear.problem still exists.*ml
The car is equipped with an internal anti-theft system, which, as stated in the owner's manual if the correct key is not used to start the car, fuel is cut off to the engine.the theft system light on the dashboard then flashes, and you are unable to start the car for (as i found out on my own) exactly 10 minutes.since i purchased the car brand new 5 years ago. This scenario has happened to me dozens of times.i start the car (with the correct key, of course) and the car does not start-the theft system light blinks on and off for 10 minutes, and i can not start the car during this time...if you attempt to start the car during this time, you are forced to wait even longer before the light stops flashing and you can restart the engine.on the occasions that i brought the car back to the dealer, they either told me nothing was wrong, or they thought it was the external alarm, or they just said it was fixed...meanwhile, they had no idea what the feature was-i had to tell them that it was described in the owner's manual.long story short, this theft system has caused me to be late for work numerous times, and has caused many inconveniences for me!over the last few months, it has been happening more and more frequently.i spoke to the manufacturer and the dealer, and neither were aware of the feature, or the problems associated with it.the dealer said to bring it in, but for me to take a day off from work is difficult-especially since they probably won't fix a thing.i am desperate for some help with what i consider a major defect in this car! dt
When consumer is drivingonthe road vehicle is not getting enoughgas. Thenvehicles stops and goes.
High pitch hum usually after 45 mph but occurs also whenmotor is stressed related not shifting. Motor shifts at 10mph, 20mph, and sounds stressed / labored from 45 to 55mph before it shifts again if it shifts again. Car is automatic 3 speed. When shifting it jerks forward and then suddenly pulls backward hard. When sitting still shifting from park to drive car jerks hard. Whensitting still and shifting from rear to drive, car shifts hard. All gears shift hard. Using transmission oil.often have to restart engine4 times before it remains running. Count to 10 before restarting does nothelp. When driving down the road, often feels a hard pulling like it is really working hard to pull itself. Accelerates and decelerates as if it has its own mind. Chevy tried to reprogram twice but would not takeso replaced computer about 8 months ago. But it is doing it again.
Engine stalling at stop position or whenengaged in reverse. Vehicle been in/out of two different dealerships.dealer unable duplicate the problem.
Consumer states there is a sulfer smell while driving, possibly engine related.
Car is a complete lemon made with poor quality. It is unrealible and a constant headache. No safety defect listed.
Vehicle stalls at any speed, check engine light comes on. Took vehicleto dealer numerous times,egr valve was replaced in june 2000, did not remedy the problem.
Consumer states after coming to a complete stop, hit the accelerator to pull off and the vehicle cut off, consumer had no brakes and no steering. Had to hit a curb to stop vehicle. Contacted dealer.
I took my car in for a noise in the engine.after i had the car serviced i was then informed that a guide for the timing chain broke and the timing chain bent a baring on the cam shaft.*la
Serpentine belt failed.
The vehicle stalled while idling.it was determined that the egrposition didn't match the actual egr position on the dash. Scc*nlm
My vehicle has trouble doing everything a new car should do. This vehicle has jeopordized my families safety on numerous occasions. Having the horn not work whenanother vehicle pulls out on me is a serious matter which should be looked into. Everytime the oil is changed on the car they come back and tell me the transmission is leaking again. Obviously replacing the shaft seal is not fixing the problem especially when it leaks again 3000 miles in between dealership visits. Having a constant gasoline and sulfer odor emitting from the vehicle worries me especially considering i have two very young children.when brought up to the dealership they will not look into the matter anymore unless a engine light is on. This vehicle will shortly run out of warranty and i believe general motors has blown off my letters, phonecalls and e-mailsknowing this. Thank you for your time in this matter, sincerely clifton cole.
The consumer was concerned about the emission control system in her 1998 chevrolet cavalier.*sc
Catalitic converter went bad in my car.i was told that this was common in my type of vehicle at the mileae that i have.i have approx. 83k miles on my car.i was wondering if there is any information on this type of problem with my car type.
Vehicle shakes, dies and the service engine soon light comes on due to egr valve failure. Yh
Vehicle shakes, dies and the service engine soon light comes on due to egr valve failure. Yh
1998 cavalier check engine light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealer to determine what was causing the check engine light to illuminate.the diagnostic test determined that the egr valve was sticking and needed to be replaced.the egr valve failed at 142,673 miles and again at 175,055.when the consumer looked at the service invoice it stated that there was a lifetime warranty on the egr valve.the consumer requested reimbursement from the manufacturer since the part had a lifetime warranty.
Egr valve: replaced twice, cleaned once; gm rep. Says not his problem after 24k miles; car has miss and idles rough, codes detected p0300, p0404, p1404, p0405; dlr replace pcm computer. Called state a.g.
Consumer complained about an egr replacement problem.*scc
When applyingthe brakesconsumer can smell the brakes burning. Consumer had problemswith the rotors/hood latch and caliperssticking.also,had three mufflersreplaced. The headlights went out while driving, and the parking brake won't work.in addition,was having problems with engine rocher arm gasket, and the brake light kept coming on.dealer can't find the problem.
Approxiamately 2 months into owning the vehicle the problems started. First the seat belt covers snapped off, i've had to have the steering stabilizers replaced 3 times already, the air conditioner which is rarely used failed at about 55-60,000 miles, the battery busted and leaked on the entire right side under hood, the jack was warped, the gas guage reads incorrectly, the sunroof stopped working after 30000 miles, dash rattles, glove box will not stay closed, pass seat gets stuck when you move it forward, the gas pedal gets stuck and you have to apply more force than usual to get it moving, drivers door does not close all the way, more air than normal comes into vehicle, thermostat failed at 30000 miles, installed sidewinder 6500 car alarm which failed to operate after the battery busted, plus numerous other problems not mentioned here.
My air conditioner had a smell of urine about 6 t0 8 months after i purchsed it, i took it back in the service dept, they said that the ac need flushing, they fixed it by flushing the ac, but the smell has returned again, i believe there is a defect in the cooling system, i plan to take it back in asap , but i know this time i will have to pay to get it fixed this time, and i don't think that this would be fair, because i don't think that i am the only one who has had this problem.
Air bag stays on, 3 modules replaced, problem still present. Horn would not work with steering wheel straight, replaced cancelling cam. Ok. Car would not drive straight, replaced steering gear box, ok. A/c rumbles at idle when hot, replaced belt and tensioner, problem still present but not as loud. Dome light stays on, replaced alarm module, ok.
Dealer replaced air conditioner compressor clutch plate because it was warped.we hardly ever use the air conditioner and the car only had 27,012 miles on it.when it was finally fixed w were past the 36 months for the warranty by 4 months and the car still only had 30,437 miles on it.how convenient for gm.
This is the third cavalier i have owned, and the last. Thought it was a great car, guess i was wrong. The radio has been replaced 3 times, the brakes 3 times (they wear funny), the seat broke and i fell into my 3 year old in the back seat. And chevrolet has once again stood by their word, i am the second owner of this car, so they will do nothing. What a company.
Cd players scratch cd's when first putting in, which gm admitted to in a letter.the third cd player not only scratches but skips erratically and tuner will not alway receive channels just static.
The radio has failed 3 times.nlm
Jack,which came equipped withvehicle, broke in half while inuse, causing damage to the vehicle. This could have caused bodily injuries.dealer was not willing to assist consumer.pleaseprovide further information.
Approxiamately 2 months into owning the vehicle the problems started. First the seat belt covers snapped off, i've had to have the steering stabilizers replaced 3 times already, the air conditioner which is rarely used failed at about 55-60,000 miles, the battery busted and leaked on the entire right side under hood, the jack was warped, the gas guage reads incorrectly, the sunroof stopped working after 30000 miles, dash rattles, glove box will not stay closed, pass seat gets stuck when you move it forward, the gas pedal gets stuck and you have to apply more force than usual to get it moving, drivers door does not close all the way, more air than normal comes into vehicle, thermostat failed at 30000 miles, installed sidewinder 6500 car alarm which failed to operate after the battery busted, plus numerous other problems not mentioned here.
#1, the front brake rotors warped and the pads were worn.dealer refused to replace under warranty so i paid out of pocket.now second set of rotors and pads is in need of replacement.#2 trunk lid latch could not be opened with key, dealer refused to repair/replace under warranty, so i paid out of pocket.#3 reverse light switch failed, again dealer refused to replace under warranty, i paid out of pocket.switch has gone bad again and i paid to have it replace a second time.#4driver's door hinges were bent and door did not always close tightly, dealer repaired at no charge.#5 driver's side side had a metal bar sticking through the upholstery into my back.dealer repaired at no charge.
When applyingthe brakesconsumer can smell the brakes burning. Consumer had problemswith the rotors/hood latch and caliperssticking.also,had three mufflersreplaced. The headlights went out while driving, and the parking brake won't work.in addition,was having problems with engine rocher arm gasket, and the brake light kept coming on.dealer can't find the problem.
Uneven amount of paint on the rim of the trunk. Defective door gasket. Inoperative brake lights.
Driver's side and passenger's side brake lights failed to come on theirown.consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake light bulbs needed to be replaced.
The rear brake lights do not light up.... The turn signals/hazard lights do not work... The abs brake system light is on and the brakes can lock up and severe conditions, on gravel, or on extremely hard stops....
Headlamps failed on interstate,came back on but would flicker, dealer found 4 wires with corrosion.dealer unable to find noise in suspension.
There has been one thing wrong after the other ever since i bought this car and i believe it a piece of crap but i guess that i am stuck up it since chevrolet declined my buyback request.
When applyingthe brakesconsumer can smell the brakes burning. Consumer had problemswith the rotors/hood latch and caliperssticking.also,had three mufflersreplaced. The headlights went out while driving, and the parking brake won't work.in addition,was having problems with engine rocher arm gasket, and the brake light kept coming on.dealer can't find the problem.
Upon purchasing the vehicle two weeks later the headlights completely stopped working. The day time running light illuminates the dash, it continuously blinks. Took to the dealer. Nlm
Headlight switch failed. Headlights will not go on, (high or low beam) results in unable to drive to and from work at night.
Headlight switch fails to turn on low beams.
The headlight switch failed.
Head light switch failed at night while driving causing poor visibility.nlm
The vehicle's headlamp switch failed and was replaced twice. *sc
Headlight switch has failed 3 times in 3 years. Neither low or high beams will work making driving at night unsafe. Switch replaced in october 2004, october 2006 and october 2007. The switch from october 2004 had an electrical burning smell coming from it for the two years it was installed while the headlights were turned on.
Turn signals failed.
