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Jun 29, 2023 Power Train

Transmission failed out of nowhere for no reason no check engine light yes available for inspection

Jun 29, 2023 Power Train

Transmission failed out of nowhere for no reason no check engine light yes available for inspection

Jun 6, 2020 Engine 150,000 mi

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. *TR

Jun 6, 2020 Suspension 150,000 mi

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. *TR

Jun 6, 2020 Wheels 150,000 mi

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. *TR

Jun 6, 2020 Engine 150,000 mi

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. *TR

Jun 6, 2020 Suspension 150,000 mi

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. *TR

Jun 6, 2020 Wheels 150,000 mi

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. *TR

Feb 20, 2018 Electrical System 335,000 mi

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 ...

Feb 20, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 335,000 mi

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 ...

Feb 20, 2018 Electrical System 335,000 mi

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 ...

Feb 20, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 335,000 mi

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 ...

Oct 24, 2017 Air Bags

"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 NUMBERN040002 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER04V036.

Oct 24, 2017 Air Bags

"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 NUMBERN040002 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER04V036.

Aug 31, 2017 Structure 195,000 mi

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 ...

Aug 31, 2017 Structure 195,000 mi

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 ...

Nov 17, 2015 Service Brakes 125,000 mi

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 TH...

Nov 17, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

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 TH...

Nov 17, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 125,000 mi

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 TH...

Nov 17, 2015 Service Brakes 125,000 mi

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 TH...

Nov 17, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

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 TH...

Nov 17, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 125,000 mi

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 TH...

Nov 5, 2015 Electrical System 189,467 mi

TL* 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.

Nov 5, 2015 Electrical System 189,467 mi

TL* 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.

Aug 17, 2015 Electrical System Fire 169,000 mi

TL* 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 T...

Aug 17, 2015 Electrical System Fire 169,000 mi

TL* 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 T...

Jul 9, 2015 Air Bags Crash 190,000 mi

TL* 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. ...

Jul 9, 2015 Air Bags Crash 190,000 mi

TL* 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. ...

Aug 20, 2014 Electrical System 90,000 mi

TL* 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 VEHICL...

Aug 20, 2014 Electrical System 90,000 mi

TL* 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 VEHICL...

Jul 1, 2013 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* 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. ...

Jul 1, 2013 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* 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. ...

Dec 5, 2012 Structure 155,000 mi

TL* 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 FA...

Dec 5, 2012 Structure 155,000 mi

TL* 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 FA...

Sep 27, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System

I HAVE A Z24 AND MY CAR STALLS OUT AND TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING I 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 IN...

Sep 27, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A Z24 AND MY CAR STALLS OUT AND TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING I 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 IN...

Sep 27, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System

I HAVE A Z24 AND MY CAR STALLS OUT AND TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING I 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 IN...

Sep 27, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A Z24 AND MY CAR STALLS OUT AND TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING I 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 IN...

May 23, 2012 Service Brakes

TL* 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...

May 23, 2012 Service Brakes

TL* 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...

May 22, 2012 Steering 120,000 mi

STEERING DOES NOT TURN GOING AT A RATE OF 5 MPH. *TT

May 22, 2012 Steering 120,000 mi

STEERING DOES NOT TURN GOING AT A RATE OF 5 MPH. *TT

Apr 16, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

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 O...

Apr 16, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

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 O...

Mar 21, 2012 Power Train Crash 121,566 mi

TL* 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 INJ...

Mar 21, 2012 Power Train Crash 121,566 mi

TL* 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 INJ...

Dec 12, 2011 Structure 123,000 mi

TL* 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 INF...

Dec 12, 2011 Structure 123,000 mi

TL* 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 INF...

Jul 13, 2011 Electrical System 142,000 mi

TL* 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 C...

Jul 13, 2011 Electrical System 142,000 mi

TL* 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 C...

May 4, 2011 Structure 131,000 mi

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. *TR

May 4, 2011 Structure 131,000 mi

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. *TR

Apr 11, 2011 Steering 139,000 mi

TL* 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 I...

Apr 11, 2011 Steering 139,000 mi

TL* 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 I...

Apr 11, 2011 Steering 139,000 mi

TL* 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 I...

Apr 11, 2011 Steering 139,000 mi

TL* 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 I...

May 18, 2010 Structure 170,000 mi

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...

May 18, 2010 Structure 170,000 mi

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...

Mar 7, 2010 Electrical System 123,000 mi

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. *TR

Mar 7, 2010 Electrical System 123,000 mi

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. *TR

Dec 16, 2009 Structure 143,600 mi

THE 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER STARTS TO SHAKE WHEN IT REACHES 60 MPH OR MORE. IT IS A HORRIBLE FEELING. *TR

Dec 16, 2009 Structure 143,600 mi

THE 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER STARTS TO SHAKE WHEN IT REACHES 60 MPH OR MORE. IT IS A HORRIBLE FEELING. *TR

Nov 30, 2009 Structure 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING 60 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...

Nov 30, 2009 Structure 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING 60 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...

Jan 31, 2009 Steering 2,000 mi

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 ...

Jan 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

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 ...