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Both turn signals andhorn do not work, both are inoperable.consumer has contacteddealer five tiems.dealer has made changes tosteering column. But,problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
The rear brake lights do not light up.... The turn signals/hazard lights do not work... The abs brake system light is on and the brakes can lock up and severe conditions, on gravel, or on extremely hard stops....
The cavalier was driven to work by my daughter on 11-09-98.she parked the car and locked it and went to work at the after school day care for the ymca.about 5 minutes later, a parent entered and asked who owned the cavalier because smoke was coming from it's engine.by the time my daughter ran outside the car had burst into flames.the school custodians tried to put the fire out with fire extinguishers but they were only successful in putting out the flames that ran from my car to 2 others.the fire department was called and they determined that the fire started in the engine due to either faulty electrical or gas lines.i have contacted gm and they have had their inspector look at the car on 11-16-98.since the inspector looked at the car, their customer service representative jenny yurenka will not return my phone calls.a receptionist informed me that it will take gm another 14 days to determine what to do with a car that bursts into flames for no apparent reasons.
Car shut off at traffic light, after spitting and sputtering.was almost rearended.seems worse when car is cold, but still spits and sputters after engine is warm.engine check light is on steady.gas cap is on fine.i will wait for tank of gas to finish and get another to see if there was problems with the gas.if that doesn't work, will take it to bennett chevrolet, my dealership,
Car dies out, everything shuts off,i have to restart, have contacted dealer service dept each time this has occurred they claim they cannot find anything.
Problems with vehicle's fuel pump.*mrthe vehicle blew fuses and didn't start until it sat and cooled off which was due to the bag fule pump.*ph
I have had my 1998 chevrolet cavalier for almost 5 years now; in feb. 2003 i had to pay 321.25 to have an ignition switch replaced in my car (which was an recall issue); i asked martin burks chevrolet on forest park parkway in forest park, ga if the ignition problem was a recall issue and bob allen, the auto part service manager lied to me and stated that it was not a recall issue, so i paid $321.25 for repair service to find out a year later that the ignition system problem was a recall issue.so i want to inform you that chevrolet has auto repair service centers with workers that lies to consumers just to take their money.at this present time, my 1998 chevrolet cavalier will not start because something is blocking the fuel from reach the motor/engine (which is another recall problem) but not according to the chevrolet manufacturer; my wheels feels as if they are wobbling sometimes; and my steering column is making a squeaking sound when i turn it left or right.by putting in the vin number, ifound out that there has been four recalls on this vehicle, but the manufacturer states that there has been only one recall, someone is again lying and i don't believe it is the carfax report.i feel that gm should extend the warranties on their vehicles longer than they do because their vehicles are learned to be defective before a lifetime of 5 years is up (pre years lifespan) for any vehicle and the consumer should not be made to purchase the warranties, but gmpp (general motors protection plan) should reissue an extended warranty when someone have had as many problems with their vehicles as i have within these last two years.i feel that these headaches and expenses could have been avoided if martin burks had fixed my car the first time; i also feels that martin burks chevrolet is an untrustworthy service center.i will also be contacting the better business bureau to inform them of the unsatisfied service i have had with martin burks chevrolet service center.
Dt: the contact stated she there wasa crack in gas tank. If the contactfilledthe tank 3/4 full the tank leaked. The mechanic said it was a crack in the top of the tank. She noticed this a while back. She always kepttank full. But when gas prices went up excessively she could not afford to fill it up.when gas prices went down, the contactfilled it up again, and that was when the tank started to leak. Had not hit anything that would have caused a crack.
Approxiamately 2 months into owning the vehicle the problems started. First the seat belt covers snapped off, i've had to have the steering stabilizers replaced 3 times already, the air conditioner which is rarely used failed at about 55-60,000 miles, the battery busted and leaked on the entire right side under hood, the jack was warped, the gas guage reads incorrectly, the sunroof stopped working after 30000 miles, dash rattles, glove box will not stay closed, pass seat gets stuck when you move it forward, the gas pedal gets stuck and you have to apply more force than usual to get it moving, drivers door does not close all the way, more air than normal comes into vehicle, thermostat failed at 30000 miles, installed sidewinder 6500 car alarm which failed to operate after the battery busted, plus numerous other problems not mentioned here.
Gas gauge varies by an 1/8 to 1/4 at random.
Ever since we've bought this vehicle there's been nothing but problems.while backing out of the driveway it will stall out and shut off.in feb of 2000 the spark plugs needed to be replaced.the gas gauge flucuates.it will show 1/4 tank of gas left and ten minutes later the check gas light comes on and the gauge drops.some kind of electrical wire on the front drivers side went bad.the driver's side door won't shut any more, the latch needs to be replaced.it's like every 3 ot 4 months something wither minor or significant goes wrong with it and persoanlly i am sick of it.i believe that my car is a lemon and i want to do something about it.
When the weather began to warm up last summer my car started to have problems starting.i would turn the key and my engine would turn and turn but not fire correctly.after a few tries, it would finally start up.i didn't think any thing of this problem at first, but after a while it started misfiring like this quite freqently after the weather began to get really warm and humid outside and i had previously driven my vehicle that day.i have had all the recalls fixed on my car, including the recall for the ignition switch, but this problem with starting my car still persisted.one day i went out to my car and it didn't start at all and it ended up my battery had died and i don't know if this had anything to do with the above stated problem, but i'm sure the rough starts were not good on my battery either.i finally made an appointment with the local chevrolet dealer after i had them install a new battery and they kept it for a couple days and couldn't find anything wrong with it.not suprisingly, the day after i got my car back, it started rough again.i bought one of those manuals that helps you identify and correct automobile problems yourself, so i have replaced coolant sensors, spark plugs, spark plug wires, and fluids, but the problem still persisted.it is now february 2005 and the weather is cooler outside and i haven't had any problems thus far.i'm afraid when it starts to get warmer outside, though, that i'll begin to have this problem again.is there any help that i can get with this problem?are there any recalls or has anybody else had the same problem?thank you for any help.
When the weather began to warm up last summer my car started to have problems starting.i would turn the key and my engine would turn and turn but not fire correctly.after a few tries, it would finally start up.i didn't think any thing of this problem at first, but after a while it started misfiring like this quite freqently after the weather began to get really warm and humid outside and i had previously driven my vehicle that day.i have had all the recalls fixed on my car, including the recall for the ignition switch, but this problem with starting my car still persisted.one day i went out to my car and it didn't start at all and it ended up my battery had died and i don't know if this had anything to do with the above stated problem, but i'm sure the rough starts were not good on my battery either.i finally made an appointment with the local chevrolet dealer after i had them install a new battery and they kept it for a couple days and couldn't find anything wrong with it.not suprisingly, the day after i got my car back, it started rough again.i bought one of those manuals that helps you identify and correct automobile problems yourself, so i have replaced coolant sensors, spark plugs, spark plug wires, and fluids, but the problem still persisted.it is now february 2005 and the weather is cooler outside and i haven't had any problems thus far.i'm afraid when it starts to get warmer outside, though, that i'll begin to have this problem again.is there any help that i can get with this problem?are there any recalls or has anybody else had the same problem?thank you for any help.
Fuel gauge showed more fuel in tank than there really was-the car stalled on a busy highway showing 1/4 tank of gas when it was empty.
I have a z24 andmy car stalls out and turns off while drivingi have contacted a chevy dealer who stated that the cavalier's do, but my type of vehicle(z24) isn't affected.explained it is and they should see about this.and i would have to pay to get this fixed.also, when researching this information on the internet i have found many other customers who have had the same problem as i with my type of vehicle.why would 1 type of car of the same year have the problem and not all of them?it has the same components just designed a little different.
The gas gauge is going haywire. It pegs to the "f", and then immediately pegs to the "e", even though the tank is half full. The gauge then jumps around the middle form one side to the other side. It is impossible to tell how much is in the tank. This happens while driving and also while sitting at lights or stop signs.
The engine started having problems where it didn't want to move and the gas pump kept messing up and the gas needle doesn,t show correct it will say you have a half a tank when you really have a quarter tank, and the throttle sensor is messed up i was on i-4 which is a major highway in orlando in the middle of traffic the was on but loss power and stalled out.
Air bag stays on, 3 modules replaced, problem still present. Horn would not work with steering wheel straight, replaced cancelling cam. Ok. Car would not drive straight, replaced steering gear box, ok. A/c rumbles at idle when hot, replaced belt and tensioner, problem still present but not as loud. Dome light stays on, replaced alarm module, ok.
Oj rear back door came opened and the lock was on at the time. The door will not close, replace rt rear door lock assembly.rusted/corroded lubricated to free up, needs replacement, remove and replace rt rear door lock assy.
When turning a corner at approximately 20 mph, passenger's side door flew open and would not close. Dealerhad vehicle for 2 weeks, and still could not fix the defect properly, lock is not working correctly. *ml
Consumer shut the rear passenger side door on the occupant's finger which caused the door latch to jam, andoccupant could not open the door to take her finger out.the occupant had squeezed her finger out, and sustained injuries.when the finger was out of the door mechanism, the door was able to open and close.please provide further information.
Child saftey locks out of order, door does not open from inside at all.yh
Ever since we've bought this vehicle there's been nothing but problems.while backing out of the driveway it will stall out and shut off.in feb of 2000 the spark plugs needed to be replaced.the gas gauge flucuates.it will show 1/4 tank of gas left and ten minutes later the check gas light comes on and the gauge drops.some kind of electrical wire on the front drivers side went bad.the driver's side door won't shut any more, the latch needs to be replaced.it's like every 3 ot 4 months something wither minor or significant goes wrong with it and persoanlly i am sick of it.i believe that my car is a lemon and i want to do something about it.
The design of vehicle has an latch on the driver's side to release the hatchback, but does not have a release button / latch to open on the inside which caused two children to be stuck inside vehicle almost resulting in death, injury to hand due to failure.
When applyingthe brakesconsumer can smell the brakes burning. Consumer had problemswith the rotors/hood latch and caliperssticking.also,had three mufflersreplaced. The headlights went out while driving, and the parking brake won't work.in addition,was having problems with engine rocher arm gasket, and the brake light kept coming on.dealer can't find the problem.
Trunk latch failed twice.
Trunk lock failed.*mjs
Trunk lock--trunk would not open.
After being driven 50 miles the car was parked on a slope of 6 inches in 24 feet. The parking brake was set and the manual transmission was in neutral. After 2 hours the car rolled backwards 75 yards, over a small tree and steel fence post and came to rest in a field of tall grass. Damage to the rear bumper was substantial. Closer investigation reveled that even tho the parking brake was set the car would roll. It appears that after the brakes cooled off for several hours they released the pressure against the rear brake drums and allowed the car to roll even tho the slope was very slight. The issue is that even tho the parking brake appears to be set it will allow the car to roll after the rear brakes cool and release the shoes from the drums.
When applyingthe brakesconsumer can smell the brakes burning. Consumer had problemswith the rotors/hood latch and caliperssticking.also,had three mufflersreplaced. The headlights went out while driving, and the parking brake won't work.in addition,was having problems with engine rocher arm gasket, and the brake light kept coming on.dealer can't find the problem.
Power steering has slowly gone i took it to mechanic who could not read but says there seems to be a leak but he can't figure out where. It's caused the entire car to act up and i don't even want itanymore.!!
The contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that at engine startup, the vehicle was able to be shifted from park to drive without depressing the brakes. The safety failure caused the vehicle to crash into several rocks. The police were not contacted and the crash caused no injuries. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 121,566.
Transmisson slips sometimes and no one can till me what is wrong.the motor mounts broke and there is only 29,917 miles on it.the car vibrates really bad when you are just setting in it with the car running like when you are at a red light or a stop sign.you just start the car up and it clunks you turn the car off and it clunks.
The automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to hesiate while driving which may cause an accident.been to dealer numerous time ,but dealer cannot determine the problem.please provide further information.
Vehicle did not have a dip stick for the transmission fluid. Dealer insisted that the vehicle must be brought to them in order for the transmission fluid to be checked. Consumer claimed that the transmission was slipping while the dealerwas servicing the vehicle.
This car has been taken to the dealer and the dealer recognizes the problem but consistantly refuses to take any rsponsibilities for the junk that they sold me.this car has been to the body shop for repairs on the manufacturer ground effects package the transmission that doesn't work properly the brake system the i have had to have rotors turned and within four months have brand new rotors but on.the sunroof doesn't open properly, the trunk lid hits the bumper when you close it,the engine makes a weird rattle noise when you go over a bump,the doors do not close all the way, ther is tons of rust on the inside walls of my trunk, i was also notified of a recall on the oil consumption valve two weeks after all the oil in my car had leaked out causing my engine to knockon my way home from work (had to put four quarts of oil in it three days from having an oil change, i never received the airbag recall for my vehicle.to wrap this up in a nutshell i will never buy a chevrolet product again i will result to a foriegn car maker (honda)to purchase my next vehicle.nk
High pitch hum usually after 45 mph but occurs also whenmotor is stressed related not shifting. Motor shifts at 10mph, 20mph, and sounds stressed / labored from 45 to 55mph before it shifts again if it shifts again. Car is automatic 3 speed. When shifting it jerks forward and then suddenly pulls backward hard. When sitting still shifting from park to drive car jerks hard. Whensitting still and shifting from rear to drive, car shifts hard. All gears shift hard. Using transmission oil.often have to restart engine4 times before it remains running. Count to 10 before restarting does nothelp. When driving down the road, often feels a hard pulling like it is really working hard to pull itself. Accelerates and decelerates as if it has its own mind. Chevy tried to reprogram twice but would not takeso replaced computer about 8 months ago. But it is doing it again.
The transmission failed prematurely, consumer is requesting warranty reimbursement from the dealership.*mjs
My vehicle has trouble doing everything a new car should do. This vehicle has jeopordized my families safety on numerous occasions. Having the horn not work whenanother vehicle pulls out on me is a serious matter which should be looked into. Everytime the oil is changed on the car they come back and tell me the transmission is leaking again. Obviously replacing the shaft seal is not fixing the problem especially when it leaks again 3000 miles in between dealership visits. Having a constant gasoline and sulfer odor emitting from the vehicle worries me especially considering i have two very young children.when brought up to the dealership they will not look into the matter anymore unless a engine light is on. This vehicle will shortly run out of warranty and i believe general motors has blown off my letters, phonecalls and e-mailsknowing this. Thank you for your time in this matter, sincerely clifton cole.
Smell of burning wires when driving. Radiator hose failed prior to/after recall repairs. Also, transfer case malfunctioned prior to/after recall repairs 98v013000. In addition, rear passenger's side door handle broke inside.
Cluch assemblies failed.
This e-mail is in regards to my 1998 cavalier rs.this car has been nothing but trouble since i bought it on june 29, 1998.just 14 months after i purchased the car, the clutch goes out.then it goes out four times thereafter.a total of five times my clutch has went out. The reason i purchased a brand new automobile was for the dependency of the chevrolet product.i was mistaken in my thinking obviously. That dates of having to replace the clutch master cylinder are as follows:08/29/99, 04/05/01, 08/09/01, 10/17/01, 06/26/03.i understand things go wrong with vehicles, but five times on the same problem.(no the clutch is not being ridden.)thankfully i have reimbursment towing on my insurance, considering i was miles away from a chevrolet dealership. Also, the engine light came on july 20, 1999 (13 months after i bought the car).my receipt states all the cylynders were misfiring.on november 21, 2001 my catatylic converter had to be replaced.(don't ever go on a trip in this car!) all the work stated above was done by chevrolet dealerships.the car is paid for now and they received all of their money out of me.i just hope this doesn't happen to someone else. (the car was in my grandmother's name, mary h. Decker 3416 st ann st owensboro, ky 42303.it is now in the process of changing the name onthe title.)
There has been one thing wrong after the other ever since i bought this car and i believe it a piece of crap but i guess that i am stuck up it since chevrolet declined my buyback request.
Clutch went out at approximately 40,000 miles. Tranmission synchronizers also went out at the same time. Dealer refused to rectify problem under extended warranty because the extended warranty i have does not cover transmissions. I was not offered any extended warranty choices when i purchased the vehicle. I was just asked if i would like to purchase one. I paid a lot of money for an extended warranty that i have used 1 time for a faulty fuel pump. Meanwhile, i have had a new clutch put in ($650), but have been unable to have the transmission repaired yet so my current clutch is bad as well due to the synchronizers being faulty. So now i have to pay for another new clutch and a new tranny!
Manual transmission failed.
Vehicle description:1998 chevrolet cavalier/5 speed manual transmission total failure. While driving - went to make a turn - something snapped - steering wheel snapped back - front end shifted and motor twisted - vehicle cannot be driven - there is no transmission function . *nlm
Clutch went out at approximately 40,000 miles. Tranmission synchronizers also went out at the same time. Dealer refused to rectify problem under extended warranty because the extended warranty i have does not cover transmissions. I was not offered any extended warranty choices when i purchased the vehicle. I was just asked if i would like to purchase one. I paid a lot of money for an extended warranty that i have used 1 time for a faulty fuel pump. Meanwhile, i have had a new clutch put in ($650), but have been unable to have the transmission repaired yet so my current clutch is bad as well due to the synchronizers being faulty. So now i have to pay for another new clutch and a new tranny!
Bolts loose causing seat belt to be loose at shoulder.nlm
The plastic coating/lock mechanism on my 1998 chevrolet cavalier's male seatbelt piece is deteriorating, causing the seatbeltnot lock the belt into place.
(1) my cousin was driving her 1998 cavalier when she was struck head on by an oncoming vehicle(2) her driver's side chair broke lose and her seat belt came out of its fastener and the metal "hook" striking her body resulting in a laceration.her body was then throw forward with such great force that she hit the windshield with her head twice resulting in a concussion, black eye, swollen forehead and other cuts and bruises.additionally, at the point of impact, despite the force with which she was struck, her airbag failed to deploy which could have further prevented her striking the windshield.every safety device in this vehicle failed miserably resulting in serious injury.
While driving at any speed and with no warning seatbelt and air bag light will light up intermittently. Dealer notified.
While driving at any speed and with no warningseatbelt and air bag light will light up intermittently. Dealer notified.
While driving along seat belt buckle ondriver's side comes unlatched. Manufacturer was notified aboutproblem. Owner was told that seat belt buckle would have to be repaired at owner's expense. Problem has not been corrected.
The driver side seatbelt has broken at the female end - the mounting that holds the belt in placehas broken off, leaving only a metal component for the belt to fit through. It is no longer fixed, nor adjustable. This is a pretty strong piece and therefore faulty in this vehicle, as it is only three years old.
Front seat belts wont retract.they have been replaced and still wont retract.
#1, the front brake rotors warped and the pads were worn.dealer refused to replace under warranty so i paid out of pocket.now second set of rotors and pads is in need of replacement.#2 trunk lid latch could not be opened with key, dealer refused to repair/replace under warranty, so i paid out of pocket.#3 reverse light switch failed, again dealer refused to replace under warranty, i paid out of pocket.switch has gone bad again and i paid to have it replace a second time.#4driver's door hinges were bent and door did not always close tightly, dealer repaired at no charge.#5 driver's side side had a metal bar sticking through the upholstery into my back.dealer repaired at no charge.
While stopping at an intersection consumer's vehicle was rearended and pushed intovehicle in front, airbags deployed, passenger's seat reclined all the way, driver's seat 3/4 of theway.
(1) my cousin was driving her 1998 cavalier when she was struck head on by an oncoming vehicle(2) her driver's side chair broke lose and her seat belt came out of its fastener and the metal "hook" striking her body resulting in a laceration.her body was then throw forward with such great force that she hit the windshield with her head twice resulting in a concussion, black eye, swollen forehead and other cuts and bruises.additionally, at the point of impact, despite the force with which she was struck, her airbag failed to deploy which could have further prevented her striking the windshield.every safety device in this vehicle failed miserably resulting in serious injury.
This is the third cavalier i have owned, and the last. Thought it was a great car, guess i was wrong. The radio has been replaced 3 times, the brakes 3 times (they wear funny), the seat broke and i fell into my 3 year old in the back seat. And chevrolet has once again stood by their word, i am the second owner of this car, so they will do nothing. What a company.
My 13 yr old daughter and 12 yr old niece tried to hide from me after a ride in the trunk of the car.they thought they could leave a seatbelt between the back seat and the trunk to prevent it closing.it locked.they were trapped for 20-30 minutes before i happened to walk by the car (it was 90 degrees) and heard them.luckily they were okay but a few more minutes and they may have passed out - then who knows?please have all cars with similar back seats (open from passenger area to the trunk, but not vice versa) have safety latches placed in the trunk by the manufacturer.it will save lives!
Traveling approximately 20 mph, our vehicle struck from behind (rear-ended) by an suv. The impact caused both driver and passenger seats to collapse backward providing no support and causing injury to both driver and passenger.
Vehicle was rearended, seat broke.was repaired at dealer, but still not working properly. When seat is in upright position, it takespush of one finger to make it recline again, consumer was injured in collision.