Jan 31, 2009 Steering 2,000 mi

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 ...

Jan 31, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

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 ...

Dec 15, 2008 Structure 133,000 mi

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. *TR

Dec 15, 2008 Structure 133,000 mi

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. *TR

Apr 8, 2008 Electrical System

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. ...

Apr 8, 2008 Electrical System

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. ...

Mar 10, 2008 Electrical System 160,000 mi

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 ...

Mar 10, 2008 Electrical System 160,000 mi

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 ...

Dec 13, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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 TH...

Dec 13, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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 TH...

Oct 23, 2007 Exterior Lighting 152,500 mi

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...

Oct 23, 2007 Exterior Lighting 152,500 mi

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...

Jul 24, 2007 Wheels 83,656 mi

TL*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 R...

Jul 24, 2007 Steering 83,656 mi

TL*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 R...

Jul 24, 2007 Wheels 83,656 mi

TL*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 R...

Jul 24, 2007 Steering 83,656 mi

TL*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 R...

Nov 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 175,055 mi

1998 CAVALIER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *TS 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 1...

Nov 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 175,055 mi

1998 CAVALIER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *TS 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 1...

Nov 1, 2006 Steering 82,525 mi

A RECALL REPAIR ON THE STEERING MECHANISM WAS PERFORMED IN 2003; LESS THAN FOUR YEARS LATER, THE SAME REPAIR WAS NEEDED AT AN EXORBITANT COST DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE RECALL-REPLACED PART. CHEVY REFUSED MONETARY ASSISTANCE. IS IT COMMON PRACTICE TO PLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS IN RECALLS SO THE CONSUMER ...

Nov 1, 2006 Steering 82,525 mi

A RECALL REPAIR ON THE STEERING MECHANISM WAS PERFORMED IN 2003; LESS THAN FOUR YEARS LATER, THE SAME REPAIR WAS NEEDED AT AN EXORBITANT COST DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE RECALL-REPLACED PART. CHEVY REFUSED MONETARY ASSISTANCE. IS IT COMMON PRACTICE TO PLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS IN RECALLS SO THE CONSUMER ...

Oct 18, 2006 Electrical System Fire 82,000 mi

NO WARNING OF ANYTHING WRONG, HAD DRIVEN LESS THAN 1 MILE WHEN TRUNK CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO DEFECTIVE WIRING. *NM

Oct 18, 2006 Electrical System Fire 82,000 mi

NO WARNING OF ANYTHING WRONG, HAD DRIVEN LESS THAN 1 MILE WHEN TRUNK CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO DEFECTIVE WIRING. *NM

Sep 14, 2006 Electrical System Fire 65,000 mi

WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT AND STARTED TRUNK FIRE. *NM

Sep 14, 2006 Electrical System Fire 65,000 mi

WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT AND STARTED TRUNK FIRE. *NM

Apr 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,000 mi

ABS BRAKES FAIL WHEN TURNING AND BREAKING AT 10 MPH. *NM

Apr 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,000 mi

ABS BRAKES FAIL WHEN TURNING AND BREAKING AT 10 MPH. *NM

Apr 11, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

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.

Apr 11, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

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.

Jan 13, 2006 Wheels

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. *TS THE STUDS HAD BROKEN ON THE HUB. THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER WAS DAMAGED. *NM

Jan 13, 2006 Wheels

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. *TS THE STUDS HAD BROKEN ON THE HUB. THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER WAS DAMAGED. *NM

Dec 23, 2005 Air Bags Crash

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. *NM

Dec 23, 2005 Air Bags Crash

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. *NM

Dec 22, 2005 Tires

1998 CHEVY CAVALIER RIGHT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF. *TS THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FENDER. *JB

Dec 22, 2005 Tires

1998 CHEVY CAVALIER RIGHT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF. *TS THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FENDER. *JB

Nov 12, 2005 Steering 115,600 mi

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 TURN THE WHEEL AT ALL WHEN I SLOW DOWN. THE REASON I'M WRITING ABOUT THIS IS I WOULD LIKE TO KN...

Nov 12, 2005 Steering 115,600 mi

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 TURN THE WHEEL AT ALL WHEN I SLOW DOWN. THE REASON I'M WRITING ABOUT THIS IS I WOULD LIKE TO KN...

Sep 29, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 77,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED SHE THERE WAS A CRACK IN GAS TANK. IF THE CONTACT FILLED THE 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 KEPT TANK FULL. BUT WHEN GAS PRICES WENT UP EXCESSIVELY SHE COULD NOT AFFORD TO FI...

Sep 29, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 77,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED SHE THERE WAS A CRACK IN GAS TANK. IF THE CONTACT FILLED THE 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 KEPT TANK FULL. BUT WHEN GAS PRICES WENT UP EXCESSIVELY SHE COULD NOT AFFORD TO FI...

Aug 23, 2005 Electrical System

DT: THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE BATTERY TWICE IN TWO YEARS BEFORE RECEIVING RECALL 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 WO...

Aug 23, 2005 Electrical System

DT: THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE BATTERY TWICE IN TWO YEARS BEFORE RECEIVING RECALL 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 WO...

Aug 23, 2005 Electrical System

DT: THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE BATTERY TWICE IN TWO YEARS BEFORE RECEIVING RECALL 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 WO...

Aug 23, 2005 Electrical System

DT: THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE BATTERY TWICE IN TWO YEARS BEFORE RECEIVING RECALL 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 WO...

Jul 28, 2005 Steering 96,000 mi

DT: CALLER HAD SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 02V286000 CONCERNING RACK AN DPINION STEERING. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SAID HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Jul 28, 2005 Steering 96,000 mi

DT: CALLER HAD SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 02V286000 CONCERNING RACK AN DPINION STEERING. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SAID HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *AK

Jul 26, 2005 Steering 55,843 mi

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...

Jul 26, 2005 Steering 55,843 mi

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...

Jul 12, 2005 Unknown Or Other

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

Jul 12, 2005 Unknown Or Other

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

Jul 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE, IT STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY CLOSE TO 100,000 MILES. COMPLAINS OF ENGINE NOT WORKING. *AK

Jul 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE, IT STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY CLOSE TO 100,000 MILES. COMPLAINS OF ENGINE NOT WORKING. *AK

Jun 23, 2005 Fuel System, Other 37,000 mi

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.

Jun 23, 2005 Fuel System, Other 37,000 mi

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.

Jun 22, 2005 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

(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 T...

Jun 22, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 100,000 mi

(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 T...

Jun 22, 2005 Seats Crash 100,000 mi

(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 T...

Jun 22, 2005 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

(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 T...

Jun 22, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 100,000 mi

(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 T...

Jun 22, 2005 Seats Crash 100,000 mi

(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 T...

Jun 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON MY 1998 CHEVY CAVALIER MY TIMING BELT TENTION PULLEY HAS BROKEN TWICE,ALSO MY IDLER PULLEY HAS ALSO BROKEN TWICE

Jun 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON MY 1998 CHEVY CAVALIER MY TIMING BELT TENTION PULLEY HAS BROKEN TWICE,ALSO MY IDLER PULLEY HAS ALSO BROKEN TWICE

Jun 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,049 mi

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 MILES OVERHEATED FOR FIRST TIME AFTER ORDINARY FLUSH AND FILL 2 DAYS PRIOR. (THE SERPENTINE BELT A...

Jun 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,049 mi

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 MILES OVERHEATED FOR FIRST TIME AFTER ORDINARY FLUSH AND FILL 2 DAYS PRIOR. (THE SERPENTINE BELT A...

May 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

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 STARTS TO JOLT. BRAKE PEDAL SEEMS TO CATCH/RELEASE OVER AND OVER, WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. ALSO CAUSES ROLLING FOWARD OR BACKWARD IN ANY WEAT...

May 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

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 STARTS TO JOLT. BRAKE PEDAL SEEMS TO CATCH/RELEASE OVER AND OVER, WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. ALSO CAUSES ROLLING FOWARD OR BACKWARD IN ANY WEAT...

Mar 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM IN HER 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. *NM *SC *JB

Mar 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM IN HER 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. *NM *SC *JB

Feb 15, 2005 Fuel System, Other 80,000 mi

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 MISF...

Feb 15, 2005 Electrical System 80,000 mi

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 MISF...

Feb 15, 2005 Fuel System, Other 80,000 mi

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 MISF...

Feb 15, 2005 Fuel System, Other 80,000 mi

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 MISF...

Feb 15, 2005 Electrical System 80,000 mi

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 MISF...

Feb 15, 2005 Fuel System, Other 80,000 mi

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 MISF...

Feb 7, 2005 Exterior Lighting

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....*JB

Feb 7, 2005 Exterior Lighting

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....*JB

Feb 7, 2005 Exterior Lighting

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....*JB

Feb 7, 2005 Exterior Lighting

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....*JB

Jan 18, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE VEHICLE'S HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILED AND WAS REPLACED TWICE. *NM *SC *JB

Jan 18, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE VEHICLE'S HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILED AND WAS REPLACED TWICE. *NM *SC *JB

Jan 6, 2005 Air Bags Crash

WHILE SLOWING FROM A SPEED OF 45 MPH THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *NM 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 ...

Jan 6, 2005 Air Bags Crash

WHILE SLOWING FROM A SPEED OF 45 MPH THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *NM 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 ...