Lever on the left front side of the driver seat that adjusts the seatback, sticks out and interferes with exiting and entering of the driver into the vehicle. Dealer can't do anything.
Driver's seat moving backward while driving. Appointment being made with dealer concerning this matter.
The engine started having problems where it didn't want to move and the gas pump kept messing up and the gas needle doesn,t show correct it will say you have a half a tank when you really have a quarter tank, and the throttle sensor is messed up i was on i-4 which is a major highway in orlando in the middle of traffic the was on but loss power and stalled out.
The contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that the abs brake module failed. The contact stated that the failure caused the brake pedal to become abnormally soft and the vehicle had become increasingly difficult to stop when the brakes were applied. The contact was advised by the manufacturer that the abs brake module component was not available for replacement. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 134,000.
I previously reported this and received odi number: 724108 - my vehicle was totalled in this accident. The brakes failed 4 times and in an attempt to avoid hitting a vehicle stopped in front, had to steer off the road onto a bank. This resulted in hitting a boulder and subsequently the vehicle flipped over onto the driver's side. The only reason there were no injuries or fatalities was due to the seatbelt being worn, and the airbags deploying. I had at least 25 if not more incidences where the brakes failed and was told by the dealer upon having them checked out previously was that there was nothing wrong. I notified chevrolet after the accident, and was told i have no recourse because i didn't have the vehicle back to the dealer 3 times. I could have had it back 100 times and would have gotten nowhere. In the time of owning this vehicle, had to replace the brake pads twice and the rotors once. There is something wrong when an anti-lock brake system causes the brakes to fail. The only thing good about this mess is that my son, who was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident, wasn't hurt or killed. I have not as yet notified gm as they don't care if they are producing vehicles which can cause serious injury or death.i previously owned a gm jimmy with exactly the same problems with the braking system and was involved in a class action suit against gm. I don't know what happened with it - i sold the jimmy and purchased this cavalier which ultimately resulted in permanently losing my car. Why doesn't someone do something to stop gm before someone is seriously injured or killed? the consumer is made to feel like they are at fault and don't know how to use anti-lock brakes. It's not our fault, it is the fault of the manufacturer. Will you please have someone contact me with regard to this complaint? thank you.
This car has been taken to the dealer and the dealer recognizes the problem but consistantly refuses to take any rsponsibilities for the junk that they sold me.this car has been to the body shop for repairs on the manufacturer ground effects package the transmission that doesn't work properly the brake system the i have had to have rotors turned and within four months have brand new rotors but on.the sunroof doesn't open properly, the trunk lid hits the bumper when you close it,the engine makes a weird rattle noise when you go over a bump,the doors do not close all the way, ther is tons of rust on the inside walls of my trunk, i was also notified of a recall on the oil consumption valve two weeks after all the oil in my car had leaked out causing my engine to knockon my way home from work (had to put four quarts of oil in it three days from having an oil change, i never received the airbag recall for my vehicle.to wrap this up in a nutshell i will never buy a chevrolet product again i will result to a foriegn car maker (honda)to purchase my next vehicle.nk
Brake lining rusted, causing the brakes to fail.consumer had the vehicle towed to arepair shop for diagnosis of the problem. Also, consumer contacted the manufacturer, who insisted there was not much they could do, and consumer should take the vehicle to a chevrolet dealership. Consumer was not willing to pay for a brake inspection.
Power steering has slowly gone i took it to mechanic who could not read but says there seems to be a leak but he can't figure out where. It's caused the entire car to act up and i don't even want itanymore.!!
Consumer states that the brake rotors are wearing and when applying the brakes the vehicle will have a heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.ts
Consumer stated when brakes were applied there was a delay in braking. Cause was unknown. Please provide any further information.*phwhen the road is wet, the braking distance is the length of two telephone poles. Vehicle was taken to the dealership five times but they weren't able to duplicate the problem. Consumer was told bring the vehicle back when its raining. Consumer did so and each time they stated they were busy. Mechanicwrote one repair order.consumer installed new rotors and pads which helped a little bit. Consumer believed the problem is the anti lock.*ph
When applying the abs brakes on wet or dry pavement pedal goes to the floor , causing extended stopping distance.please give any further details.
The vehicle purchased has not reached 2 years old, yet we have had numerous problems with the abs system.the better business bureau,as well as, the chevrolet customer service department has been contacted.a wendy lewis at the customer service dept. Has not returned any of our phone calls(she has had 3 messages left for her).we feel as though our case is not being taken seriously.we have allowed 3 chevy dealerships try and remedy the problem for a total of 5 times. The tn state lemon law constitutes 4 or more repairs on the same part makes the car defective.it is time for a change.a car that is not even 2 years old should not have this problem, especially 5 times.please help us in any way you can.
When thebrakes were applied, the abs failed.*nlmthe consumer was told the anti-lock brake system was defective.
This car has been taken to the dealer and the dealer recognizes the problem but consistantly refuses to take any rsponsibilities for the junk that they sold me.this car has been to the body shop for repairs on the manufacturer ground effects package the transmission that doesn't work properly the brake system the i have had to have rotors turned and within four months have brand new rotors but on.the sunroof doesn't open properly, the trunk lid hits the bumper when you close it,the engine makes a weird rattle noise when you go over a bump,the doors do not close all the way, ther is tons of rust on the inside walls of my trunk, i was also notified of a recall on the oil consumption valve two weeks after all the oil in my car had leaked out causing my engine to knockon my way home from work (had to put four quarts of oil in it three days from having an oil change, i never received the airbag recall for my vehicle.to wrap this up in a nutshell i will never buy a chevrolet product again i will result to a foriegn car maker (honda)to purchase my next vehicle.nk
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes there is a grinding sound/ knocking noise when releasing the brake's and the dealer can't determine the caus eof the problem.
Abs brakes go on by themselves intermittently at high speeds within 20 minutes of startup.
When first startingvehiclesteering wheel locks up and continues not to move as a result of the wheel locking , brakes will also not work.
Intermittent braking problem.brakes "lock-up"and vehicle skids under all normal braking conditions, particularly when vehicle is "cold."when problem occurs, brake pressure is lost and it does not seem like car will stop.can occur on relatively level roads and steep inclines alike at beginning braking speeds from 5mph up to 45mph. Vehicle also makes loud popping sounds when braking system is malfunctionning.vehicle has been examined and test driven 4 times by different chevrolet dealers and each time they "couldn't duplicate problem."i have a friend who drives the same model cavalier who has experienced the same braking problems and has also been told that there was "no problem/couldn't duplicate problem."
Abs fail to work at high or very low speeds.rotors replaced twice in two years. Dealer can't find anything else wrong with the brakes. Have taken it in several times, but problem continues. The last time i had the rotors fixed they put a hole in my windshield washer fluid container and want over $100 to replace it.starter refuses to turn over ocasionally, dealer couldn't find problem.there has got to be a recall very soon on the brakes soon, i'm lucky i haven't gotten in an accident yet.everyone i know that has the same car has had the exact same problems with their brakes.they had to issue a recall on a faulty brake system they had on their trucks several years ago.i don't feel safe driving my car and will never buy a chevy again.
Dt: consumer states there is a malfunction with the abs system.at any speed, when brakes are applied, abs kicks on and does not catch, but startsto jolt. Brake pedal seems to catch/release over and over, which caused extended stopping distances. Also causes rolling foward or backward in any weather condition or under any driving circumstances. Consumer has barely had an accident up to this point.vehicle has rolled into traffic several times and consumer was forced to use the emergency brake to avoid an accident.
Extended stopping distance when applyinge brakes. Problem is due to an abs modulator failure. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle not cover under a recall, and was out of its warranty.please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Consumer took vehicle in to dealer for abs light coming on.dealer said vehicle needed a master cylinder. Consumer stated that if pedalwent to floor that meant thatbrakepedalhad failed.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
When attempting to brakevehicle continued to roll intermittently, resulting inextended stopping distance .
When the brakes are appliedpedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance.the dealer has been notified.owner was told that the rotors were warped which causes the vehicle to shake and vibrate during heavy braking.
The vehicle purchased has not reached 2 years old, yet we have had numerous problems with the abs system.the better business bureau,as well as, the chevrolet customer service department has been contacted.a wendy lewis at the customer service dept. Has not returned any of our phone calls(she has had 3 messages left for her).we feel as though our case is not being taken seriously.we have allowed 3 chevy dealerships try and remedy the problem for a total of 5 times. The tn state lemon law constitutes 4 or more repairs on the same part makes the car defective.it is time for a change.a car that is not even 2 years old should not have this problem, especially 5 times.please help us in any way you can.
The defective braking system malfunctioned, causing the brakes to wear unevenly whichresulted inextended stopping distance, and couldcause a crash.please provide further information.
Intermittently when brakes are appliedvehicle will surge forward.pedal goes partially to floor,resulting in extendedstopping distance.dealer has inspectedvehicle.
I have the complete case history in email form, if you notify me of you address i will send.
This is the third cavalier i have owned, and the last. Thought it was a great car, guess i was wrong. The radio has been replaced 3 times, the brakes 3 times (they wear funny), the seat broke and i fell into my 3 year old in the back seat. And chevrolet has once again stood by their word, i am the second owner of this car, so they will do nothing. What a company.
3 minors injured.car totaled.brakes applied, but car would not stop and hit embankment.
Car was stopped about 2 feet from wall.foot slipped off brakeallowing car to roll forward, causing it to bump wall.air bags deployedand passenger side air bag busted windshield.parts/service manager at our local general motors dealer removed bumper and inspected, and he saw no reason why air bags should have deployed.also, there is no visible damage to vehicle other than air bags deploying and busted windshield.he contacted general motors and reported this.they refused to do anything about it and they also refused to send an inspector.
When i depress my brakes after the car has sat awhile, they lock up slamming the car to a stop.when it gets icy out my tires will lock up and i will go into a skid.
I had to replace my brake pads about 4 months after i bought my car, now it seems that i have to replace them again, i know i drive alot by 6months of buying a car you should not need brake pads that much.i think there is something wrong within the braking systems that is causing the pads to worn too fast, i think this needs to be checked out quickly
`i have had the rotors replaced twice and turned twice with brake pads.three of these were completed before the warranty expired.
While driving the abs braking light came on, and had no braking ability which caused a rear end collision.cause unknown.currently at dealer.please provide further information.
While driving abs warning light came on. Consumer took car to dealer, and dealer said that nothing was wrong.
When applying brakes vehicle shakes and makes noises. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced the rotors and front brakes. Also, dealer had to adjust the brakes when these are self-adjusting brakes.
Abs brakes; on several occasions, when applying brakes innormal conditions, the brakes lock up.cause unknown.please provide any details.