Dec 23, 2004 Electrical System 65,683 mi

RECALL 04V036000 CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER TO DO RECALL REPAIRS AGAIN. *AK

Dec 23, 2004 Electrical System 65,683 mi

RECALL 04V036000 CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER TO DO RECALL REPAIRS AGAIN. *AK

Dec 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CHEY CAVALIER HAS ABS LIGHT ON FOR AS LONG AS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR AND IT HAS BEEN IN A ACCIDENT. ALSO IT HAS FAIL MANY TIMES I CALLED THE COMPANY FOR ANSWERS BUT NO ONE HAS HELP. *JB

Dec 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CHEY CAVALIER HAS ABS LIGHT ON FOR AS LONG AS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR AND IT HAS BEEN IN A ACCIDENT. ALSO IT HAS FAIL MANY TIMES I CALLED THE COMPANY FOR ANSWERS BUT NO ONE HAS HELP. *JB

Nov 30, 2004 Electrical System

NHTSA RECALL 04V036000 ON THE IGNITION SWITCH . AFTER HAVING THE RELAY KIT REPLACED,THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. *JB THE CONSUMER HAD A REMOTE STARTER INSTALLED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT WAS FAULTY. *TC

Nov 30, 2004 Electrical System

NHTSA RECALL 04V036000 ON THE IGNITION SWITCH . AFTER HAVING THE RELAY KIT REPLACED,THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. *JB THE CONSUMER HAD A REMOTE STARTER INSTALLED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT WAS FAULTY. *TC

Nov 29, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

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 ...

Nov 29, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

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 ...

Nov 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash 36,813 mi

THE FRONT AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. *AK. NO COLLISION PRIOR TO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, SLOWED TO STOP, APPROXIMATELY FROM STOP SIGN. AIR BAG DEPLOYED, VEHICLE SKIDDED INTO A DITCH. *AK

Nov 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash 36,813 mi

THE FRONT AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. *AK. NO COLLISION PRIOR TO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, SLOWED TO STOP, APPROXIMATELY FROM STOP SIGN. AIR BAG DEPLOYED, VEHICLE SKIDDED INTO A DITCH. *AK

Nov 7, 2004 Steering 98,900 mi

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. *JB

Nov 7, 2004 Steering 98,900 mi

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. *JB

Nov 3, 2004 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO COME ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT BULBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 3, 2004 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO COME ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT BULBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 2, 2004 Air Bags Crash

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 VEH...

Nov 2, 2004 Air Bags Crash

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 VEH...

Oct 31, 2004 Electrical System 32,000 mi

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 P...

Oct 31, 2004 Electrical System 32,000 mi

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 P...

Oct 26, 2004 Air Bags

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 26, 2004 Air Bags

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 25, 2004 Electrical System

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 N...

Oct 25, 2004 Electrical System

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 N...

Oct 18, 2004 Steering

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 WHE...

Oct 18, 2004 Steering

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 WHE...

Sep 15, 2004 Electrical System

04 V 036 000/IGNITION SWITCH: CONSUMER HAS A CONCERN THAT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Sep 15, 2004 Electrical System

04 V 036 000/IGNITION SWITCH: CONSUMER HAS A CONCERN THAT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Sep 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,037 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL INTERMITTENTLY, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE .*AK

Sep 14, 2004 Structure 89,000 mi

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.

Sep 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,037 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL INTERMITTENTLY, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE .*AK

Sep 14, 2004 Structure 89,000 mi

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.

Aug 12, 2004 Steering 130,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT RACK 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. *AK THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE TURNED TO THE LEFT WITHOUT USING EXCESSIVE EFFORT. *NM

Aug 12, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE CONSUMER NOTICED IT TOOK LONGER FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESPOND WHEN MAKING A TURN. PLEASE PROVIDED ADDITIONAL DETAILS. *JB

Aug 12, 2004 Steering 130,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT RACK 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. *AK THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE TURNED TO THE LEFT WITHOUT USING EXCESSIVE EFFORT. *NM

Aug 12, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE CONSUMER NOTICED IT TOOK LONGER FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESPOND WHEN MAKING A TURN. PLEASE PROVIDED ADDITIONAL DETAILS. *JB

Jul 28, 2004 Electrical System

PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE FAILURE. *MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED STARTING 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. *SC THE CONSUMER DID NOT BELIE...

Jul 28, 2004 Electrical System

PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE FAILURE. *MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED STARTING 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. *SC THE CONSUMER DID NOT BELIE...

Jul 14, 2004 Electrical System

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 SE...

Jul 14, 2004 Electrical System

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 SE...

Jul 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 35,738 mi

BRAKE LINING RUSTED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR 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 ...

Jul 7, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 35,738 mi

BRAKE LINING RUSTED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR 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 ...

Jun 22, 2004 Steering 42,000 mi

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN AT ANY SPEED STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER PERTAINING TO THIS ISSUE. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE RECALL WAS TAKEN CARE OFF. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THE RACK AND PINION REPLACED...

Jun 22, 2004 Steering 42,000 mi

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN AT ANY SPEED STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER PERTAINING TO THIS ISSUE. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE RECALL WAS TAKEN CARE OFF. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THE RACK AND PINION REPLACED...

Jun 16, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE TURNING RIGHT CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STEER. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE TURNING RIGHT CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STEER. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK

Jun 14, 2004 Electrical System 130,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIRS, BUT BEFORE THE CONSUMER COULD GET HOME, THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS. *AK THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD ALSO ILLUMINATED. *SC THE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS STARTING THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE SHE ...

Jun 14, 2004 Power Train 31 mi

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 DEALER WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 14, 2004 Electrical System 130,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIRS, BUT BEFORE THE CONSUMER COULD GET HOME, THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS. *AK THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD ALSO ILLUMINATED. *SC THE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS STARTING THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE SHE ...

Jun 14, 2004 Power Train 31 mi

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 DEALER WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

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. *NM

Jun 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

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. *NM

May 21, 2004 Electrical System

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. *AK

May 21, 2004 Electrical System

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. *AK

May 17, 2004 Structure

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRIM AROUND THE DASHBOARD AND RADIO CRACKED AND PEELED OFF. THE CONSUMER WAS AFRAID THAT IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT 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 H...

May 17, 2004 Structure

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRIM AROUND THE DASHBOARD AND RADIO CRACKED AND PEELED OFF. THE CONSUMER WAS AFRAID THAT IF THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT 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 H...

May 16, 2004 Equipment

IN AUGUST OF 2002 I HAD THE FRONT RIGHT ANTI-LOCK SENSOR FOR MY 1998 CHEVY CAVALIER REPLACED. WITHIN NINE MONTHS, MAY 2003, I HAD TO HAVE THE SAME SENSOR REPLACED. NOW IT IS MAY OF 2004 AND MY DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THAT I NEED THE SAME SENSOR REPLACED. MY THINKING IS THAT THEY SHOULD OF FOUND ...

May 16, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

IN AUGUST OF 2002 I HAD THE FRONT RIGHT ANTI-LOCK SENSOR FOR MY 1998 CHEVY CAVALIER REPLACED. WITHIN NINE MONTHS, MAY 2003, I HAD TO HAVE THE SAME SENSOR REPLACED. NOW IT IS MAY OF 2004 AND MY DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THAT I NEED THE SAME SENSOR REPLACED. MY THINKING IS THAT THEY SHOULD OF FOUND ...

May 16, 2004 Equipment

IN AUGUST OF 2002 I HAD THE FRONT RIGHT ANTI-LOCK SENSOR FOR MY 1998 CHEVY CAVALIER REPLACED. WITHIN NINE MONTHS, MAY 2003, I HAD TO HAVE THE SAME SENSOR REPLACED. NOW IT IS MAY OF 2004 AND MY DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THAT I NEED THE SAME SENSOR REPLACED. MY THINKING IS THAT THEY SHOULD OF FOUND ...

May 16, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

IN AUGUST OF 2002 I HAD THE FRONT RIGHT ANTI-LOCK SENSOR FOR MY 1998 CHEVY CAVALIER REPLACED. WITHIN NINE MONTHS, MAY 2003, I HAD TO HAVE THE SAME SENSOR REPLACED. NOW IT IS MAY OF 2004 AND MY DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THAT I NEED THE SAME SENSOR REPLACED. MY THINKING IS THAT THEY SHOULD OF FOUND ...

May 15, 2004 Electrical System

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

May 15, 2004 Electrical System

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

Apr 29, 2004 Steering 39,040 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CONSUMER TOWED THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER WENT TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE A RECALL REPAIR ON THE VEHICLE (TYPE OF RECALL REPAIR WASN'T STATED). WHEN THE REPAIR WAS FI...

Apr 29, 2004 Steering 39,040 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CONSUMER TOWED THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER WENT TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE A RECALL REPAIR ON THE VEHICLE (TYPE OF RECALL REPAIR WASN'T STATED). WHEN THE REPAIR WAS FI...

Apr 29, 2004 Steering 39,040 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CONSUMER TOWED THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER WENT TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE A RECALL REPAIR ON THE VEHICLE (TYPE OF RECALL REPAIR WASN'T STATED). WHEN THE REPAIR WAS FI...

Apr 29, 2004 Steering 39,040 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CONSUMER TOWED THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER WENT TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE A RECALL REPAIR ON THE VEHICLE (TYPE OF RECALL REPAIR WASN'T STATED). WHEN THE REPAIR WAS FI...

Apr 24, 2004 Steering 76,968 mi

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,...

Apr 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,968 mi

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,...

Apr 24, 2004 Electrical System 76,968 mi

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,...

Apr 24, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,968 mi

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,...

Apr 24, 2004 Electrical System 76,968 mi

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,...

Apr 24, 2004 Steering 76,968 mi

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,...

Apr 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,968 mi

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,...

Apr 24, 2004 Electrical System 76,968 mi

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,...

Apr 24, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 76,968 mi

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,...

Apr 24, 2004 Electrical System 76,968 mi

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,...

Apr 20, 2004 Electrical System 40,178 mi

ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, SMOKE CAME OUT THE IGNITION AND STEERING COLUMN. *PH THE 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 RELATE...

Apr 20, 2004 Electrical System 40,178 mi

ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, SMOKE CAME OUT THE IGNITION AND STEERING COLUMN. *PH THE 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 RELATE...

Apr 16, 2004 Electronic Stability Control 24,800 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ENHANCED TRACTION SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT. IT COMES ON AND IT STAYS ON. *AK

Apr 16, 2004 Electronic Stability Control 24,800 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ENHANCED TRACTION SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT. IT COMES ON AND IT STAYS ON. *AK

Apr 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

DISSATISFIED WITH THE SERVICE OF A LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER REGARDING RECALL REPAIR 04002. *PH *MR

Apr 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

DISSATISFIED WITH THE SERVICE OF A LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER REGARDING RECALL REPAIR 04002. *PH *MR

Apr 6, 2004 Steering 44,452 mi

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 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, WHEREAS I COULD BARELY TURN MY STEERING ...