Vehicle suddenly accelerates on its own when cruising at a low speed up to very high speeds.brake responded, butsometimes were very hard.dealer has been contacted.
Abs brakes fail when turning and breaking at 10 mph.
Luckily, i have not been involved in any accident because of this problem, but it is only due to luck.i contacted gm regarding this, and was told that since i didn't bring the vehicle to the dealer for "maintenance" (i do all my own oil and easy filter changes), i was not eligible for anything to help defray the $700 cost of the abs modulator that failed, prematurely, at only 64,000 miles.it is ludicrous that they can tie oil changes to failure of a key brake component, and reward repeat gm customers in this manner.while i am awaiting the regional person's final say on this, it doesn't seem promising, judging by the response i got from they're "customer care" hotline.(now there's an oxymoron if i've ever seen one!!).
Consumer made a right turn and the engine stopped. After switching back and forth, the vehicle began to start slowly. Once started, the vehcile merged forward and began to jerk back and forth.consumer proceeded, she was driving approx. 10-15mph when she beganto brake for a vehicle and the abs light came onandthere were no brakes to apply.consumer hit vehicle at 15mph. Approximately20-25 minutes later, both air bags deployed. The whinshield shattered.
I have always had trouble with the abs system and so did my father-in-law who drove car before me.abs was always very sensitive to activating and when activated vehicle very difficult to stop. I have be driving 40 years and never owned a more difficult vehicle to stop.had brakes serviced less than 10,000 miles ago at dealer, have brand new michelins. Does not matter, i see a lot of complaints on internet about this cavalier abs system and it is dangerous.
Consumer experienced shaking in the front when braking, dealer turned rotors and found that 60% of brake pads were left, consumer is worried that this happened with such low mileage on vehicle.
Whenever brakes are applied, can hear rear brakes scrubbing. The problem is intermittent. They would hold sometimes.
During wet weather the brake pedal is very hard when pressed and you must apply excessive force to get the vehicle to stop.had pads deglazed and rotors resurfaced but the problem continues during wet weather.
Brakes failed inspection.
Brakes failed, spring broken.
When applying brakes vehicle shakes and makes noises. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced the rotors and front brakes. Also, dealer had to adjust the brakes when these are self-adjusting brakes.
`i have had the rotors replaced twice and turned twice with brake pads.three of these were completed before the warranty expired.
#1, the front brake rotors warped and the pads were worn.dealer refused to replace under warranty so i paid out of pocket.now second set of rotors and pads is in need of replacement.#2 trunk lid latch could not be opened with key, dealer refused to repair/replace under warranty, so i paid out of pocket.#3 reverse light switch failed, again dealer refused to replace under warranty, i paid out of pocket.switch has gone bad again and i paid to have it replace a second time.#4driver's door hinges were bent and door did not always close tightly, dealer repaired at no charge.#5 driver's side side had a metal bar sticking through the upholstery into my back.dealer repaired at no charge.
The defective braking system malfunctioned, causing the brakes to wear unevenly whichresulted inextended stopping distance, and couldcause a crash.please provide further information.
Experiencing ongoing problem with vehicle stalling whenever travelling 25 mph with the right turn signal on.also,front pads and rotors had to be replaced at 11,000 miles, and was informed by dealer that condition was normal at 11,000 miles of wear.problem still exists.*ml
When applyingthe brakesconsumer can smell the brakes burning. Consumer had problemswith the rotors/hood latch and caliperssticking.also,had three mufflersreplaced. The headlights went out while driving, and the parking brake won't work.in addition,was having problems with engine rocher arm gasket, and the brake light kept coming on.dealer can't find the problem.
Vehicleexperienced premature wear of front brake pads. Dealer has replaced them.
Excessive wear of brake pads on driver's side.dealer/manufacturer were notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of warranty, and nothing else would be done. Feel free to provide further details.
Consumer complained thatrotors had to be replaced after only15300 miles. Serviceman informed the consumer that it resulted from the way driver was applying the brakes. Dealer notified.
Vehicle has had major brake problems, rotors have been replace twice, due to them being warped, at times consumer is unable to stop at slow speeds, dealer states they can not find the problem.
Front brake rotors warped, causing vibration when brakes were applied.
Abs fail to work at high or very low speeds.rotors replaced twice in two years. Dealer can't find anything else wrong with the brakes. Have taken it in several times, but problem continues. The last time i had the rotors fixed they put a hole in my windshield washer fluid container and want over $100 to replace it.starter refuses to turn over ocasionally, dealer couldn't find problem.there has got to be a recall very soon on the brakes soon, i'm lucky i haven't gotten in an accident yet.everyone i know that has the same car has had the exact same problems with their brakes.they had to issue a recall on a faulty brake system they had on their trucks several years ago.i don't feel safe driving my car and will never buy a chevy again.
When applying brakes vehicle shakes and makes noises. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced the rotors and front brakes. Also, dealer had to adjust the brakes when these are self-adjusting brakes.
Brake drums warped causing spongy brakes that lunge forward when applied. Mjs
Consumer took vehicle in to dealer for abs light coming on.dealer said vehicle needed a master cylinder. Consumer stated that if pedalwent to floor that meant thatbrakepedalhad failed.
Brakes have started to make loud grinding noise. Took vehicle to dealer . Dealer claimed there was no defect. But, after 3 days consumer was involved in acrash due to inoperative brakes.
I have had my 1998 chevrolet cavalier for almost 5 years now; in feb. 2003 i had to pay 321.25 to have an ignition switch replaced in my car (which was an recall issue); i asked martin burks chevrolet on forest park parkway in forest park, ga if the ignition problem was a recall issue and bob allen, the auto part service manager lied to me and stated that it was not a recall issue, so i paid $321.25 for repair service to find out a year later that the ignition system problem was a recall issue.so i want to inform you that chevrolet has auto repair service centers with workers that lies to consumers just to take their money.at this present time, my 1998 chevrolet cavalier will not start because something is blocking the fuel from reach the motor/engine (which is another recall problem) but not according to the chevrolet manufacturer; my wheels feels as if they are wobbling sometimes; and my steering column is making a squeaking sound when i turn it left or right.by putting in the vin number, ifound out that there has been four recalls on this vehicle, but the manufacturer states that there has been only one recall, someone is again lying and i don't believe it is the carfax report.i feel that gm should extend the warranties on their vehicles longer than they do because their vehicles are learned to be defective before a lifetime of 5 years is up (pre years lifespan) for any vehicle and the consumer should not be made to purchase the warranties, but gmpp (general motors protection plan) should reissue an extended warranty when someone have had as many problems with their vehicles as i have within these last two years.i feel that these headaches and expenses could have been avoided if martin burks had fixed my car the first time; i also feels that martin burks chevrolet is an untrustworthy service center.i will also be contacting the better business bureau to inform them of the unsatisfied service i have had with martin burks chevrolet service center.
While driving at 10 mph, the consumer noticed it took longer for the vehicle to respond when making a turn.please provided additional details.
The contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. While driving in reverse approximately 5 mph, the contact attempted several times to turn the steering wheel but the steering wheel would not respond. The failure was a continuous occurrence in any selected gear. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 02v286000 (steering: rack and pinion) but was advised that his vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired for the failure. The vehicle was no longer being driven. The failure mileage was 139,000.updated 5/24/11updated 1/18/2012 *ln
Ever since i bought my car brand new, i have had issues with the engine stalling on hills or inclines.my car will start to feel as if it's going to stall, and the rpm's jump up as if i am accelerating the gas, but since this normally only happens on hills, when i apply the brakes, my car will not stop, b/c the rpm's are still high, then that's when the car stalls, and of course my steering wheel locks, and i cannot stop without using the e-brake, or put it back into neutral and restart it. I have no warranty left since it has expired, however, i had taken my vehicle to the dealership and they always said nothing was wrong.i have small children, and it's not fair that this defect has "slipped" through the cracks for this long.something must be done before owners of this car get injured or killed!i am also having a rack and pinion problem, but gmac said that my car didn't come from the plant with the defective parts!well, i think it did.my car has been unreliable more often than not.every time ihave drive down a hill, i say a prayer.this happens about 2-3 times/week.my steering is so bad from the defective rack and pinion, that i can't turn my steering wheel until the car has been running for about 15 mins.(when it's cold out).gmac has failed to take my concerns serious, it's sad that a company i paid all my hard earned money to, can't even make/or fix an unsafe vehicle!and i also have the recalled dex coolant, but you have to have paid for the damages and repairs in order to get reimbursed! they need to fix all the affected cars, not just the ones people have paid to already have it fixed!
The steering wheel did not realign properly after making a turn.the dealer has been contacted. Please describe further.
Consumer loss steering control, when the vehicle hit a curve.
Steering does not turn going at a rate of 5 mph.
Power steering has slowly gone i took it to mechanic who could not read but says there seems to be a leak but he can't figure out where. It's caused the entire car to act up and i don't even want itanymore.!!
Chevrolet cavlier 1998 - the car is only 5 1/2 years old with 33,000 miles on it. I have had steering issues for more than 3 years with this car.i can not parallel park or make hard turns with out the steering locking up or forcing me to you my entire body weight to ge the wheel to move.when i've taken it to a dealership they simply say this is how the car is designed use the gas and that a recall has not been issued although according to this web page there has been.apparantly according to gm my vin number is not included in the nov/2002 recall for steering rack/pinion which sounds as if it is exactly what the problem is and that there are no recalls scheduled in the future.
On 08.25.2003 sun chevrolet (in pittsburgh, pa) performed recall work on my 1998 chevy cavalier.this was classified as "rack and pinion campaign 02049, ma-96-v0948.7".at that time the only part listed on my receipt as being installed on the cavalier was bearing k 6.835 a.recently i have been encountering difficulty turning the steering wheel, where it feels as though the power steering has become disabled intermittently.this is very startling when it occurs, and has led to several "near misses" in traffic when trying to negotiate turns.so, on 07.21.2005, i took the vehicle back to sun chevrolet for them to evaluate this problem.they told me the vehicle needs a new "steering gear" for $1168.95, and that the vehicle is unsafe to drive.i called pricilla lundquist (from chevrolet 866.952.4368 x 58092, service request # 1-351040321) on saturday 07.23.2005, and she said that she would speak will sun chevrolet then get back to us on monday (07.25.2005).at that time she told us there is nothing they would do about the problem, it was completely our problem to fix and pay for.from reading the information on this rack and pinion recall, it seems as though the steering gear should have been replaced at the time of the recall (08.25.2003) along with the bearing to prevent this problem now.this vehicle only has about 55,000 miles on it, but is not safe to drive because of this steering problem.
Approxiamately 2 months into owning the vehicle the problems started. First the seat belt covers snapped off, i've had to have the steering stabilizers replaced 3 times already, the air conditioner which is rarely used failed at about 55-60,000 miles, the battery busted and leaked on the entire right side under hood, the jack was warped, the gas guage reads incorrectly, the sunroof stopped working after 30000 miles, dash rattles, glove box will not stay closed, pass seat gets stuck when you move it forward, the gas pedal gets stuck and you have to apply more force than usual to get it moving, drivers door does not close all the way, more air than normal comes into vehicle, thermostat failed at 30000 miles, installed sidewinder 6500 car alarm which failed to operate after the battery busted, plus numerous other problems not mentioned here.
While turning steering wheel consumer noticedpopping noise. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Both turn signals andhorn do not work, both are inoperable.consumer has contacteddealer five tiems.dealer has made changes tosteering column. But,problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
I have had my 1998 chevrolet cavalier for almost 5 years now; in feb. 2003 i had to pay 321.25 to have an ignition switch replaced in my car (which was an recall issue); i asked martin burks chevrolet on forest park parkway in forest park, ga if the ignition problem was a recall issue and bob allen, the auto part service manager lied to me and stated that it was not a recall issue, so i paid $321.25 for repair service to find out a year later that the ignition system problem was a recall issue.so i want to inform you that chevrolet has auto repair service centers with workers that lies to consumers just to take their money.at this present time, my 1998 chevrolet cavalier will not start because something is blocking the fuel from reach the motor/engine (which is another recall problem) but not according to the chevrolet manufacturer; my wheels feels as if they are wobbling sometimes; and my steering column is making a squeaking sound when i turn it left or right.by putting in the vin number, ifound out that there has been four recalls on this vehicle, but the manufacturer states that there has been only one recall, someone is again lying and i don't believe it is the carfax report.i feel that gm should extend the warranties on their vehicles longer than they do because their vehicles are learned to be defective before a lifetime of 5 years is up (pre years lifespan) for any vehicle and the consumer should not be made to purchase the warranties, but gmpp (general motors protection plan) should reissue an extended warranty when someone have had as many problems with their vehicles as i have within these last two years.i feel that these headaches and expenses could have been avoided if martin burks had fixed my car the first time; i also feels that martin burks chevrolet is an untrustworthy service center.i will also be contacting the better business bureau to inform them of the unsatisfied service i have had with martin burks chevrolet service center.
The steering wheel column locked up, which caused the vehicle to stall.scc
Consumer states that the steering wheel is smoking. Dealer notified.
When driving at low speeds steering wheel locked up.consumer towed the vehicle todealer for inspection.however,mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.consumer went to a mechanic to have a recall repair on the vehicle (type of recall repair wasn't stated).when the repair was finished, consumer heard a noise in the vehicle.consumer asked the mechanic where the noise was coming from.the mechanic couldn't figure out the cause of the noise and thought that the noise was coming from the belt for the air conditioner.consumer decided to have it consulted to a different mechanic.vehicle was driven to the mechanic by (presumably) a friend of the consumer.as the driver was about to resume coming from a stop sign, steering rack and pinion mechanism fell which also led to steering lock-up.the steering failure resulted the driver to over turn vehicle into a ditch.police inspected the vehicle and found that bolt from the fallen mechanism was missing.*la
Consumerheard noise coming from underneathvehicle.the vehcile make noise when turning the wheel due to steering gear failure.the consumer was in contact with the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was under repair with remanufactured parts for the clicking noise.
Air bag stays on, 3 modules replaced, problem still present. Horn would not work with steering wheel straight, replaced cancelling cam. Ok. Car would not drive straight, replaced steering gear box, ok. A/c rumbles at idle when hot, replaced belt and tensioner, problem still present but not as loud. Dome light stays on, replaced alarm module, ok.
I was experiencing trouble in my car when iturned left at low speeds.if felt almost as though i was losing power in the steering part of my car.shortly after that, a friend of mine emailed me a notice tham chevy was conducting a recall on my car type and described the same problem that i was having.the article from reuters said that it cause accidents but no fatalities.i immediately got my car fixed and was told that there was not an official recall out yet.i waited and once the recall was out, my car was not included.my car fits all of the parameters of the recall and was experiencing the same problem.
Nhtsa#02-v-286-000: lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly. This vehicleis not include due to the vin#. Please provide further information. Ph
While making a turnpower steering shaft pitman sheared off, causing a minor collision.
Power steering pump failed causing a whinning noise to come from the engine, a new idler and new belt were also installed.nlm
Power steering pump failed causing a whinning noise to come from the engine, a new idler and new belt were also installed.nlm
The consumer received a recall notice (02-v-286-000) for replacement of rack and pinion bearing.the dealership the recall repair was not done properly.the problem still occurs the service manager (rick jackson).
When trying to make a turn consumer could hear noise coming from the front of vehicle while turning, the vehicle had been served twice on the rack and pinion.
When turning steering wheel there is aclicking noise, which comes from rack and pinion. If rack and pinion breaks their will be no steering.
The consumer request reimbursement for repairs made to power steering.*mrthe consumer contacted chevrolet in regard to reimbursement recall#1159156, stating that her vehicle experienced the same symptoms.the dealer denied reimbursement due to not being able to verify cause of he malfunction of the lower pinion bearing of the vehicles power steering.the rack was replaced.scc
Approximately 1 month after taking my '98 cavalier in for recall 02v286000 repair i started hearing a terrible sound from the steering every time i make a left-hand turn.this noise is only heard when making left-hand turns.
As listed in the may 2004 c.r. The recalls on the chevrolet lumina, monte carlo, and malibu 97-98 on replacing the pinion bearing in power-steering gear could separate and allow pinion shaft to move. I have had the same problem on my 1998chevrolet cavalier, whereas i could barely turn my steering wheel to the right while turning.my rack and pinion had to be replaced by the dealer. Why is this not included in your recall listings. *la
After the recall was performed on the rack and pinion, the problem recurred.
When first startingvehiclesteering wheel locks up and continues not to move as a result of the wheel locking , brakes will also not work.
The rack and pinion failed on the vehicle.8jb
There was a recall on the steering rack and pinion on 1998 chevrolet cavalier build in 4-01-1997 to 10-31-1997 mine was made 11-01-1997. I know that what the problem is with mine because at times i can't turnthe wheel at all when i slow down. The reason i'm writing about this is i would like to know if there been other reports on this problem with other98 cavaliers made at this time. I would like a report sent to general motors to see if they will go good for this part. I have a child and i feel this is a safety that they should go good for it and have it fix by a dealer and they should pay the dealer for the problem. Please email me back . You have my email address. I would like to hear back on this real soon. Thank you.
Nhtsa#02-v-286-000 consumer was informed the recall replacement would be performed in march or the first week in april.scc
Dt:caller had same problem as mentioned inrecall 02v286000concerning rack an dpinion steering.but this vehicle wasnot included inrecalldue to vin.dealer and manufacturersaid his vehicle was not included.
Steering: rack and pinion. At times when i come to a stop i can't turn the wheel either way it's to hard to turn. I went to a garage to see what was wrong they checked it over and they said that the steering: rack and pinion is going. This has happened to me four times so far.
Vehicle experienced loss in steering.*mr the vehicle experienced 4 failures when the consumer attempted to make a turn the steering failed and then the engine died. After numerous visits to the dealership, the refused to make any repairs until the vehicle was further evaluated. There was a recall regarding the steering rack and pinion in which the vehicle experienced the same symptoms.(brother on behalf of sister naida schaefer)
Consumer complained aboutrack and pinion steering problem. The manufacturer issued a recall for this problem however the consumer's vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin.the vehicle's steering wheel could not be turned to the left without using excessive effort.
I was attempting to turn left to pull out of a parallel parking space when i heard something pop and it suddenly felt as if my car had lost all power steering.one month later i heard of rack and pinion steering recall on 1998 cavaliers which is what i drive and my car had all of the effects of what were listed.after taking my car into a chevy dealer, i was told my car did not fit the recall and that i needed a whole new transmission.i asked if they had checked my transmission fluid, and they said yes that there was plenty and that i would have to pay1200 for a new transmission.i declined their services to fix my vehicle and later had my uncle who is an airplace mechanic take a look at it. He told me there was nothing wrong with my transmission i was just very very low on fluid.my transmission is perfect now and he agrees that my car should have been included in the recall seeing as the rack and pinion steering has broken.repeatedly i have called gm to no avail on why my car is not included in this recall, and i feel very taken advantage of by the chevy dealer outz chevrolet for not being honest with me about my car.
Consumer was informed no parts were available regarding the rack and pinion. Recall #02 v 286 000.
Consumer states while driving approximately 35-40mph, "softly" turned steering wheel to avoid an object in the road.consumer loss complete control of vehicle's steering, travelled down an embankment and crashed into a tree.consumer feels issue may be related to current recall 02v286000ts
Complaint of recall service co2049-snar 07/10/2003 *mrthe consumer experienced a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel. The rack and pinion was damaged causing internal noise. The dealer was notified but refused to make repairs unless consumer paid for parts and labor. The consumer is requesting that thiscase be investigated and remedial action take place.
The rack and pinion on my car failed as i was driving it.i had to have it replaced.although there is a recall on the lower pinion seperation as of jan. 2003,it only seems to cover a certain range of vin #'s for this make.my mechanic called in jan. Of '03, but was not able to obtain any information on it.i guess until a large number of people complain, and there are no injuries, the manufacturere does not take it seriously. I have 3 young kids, and i can not wait for a fatality for the manufacturer to acknowledge there is a problem.
When making a left turn at any speed steering wheel became difficult to turn. Consumer received a recall letter pertaining to this issue.mechanic informedconsumer that the recall was taken care off. However, the problem recurred.the consumer had to pay to have the rack and pinion replaced.
I have had to have 3 majorsteering components replaced on my 1998 chevy cavailer and i am concerned about the future safety of the car. The rack and pinon steering has been replaced twice on vehicle to this date. My understanding from the dealership working on it they are using replacement parts instead of new parts. I have contacted the manufacture regarding this issue but no solution there. My next step is to make a complaint with md state's attorney office.