Apr 6, 2004 Steering 44,452 mi

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 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, WHEREAS I COULD BARELY TURN MY STEERING ...

Apr 5, 2004 Steering

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). *NM

Apr 5, 2004 Steering

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). *NM

Mar 22, 2004 Electrical System

NHTSA 04V036000\ IGNITION \SWITCH. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON THE DRIVEWAY IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR RAN AND REMOVE THE BATTERY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DASHBOARD. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT ...

Mar 22, 2004 Electrical System

NHTSA 04V036000\ IGNITION \SWITCH. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON THE DRIVEWAY IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR RAN AND REMOVE THE BATTERY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DASHBOARD. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT ...

Mar 15, 2004 Steering 67,000 mi

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 WHA...

Mar 15, 2004 Steering 67,000 mi

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 WHA...

Mar 9, 2004 Steering 80,000 mi

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 INFOR...

Mar 9, 2004 Steering 80,000 mi

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 INFOR...

Feb 12, 2004 Electrical System 102,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SAW BLUE SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE UNDER HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.*AK

Feb 12, 2004 Electrical System 102,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SAW BLUE SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE UNDER HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.*AK

Feb 6, 2004 Electrical System 56,900 mi

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.*AK

Feb 6, 2004 Electrical System 56,900 mi

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.*AK

Feb 4, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

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, ...

Feb 4, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

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, ...

Jan 27, 2004 Electrical System 65,000 mi

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. *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Electrical System 65,000 mi

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. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT REALIGN PROPERLY AFTER MAKING A TURN. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT REALIGN PROPERLY AFTER MAKING A TURN. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *JB

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

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 IT ANYMORE.!!

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 IT ANYMORE.!!

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

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 IT ANYMORE.!!

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

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 IT ANYMORE.!!

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 IT ANYMORE.!!

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

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 IT ANYMORE.!!

Jan 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

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

Jan 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

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

Nov 19, 2003 Electrical System Fire 74,000 mi

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.*AK

Nov 19, 2003 Electrical System Fire 74,000 mi

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.*AK

Nov 10, 2003 Steering 10,000 mi

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'V...

Nov 10, 2003 Steering 10,000 mi

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'V...

Nov 5, 2003 Steering 55,000 mi

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. *JB

Nov 5, 2003 Electrical System 55,000 mi

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. *JB

Nov 5, 2003 Steering 55,000 mi

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. *JB

Nov 5, 2003 Electrical System 55,000 mi

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. *JB

Oct 31, 2003 Electrical System 69,000 mi

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

Oct 31, 2003 Electrical System 69,000 mi

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

Oct 15, 2003 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SIMILAR MALFUNCTIONS AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL 02049.*MR PLEASE REVIEW FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS. *CB THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

Oct 15, 2003 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SIMILAR MALFUNCTIONS AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL 02049.*MR PLEASE REVIEW FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS. *CB THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB

Oct 2, 2003 Steering

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. *JB

Oct 2, 2003 Steering

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. *JB

Oct 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,250 mi

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE ABS FAILED. *NLM THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE. *JB

Oct 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28,250 mi

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE ABS FAILED. *NLM THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE. *JB

Sep 23, 2003 Electrical System Fire 71,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF. WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK 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...

Sep 23, 2003 Electrical System Fire 71,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHUT OFF. WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK 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...

Sep 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THERE WAS A DELAY IN BRAKING. CAUSE WAS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH WHEN 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 DUPLICA...

Sep 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THERE WAS A DELAY IN BRAKING. CAUSE WAS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH WHEN 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 DUPLICA...

Aug 18, 2003 Visibility 36 mi

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...

Aug 18, 2003 Structure 36 mi

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...

Aug 18, 2003 Visibility 36 mi

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...

Aug 18, 2003 Structure 36 mi

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...

Aug 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FUEL PUMP.*MR THE VEHICLE BLEW FUSES AND DIDN'T START UNTIL IT SAT AND COOLED OFF WHICH WAS DUE TO THE BAG FULE PUMP. *PH

Aug 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FUEL PUMP.*MR THE VEHICLE BLEW FUSES AND DIDN'T START UNTIL IT SAT AND COOLED OFF WHICH WAS DUE TO THE BAG FULE PUMP. *PH

Aug 12, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS SMOKING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 12, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS SMOKING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 8, 2003 Steering

THE STEERING RACK AND PINION LOCKED 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 FAILUR...

Aug 8, 2003 Steering

THE STEERING RACK AND PINION LOCKED 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 FAILUR...

Aug 7, 2003 Air Bags

VEHICLE'S AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS ILLUMINATING ON THE DASHBOARD.*MR THE 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. *CB *JB

Aug 7, 2003 Air Bags

VEHICLE'S AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS ILLUMINATING ON THE DASHBOARD.*MR THE 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. *CB *JB

Jul 29, 2003 Steering

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 RE...

Jul 29, 2003 Steering

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 RE...

Jul 8, 2003 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

THE PLASTIC COATING/LOCK MECHANISM ON MY 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER'S MALE SEATBELT PIECE IS DETERIORATING, CAUSING THE SEATBELT NOT LOCK THE BELT INTO PLACE. *AK

Jul 8, 2003 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

THE PLASTIC COATING/LOCK MECHANISM ON MY 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER'S MALE SEATBELT PIECE IS DETERIORATING, CAUSING THE SEATBELT NOT LOCK THE BELT INTO PLACE. *AK

Jul 7, 2003 Steering 30,976 mi

COMPLAINT OF RECALL SERVICE CO2049-S NAR 07/10/2003 *MR THE 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 R...

Jul 7, 2003 Steering 30,976 mi

COMPLAINT OF RECALL SERVICE CO2049-S NAR 07/10/2003 *MR THE 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 R...

Jun 30, 2003 Power Train 18,868 mi

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 PURC...

Jun 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,868 mi

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 PURC...

Jun 30, 2003 Power Train 18,868 mi

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 PURC...

Jun 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,868 mi

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 PURC...

Jun 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 27,500 mi

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. NEEDLE...

Jun 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 27,500 mi

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. NEEDLE...

Jun 4, 2003 Steering

THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE TO POWER STEERING. *MR THE 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...

Jun 4, 2003 Steering

THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE TO POWER STEERING. *MR THE 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...

May 21, 2003 Electrical System

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

May 21, 2003 Electrical System

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

May 7, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 37,000 mi

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 T...

May 7, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 37,000 mi

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 T...

May 6, 2003 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *JB

May 6, 2003 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *JB

Apr 30, 2003 Steering 88,030 mi

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 HAV...

Apr 30, 2003 Steering 88,030 mi

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 HAV...

Mar 27, 2003 Steering

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. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Steering

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. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Power Train 57,180 mi

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

Mar 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET LEAKED ANTI FREEZE, AND THE OIL PAN LEAKED OIL. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Power Train 57,180 mi

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

Mar 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET LEAKED ANTI FREEZE, AND THE OIL PAN LEAKED OIL. *JB

Mar 11, 2003 Steering

THE RACK AND PINION FAILED ON THE VEHICLE.8JB

Mar 11, 2003 Steering

THE RACK AND PINION FAILED ON THE VEHICLE.8JB

Mar 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IDLING. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE EGR POSITION DIDN'T MATCH THE ACTUAL EGR POSITION ON THE DASH. SCC *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IDLING. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE EGR POSITION DIDN'T MATCH THE ACTUAL EGR POSITION ON THE DASH. SCC *NLM

Feb 25, 2003 Exterior Lighting 87,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED.*JB

Feb 25, 2003 Exterior Lighting 87,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED.*JB

Feb 20, 2003 Steering

AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE RACK AND PINION, THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*JB

Feb 20, 2003 Steering

AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE RACK AND PINION, THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*JB

Feb 19, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER WAS INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RACK AND PINION. RECALL #02 V 286 000.*JB

Feb 19, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER WAS INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RACK AND PINION. RECALL #02 V 286 000.*JB

Feb 13, 2003 Steering

NHTSA#02-V-286-000 CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE RECALL REPLACEMENT WOULD BE PERFORMED IN MARCH OR THE FIRST WEEK IN APRIL. *JB SCC

Feb 13, 2003 Steering

NHTSA#02-V-286-000 CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE RECALL REPLACEMENT WOULD BE PERFORMED IN MARCH OR THE FIRST WEEK IN APRIL. *JB SCC

Feb 12, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER LOSS STEERING CONTROL, WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A CURVE. *JB

Feb 12, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER LOSS STEERING CONTROL, WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A CURVE. *JB

Feb 10, 2003 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN LOCKED UP, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *JB SCC

Feb 10, 2003 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN LOCKED UP, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *JB SCC

Feb 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN EGR REPLACEMENT PROBLEM. *AK *SCC

Feb 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN EGR REPLACEMENT PROBLEM. *AK *SCC

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train 40,000 mi

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 V...

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train 40,000 mi

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 V...

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train 40,000 mi

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 V...

Feb 3, 2003 Power Train 40,000 mi

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 V...

Jan 29, 2003 Steering

NHTSA#02-V-286-000: LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDE DUE TO THE VIN#. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

Jan 29, 2003 Steering

NHTSA#02-V-286-000: LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDE DUE TO THE VIN#. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

Jan 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED. HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT GO ON, (HIGH OR LOW BEAM) RESULTS IN UNABLE TO DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK AT NIGHT.

Jan 28, 2003 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED. HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT GO ON, (HIGH OR LOW BEAM) RESULTS IN UNABLE TO DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK AT NIGHT.

Jan 27, 2003 Unknown Or Other

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED IT FEELS LIKE REAR WHEELS ARE GRABBING. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE AND REPLACED REAR HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY.*AK

Jan 27, 2003 Unknown Or Other

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED IT FEELS LIKE REAR WHEELS ARE GRABBING. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE AND REPLACED REAR HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY.*AK

Jan 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Jan 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Dec 20, 2002 Steering

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. *NM

Dec 20, 2002 Steering

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. *NM

Dec 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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) EXA...