When driving at low speeds steering wheel locked up.consumer towed the vehicle todealer for inspection.however,mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.consumer went to a mechanic to have a recall repair on the vehicle (type of recall repair wasn't stated).when the repair was finished, consumer heard a noise in the vehicle.consumer asked the mechanic where the noise was coming from.the mechanic couldn't figure out the cause of the noise and thought that the noise was coming from the belt for the air conditioner.consumer decided to have it consulted to a different mechanic.vehicle was driven to the mechanic by (presumably) a friend of the consumer.as the driver was about to resume coming from a stop sign, steering rack and pinion mechanism fell which also led to steering lock-up.the steering failure resulted the driver to over turn vehicle into a ditch.police inspected the vehicle and found that bolt from the fallen mechanism was missing.*la
Recall campaign:steering: gear: rack and pinion (recall number 02v286000).the vehicle's rack and pinion failed prior to recall notification.the consumer contacted the manufacturer who informed him that he vehicle was not include in the recall due to vin.
Vehicle experiencing similar malfunctions as described in recall 02049.*mr please review for further investigations.the consumer was informed his vehicle identification numer was not included in the recall.
Rack & pinion steering failed for the 4th time,causingloss ofcontrol. Would hear noises coming fromfront of vehicle whenever turning.had reported problem previously. Image #855501.
Request of restitution for repairs made to a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. *mr the consumer was not informed that a pinion bearing was also replaced because of a recall.the consumer also had problems with the rack and pinion locking up. *scc the consumer also stated the battery was replaced.
The consumer stated that when she came to a complete stop, at times she was unable to steer the vehicle.she stated it happened every now and then, but it was a concern:she said she looked on the web and found that this problem was a recall. (recall # 02v286000 and campaign # 02049)she says when she took her vehicle to themechanic she was told that the rack and pinion was going bad.
The steering rack and pinionlocked up on two separate occasions. *ph the vehicle was involved in recall# c02049-s.there had been four incidents while attempting to turn left in traffic.chevrolet would not replace the rack and pinion gear assembly until the dealer could replicate the failure. *scc
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for recall remedy 02v286000 on 02/24/03.however on 03/20/03 consumer attempted to the turn steering wheel to the right, but the steering became very difficult as if it locked up and the wheels did not turn properly.
The contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. While driving in reverse approximately 5 mph, the contact attempted several times to turn the steering wheel but the steering wheel would not respond. The failure was a continuous occurrence in any selected gear. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 02v286000 (steering: rack and pinion) but was advised that his vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired for the failure. The vehicle was no longer being driven. The failure mileage was 139,000.updated 5/24/11updated 1/18/2012 *ln
The steering gear rack has failed several times. *mjs
The contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier.while driving 10 mph, the power steering locked and the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel.the vehicle was towed to the mechanic and they stated that the steering rack needed to be replaced.as of july 24, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired.the current and failure mileages were 83,656.updated 01/11/08.*lja broken wheel stud and nut were replaced. Updated
The consumer stated that the trim around thedashboard and radiocracked and peeled off.the consumer was afraid that if there was anaccident or if he hit something, in addition to the air bags deploying, pieces of this plastic would come off,injuring or harming him.the consumer stated he had never seen anything like it.*sc
The dashboard developed cracks without warning. The dealer states the dash material needs be to replaced. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.
I heard vibration by the rear drivers side wheel.i inspected the vehicle and noticed i could actually move (wobble) the wheel, it came loose from the frame according to 3 car shops.i even took it to a chevy dealership, it was deemed unsafe to drive.also the frame is completely corroded, there are parts of the unibody frame that are just missing due to rust and corrosion.the rest of the car is in very good shape, but due to the frame issue its now unsafe to drive and way too expensive to repair.any recalls on the 1998 cavalier?
The 1998 chevrolet cavalier starts to shake when it reaches 60 mph or more. It is a horrible feeling.
The contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that the driver was driving approximately 35 mph when he was pulled over by a police officer who informed him that one of the wheels was protruding outward abnormally. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot where the contact was informed that the sub frame was severely rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that while traveling 15 mph, the sub frame fractured. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was determined that the sub frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that she experienced difficulty steering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that the sub frame failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 155,000 and the current mileage was 156,000.
Smell of burning wires when driving. Radiator hose failed prior to/after recall repairs. Also, transfer case malfunctioned prior to/after recall repairs 98v013000. In addition, rear passenger's side door handle broke inside.
Driver and passengers side door has noise. Yh
Both doors have rattles sounds like crash bars weld broken or window guides lose.
#1, the front brake rotors warped and the pads were worn.dealer refused to replace under warranty so i paid out of pocket.now second set of rotors and pads is in need of replacement.#2 trunk lid latch could not be opened with key, dealer refused to repair/replace under warranty, so i paid out of pocket.#3 reverse light switch failed, again dealer refused to replace under warranty, i paid out of pocket.switch has gone bad again and i paid to have it replace a second time.#4driver's door hinges were bent and door did not always close tightly, dealer repaired at no charge.#5 driver's side side had a metal bar sticking through the upholstery into my back.dealer repaired at no charge.
Uneven amount of paint on the rim of the trunk. Defective door gasket. Inoperative brake lights.
Driver and passengers side door has noise. Yh
Convertible top is leaking water into the passenger comparment which has caused carpet to mold . Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.
Convertible top leaks and has done so since the first rain when i bought the car in june of 1998.vehicle went in for repairs on several occasions with no success in fixing the problem.problem has progressively gotten worse over the last years.heavy rain floods the front seats of the vehicle as does washing.finally gave up after several unsucessful attempts.slowly over the last 2 years the window motors have gone bad preventing me from rolling the windows down.they get stuck and don't roll up.on 3 separate occasions my windows, driver and passenger side have fallen into the door panels and had to be repaired. I have spoken to a friend as well as strangers when i see them driving the same vehicle and they have all thus far expressed the same problems in regards to leaking and window motor.i refuse to pay $350 + to have a $50 window motor replaced in the vehicle.
Everytime it rains the convertable top leaks at the front drivers side it drips into the seats i have had the seal replaced, it still leaks. The chevy dealer says there is nothing else they can do.
Trunk leaks water.*mjs
Uneven amount of paint on the rim of the trunk. Defective door gasket. Inoperative brake lights.
#1, the front brake rotors warped and the pads were worn.dealer refused to replace under warranty so i paid out of pocket.now second set of rotors and pads is in need of replacement.#2 trunk lid latch could not be opened with key, dealer refused to repair/replace under warranty, so i paid out of pocket.#3 reverse light switch failed, again dealer refused to replace under warranty, i paid out of pocket.switch has gone bad again and i paid to have it replace a second time.#4driver's door hinges were bent and door did not always close tightly, dealer repaired at no charge.#5 driver's side side had a metal bar sticking through the upholstery into my back.dealer repaired at no charge.
At 8 miles before purchase of car water pump, gasket, thermostat and seal replaced because of coolant leak, at 14,000 miles water sensor replace because coolant light continued to come on, at 15,000 miles coolant coming on again and head gasket replaced.claims no damage to engine but a mechanic told me they could not tell unless they tear engine down and mic it.at 5,000 miles trunk leaked at 15,000 miles in for continued trunk leak.front passenger door sticks. Rear passenger door handle sticks out further than rest.continue to have problems with car.also had to have mud flaps installed after purchase, they where suppose to come with it.had to have front passenger seat fixed because it would not move.car is in william m fowler and barbara a fowler
The button on the sunroof would not open the sunroof.i took the car in four separate times and the button still does not seem to work correctlyfirst date it was brought in 8/20/98, 2nd time 9/15/98, third 9/24/98 and last time was taken in was 2/5/99.
There has been one thing wrong after the other ever since i bought this car and i believe it a piece of crap but i guess that i am stuck up it since chevrolet declined my buyback request.
This car has been taken to the dealer and the dealer recognizes the problem but consistantly refuses to take any rsponsibilities for the junk that they sold me.this car has been to the body shop for repairs on the manufacturer ground effects package the transmission that doesn't work properly the brake system the i have had to have rotors turned and within four months have brand new rotors but on.the sunroof doesn't open properly, the trunk lid hits the bumper when you close it,the engine makes a weird rattle noise when you go over a bump,the doors do not close all the way, ther is tons of rust on the inside walls of my trunk, i was also notified of a recall on the oil consumption valve two weeks after all the oil in my car had leaked out causing my engine to knockon my way home from work (had to put four quarts of oil in it three days from having an oil change, i never received the airbag recall for my vehicle.to wrap this up in a nutshell i will never buy a chevrolet product again i will result to a foriegn car maker (honda)to purchase my next vehicle.nk
Whenever it rainspassenger's side compartment fills up with water.dealer cannot find the cause.
Chevy cavalier rusted sub frames. Car vibrates wildly at a certain speeds. Car was parked. Was told vehicle warranty had already expired and there had been no other calls related to this. Was told by gm service department car (if driven) should be driven cautiously (no bumps, potholes, long distance trips) recommended we don't drive.
I was stopped at red light and when the light turned green i took off and felt a pull to the passenger side. I had my brother in law check it out and the sub-frame was rotted. We replaced it but feel this needed to be brought to your attention.
No events except the sub frame just split in half ,causing the vehicle has very little control and pulls erratically from one way to another, had to replace the sub frame.
The contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. Whiledriving60 mph the vehicle will begin to vibrate. Also when striking a small bump on the road way, the vehicle will fish tail.during the installation of new tires, she was advised that the vehicles sub frame had corrosion. It cost $3500.00 to repair the frame. No repairs were made.the failure mileage was 170000. Thecurrent mileage was 172000.
Wilton motors (ct) has had it for 2 weeks without repair!
Took vehicle for state inspection. Vehicle failed inspection due to frame being rusted. Mechanic/inspector states that this is very common on the 1998 chevrolet cavalier. There are mfg. Frame holes that the subframe is rusting near the rear wheels. Suggested that could have a body shop weld plates over the mfg holes in the frame.
Consumerheard noise coming from underneathvehicle.the vehcile make noise when turning the wheel due to steering gear failure.the consumer was in contact with the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was under repair with remanufactured parts for the clicking noise.
The starter went out the first week i got it did tires start rubbing the sucks went out making it hard to drive and a second time start rubbing i end up buying three times cuz they got ball real fast the wiring under the engine ripped apart and now it's threw a rod.
Consumer drove vehicle home, and put vehicle in the park position.about 15 minutes later the vehicle had rolled into the neighbor's house, causing damage to the vehicle.
I received my 1998 cavalier as a graduation gift-,expecting reliability.i have had nothing more than problems.the car has been taken to the dealer nine or more times for the problem i am reporting.each time i have taken it in i have been told that there is nothing wrong.i have removed both front wheels to find that there is one half inch of play in the rotors, causing the wheels to shift while driving down the road.also, causing uneven wear on two new (front) tires.i am nine months pregnant and terrified to drive my own car for fear that the wheels are going to fall off!!!!!can something be done about this?
Vehicle will jerk forward when vehicle is in park position, and started engine. Dealerhas done an alignment/replaced steering box. Defect is still occurring. Dealer cannot determine defect.
Headlamps failed on interstate,came back on but would flicker, dealer found 4 wires with corrosion.dealer unable to find noise in suspension.
When trying to make a turn consumer could hear noise coming from the front of vehicle while turning, the vehicle had been served twice on the rack and pinion.
When the brakes were applied engine raced and the front endstarted to vibrate.the dealer has been contacted.
Both front struts started to leak and failed to function properly causing temporary loss of control on wet or rough roads.
Check engine light came on while the vehicle was running rough.when the driver pulled off the road to check the oil, the vehicle shut off. Dealer noticed that the problem was due to two bad spark plugs.
Front left wheel bearings have been replaced 3 times, front right twice. Taken to dealer due to a loud humming sound when driving, bearings were worn out.
Flat tire one month after purchase. B.f. Goodrich tire.
The service writer first said, "it's out of alignment." i know better (i've been in the automotive repair business for 21 years). Then he said, "the tire was ran low." i said it wasn't. Then he said, "you didn't rotate the tires often enough." then he said (in confidence), "gm uses junk tires." but they won't warranty the tires. And i have a bumper to bumper warranty. I also know that all chevy astrovans have this very same problem.( dot number: ?? tire size: p195/65r15 )
Purchased a 98 chev cavalier from drive time in 2002 - found out last week via carfax that the vehicle had a 20,000 mile odometer roll back
Dashboard material reflects onto the windshield causing poor visibility. Mjs
Dashboard material reflects onto the windshield causing poor visibility. Mjs
When brakes are applied it feels likerear wheels are grabbing. Dealershipinspectedvehicle and replacedrear hub bearing assembly.
Dissatisfied with the service of a local chevrolet dealer regarding recall repair 04002.*ph*mr
1998 chevrolet cavalier. *ph *nlm**dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**767771
Please provide explanation for safety defects regarding this vehicle. Also, attachments for repair workperformed for this vehicle. No safety defect or component (s) listed.
When the brakes were applied engine raced and the front endstarted to vibrate.the dealer has been contacted.
The engine started having problems where it didn't want to move and the gas pump kept messing up and the gas needle doesn,t show correct it will say you have a half a tank when you really have a quarter tank, and the throttle sensor is messed up i was on i-4 which is a major highway in orlando in the middle of traffic the was on but loss power and stalled out.
Upon exiting grocery store parking lot, the vehicle accelerated at a great rate of speed.unable to get control of the vehicle as this happened within a matter of seconds, vehicle jumped cement parking blocks and vehicle landed on parking blocks.insurance company declared vehicle total loss.collision repair shop stated neither manufacturer nor insurance company will go through vehicle to determine what went wrong due to "time is money."needless to say i am out of a vehicle, balance remaining was only approximately $3,700.00.looked up recalled vehicles, similar to id numbers 95v201000 and 87v011000.as stated, this all happened so abruptly very hard to pinpoint exactly what went wrong.i am reporting this in the hope that this does not happen to another cavalier owner who may not be as fortunate as we were.
Intermittently when brakes are appliedvehicle will surge forward.pedal goes partially to floor,resulting in extendedstopping distance.dealer has inspectedvehicle.
While driving on the turnpike at approx 55-60 mph my accelerator became stuck. When i depressed the brakes the car did not go below 40 mph. I called 9-1-1 for assistance. This went on for approx 8 miles, i eventually shut the ignition off and the car rolled to a stop on the shoulder. The car is at the dealership and they can not find anything wrong with it and expect me to pay for the replacement of the brakes that were ruined as a result of the cars defective accelerator. The problem needs to be identified and fixed before the vehicle is released or someone may become seriously injured or killed.
Accelerator stuck to the floor while merging on to freeway. Vehicle kept going faster.tried pumping accelerator, nothing happened.tried braking, but car would not slow down.put left foot on brake pedal and used right foot to try to loosen the accelerator by stomping on it.no luck.by then, i was approaching vehicles ahead of me at very high speed (i would guess at least 70 mph.).both lanes were full, so there was no way to switch lanes.in desperation, i shifted to reverse to try to stop the car.the engine shut off.i steered the vehicle to the shoulder as the vehicle coasted. I was able to brake as the vehicle coasted.when the car stopped, the battery light was on.the accelerator pedal was still stuck to the floor.i stomped on it a few times, and it broke loose.i had the car towed to a chevrolet dealer.
Consumer was driving at approximately 60 mph when the vehicle suddenly started to accelerate to over 100 mph.vehicle would not stop even by applying brakes. Had to pull emergency brakes and put it in park.
Consumer stops at traffic light and vehicle suddenly accelerates even though foot is constantly on brake pedal and vehicle was put in to park.
Sudden acceleration on several occasions.(attorney for consumer).
I have had several episodes over the past 6 years of my car accelerating without me stepping on the gas.in fact, it usually happens when i have first started the car, and am stepping on the brakes when pulling out of driveway, or coming to a stop at traffic lights, etc.my brakes can barely stop the car, and the only way i can get the car to go back to normal is to put it in park once i have stopped. Immediately i hear the engine stop revving, and then when i put the car in drive it's working normally.
Intermittentlyvehicle stalls at various speeds when accelerating and decelerating without warning.dealer has not been able to duplicate or correct the problem.
Accelerated pad wiggles all the time, and the motor mounts are not tight which makes the pad move all the time.
Egr valve: replaced twice, cleaned once; gm rep. Says not his problem after 24k miles; car has miss and idles rough, codes detected p0300, p0404, p1404, p0405; dlr replace pcm computer. Called state a.g.
Vehicle suddenly accelerates on its own when cruising at a low speed up to very high speeds.brake responded, butsometimes were very hard.dealer has been contacted.
While driving and with the air conditioner on or the defogger on, the vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause an accident.been to dealer several times.dealer replaced the crank case position sensor and a computer chip, but the problem would reoccur.please provide further information.
After driving vehicle for a short or a long period and whenvehicle is parked, there is a burning smell that comes out of the ventilation system. Dealer has been contacted.
Convertible top leaks and has done so since the first rain when i bought the car in june of 1998.vehicle went in for repairs on several occasions with no success in fixing the problem.problem has progressively gotten worse over the last years.heavy rain floods the front seats of the vehicle as does washing.finally gave up after several unsucessful attempts.slowly over the last 2 years the window motors have gone bad preventing me from rolling the windows down.they get stuck and don't roll up.on 3 separate occasions my windows, driver and passenger side have fallen into the door panels and had to be repaired. I have spoken to a friend as well as strangers when i see them driving the same vehicle and they have all thus far expressed the same problems in regards to leaking and window motor.i refuse to pay $350 + to have a $50 window motor replaced in the vehicle.
The button on the sunroof would not open the sunroof.i took the car in four separate times and the button still does not seem to work correctlyfirst date it was brought in 8/20/98, 2nd time 9/15/98, third 9/24/98 and last time was taken in was 2/5/99.
Sunroof rattles when open.
This car has been taken to the dealer and the dealer recognizes the problem but consistantly refuses to take any rsponsibilities for the junk that they sold me.this car has been to the body shop for repairs on the manufacturer ground effects package the transmission that doesn't work properly the brake system the i have had to have rotors turned and within four months have brand new rotors but on.the sunroof doesn't open properly, the trunk lid hits the bumper when you close it,the engine makes a weird rattle noise when you go over a bump,the doors do not close all the way, ther is tons of rust on the inside walls of my trunk, i was also notified of a recall on the oil consumption valve two weeks after all the oil in my car had leaked out causing my engine to knockon my way home from work (had to put four quarts of oil in it three days from having an oil change, i never received the airbag recall for my vehicle.to wrap this up in a nutshell i will never buy a chevrolet product again i will result to a foriegn car maker (honda)to purchase my next vehicle.nk
While driving down the road at 45 mph, the passenger side window exploded shooting glass up and out of the door frame.at the time of the failure the window was rolled down.glass was blown into the passenger,s lap, the back of the car and outside.mr
Driver's side window, when open, allows water to pour into car.the results are water marks on the door and the apoholstry matted down.
Passenger window shattered while driving down the street,apparently window was bound up.spacers missing on driver and passenger side. Fortunately my mother was not injured, but covered in glass. Have taken in twice now for the driver window which keeps becoming loose or losing spacers that keep it in place.
Consumer made a right turn and the engine stopped. After switching back and forth, the vehicle began to start slowly. Once started, the vehcile merged forward and began to jerk back and forth.consumer proceeded, she was driving approx. 10-15mph when she beganto brake for a vehicle and the abs light came onandthere were no brakes to apply.consumer hit vehicle at 15mph. Approximately20-25 minutes later, both air bags deployed. The whinshield shattered.
While driving 20 mph andwithout a collisiondriver's window unexpectedly shattered, cause unknown. *ml
Passenger window shattered while driving down the street,apparently window was bound up.spacers missing on driver and passenger side. Fortunately my mother was not injured, but covered in glass. Have taken in twice now for the driver window which keeps becoming loose or losing spacers that keep it in place.
Front windshield glare causes poor visibility.
Left windshield wiper does not reach the left edge of the windshield.it stops 3-4 inches short, leaving left side of windshield unclean.this obstructs visibility during normal driving and rainy conditions.
Abs fail to work at high or very low speeds.rotors replaced twice in two years. Dealer can't find anything else wrong with the brakes. Have taken it in several times, but problem continues. The last time i had the rotors fixed they put a hole in my windshield washer fluid container and want over $100 to replace it.starter refuses to turn over ocasionally, dealer couldn't find problem.there has got to be a recall very soon on the brakes soon, i'm lucky i haven't gotten in an accident yet.everyone i know that has the same car has had the exact same problems with their brakes.they had to issue a recall on a faulty brake system they had on their trucks several years ago.i don't feel safe driving my car and will never buy a chevy again.
Windshield washer motor failed.nlm
The starter went out the first week i got it did tires start rubbing the sucks went out making it hard to drive and a second time start rubbing i end up buying three times cuz they got ball real fast the wiring under the engine ripped apart and now it's threw a rod.
The contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier.while driving 10 mph, the power steering locked and the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel.the vehicle was towed to the mechanic and they stated that the steering rack needed to be replaced.as of july 24, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired.the current and failure mileages were 83,656.updated 01/11/08.*lja broken wheel stud and nut were replaced. Updated
1998 chevrolet cavalier right front wheel fell off.the studs had broken on the hub.the right front fender was damaged.
Rear passenger wheel bounces up and down while driving.the dealer has inspected and attempted to repair the vehicle. *ml
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