Dec 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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) EXA...

Nov 20, 2002 Electrical System Fire

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

Nov 20, 2002 Electrical System Fire

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

Nov 18, 2002 Steering

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 02V286000 TS

Nov 18, 2002 Steering

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 02V286000 TS

Nov 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Nov 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Oct 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Oct 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Oct 19, 2002 Electrical System Fire

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 DAS...

Oct 19, 2002 Electrical System Fire

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 DAS...

Sep 29, 2002 Visibility

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

Sep 29, 2002 Visibility

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

Sep 26, 2002 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. *PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**767771

Sep 26, 2002 Unknown Or Other 100,000 mi

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. *PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**767771

Sep 23, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE, THE FUSE WOULD SHORT OUT, VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN NOTICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING PROBLEM. *AK *JB

Sep 23, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE STARTING VEHICLE, THE FUSE WOULD SHORT OUT, VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN NOTICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING PROBLEM. *AK *JB

Sep 6, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING SEATBELT AND AIR BAG LIGHT WILL LIGHT UP INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 6, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING SEATBELT AND AIR BAG LIGHT WILL LIGHT UP INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 6, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING SEATBELT AND AIR BAG LIGHT WILL LIGHT UP INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 6, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING SEATBELT AND AIR BAG LIGHT WILL LIGHT UP INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 6, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING SEATBELT AND AIR BAG LIGHT WILL LIGHT UP INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 6, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING SEATBELT AND AIR BAG LIGHT WILL LIGHT UP INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 6, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING SEATBELT AND AIR BAG LIGHT WILL LIGHT UP INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 6, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING SEATBELT AND AIR BAG LIGHT WILL LIGHT UP INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.*JB

Sep 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Electrical System Fire

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.*JB

Jul 25, 2002 Electrical System Fire

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.*JB

Jun 28, 2002 Steering

WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE, WHICH COMES FROM RACK AND PINION. IF RACK AND PINION BREAKS THEIR WILL BE NO STEERING.*AK

Jun 28, 2002 Steering

WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE, WHICH COMES FROM RACK AND PINION. IF RACK AND PINION BREAKS THEIR WILL BE NO STEERING.*AK

Jun 6, 2002 Electrical System

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. *TT

Jun 6, 2002 Electrical System

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. *TT

May 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, EGR VALVE WAS REPLACED IN JUNE 2000, DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*JB

May 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, EGR VALVE WAS REPLACED IN JUNE 2000, DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*JB

Apr 23, 2002 Suspension

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.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Suspension

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.*AK

Apr 19, 2002 Exterior Lighting

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

Apr 19, 2002 Exterior Lighting

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

Apr 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 I NOW HAVE THIS PROBLEM WHI...

Apr 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 I NOW HAVE THIS PROBLEM WHI...

Mar 29, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

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.

Mar 29, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

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.

Feb 15, 2002 Electrical System

MY CAR STATRED TO RUN ROUGH ABOUT 3 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 M...

Feb 15, 2002 Electrical System

MY CAR STATRED TO RUN ROUGH ABOUT 3 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 M...

Feb 7, 2002 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY DURING NORMAL OPERATION AT ANY SPEED. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE FOUR TIMES, AND DETERMINED THAT WIRING HARNESS HAS CORRODED, AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION. *AK

Feb 7, 2002 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY DURING NORMAL OPERATION AT ANY SPEED. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE FOUR TIMES, AND DETERMINED THAT WIRING HARNESS HAS CORRODED, AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION. *AK

Feb 7, 2002 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY DURING NORMAL OPERATION AT ANY SPEED. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE FOUR TIMES, AND DETERMINED THAT WIRING HARNESS HAS CORRODED, AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION. *AK

Feb 7, 2002 Electrical System

HEADLIGHTS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY DURING NORMAL OPERATION AT ANY SPEED. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE FOUR TIMES, AND DETERMINED THAT WIRING HARNESS HAS CORRODED, AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION. *AK

Nov 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 QUALI...

Nov 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 QUALI...

Nov 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CAR WAS STOPPED ABOUT 2 FEET FROM WALL. FOOT SLIPPED OFF BRAKE ALLOWING CAR TO ROLL FORWARD, CAUSING IT TO BUMP WALL. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND 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 A...

Nov 6, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS STOPPED ABOUT 2 FEET FROM WALL. FOOT SLIPPED OFF BRAKE ALLOWING CAR TO ROLL FORWARD, CAUSING IT TO BUMP WALL. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND 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 A...

Nov 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CAR WAS STOPPED ABOUT 2 FEET FROM WALL. FOOT SLIPPED OFF BRAKE ALLOWING CAR TO ROLL FORWARD, CAUSING IT TO BUMP WALL. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND 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 A...

Nov 6, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS STOPPED ABOUT 2 FEET FROM WALL. FOOT SLIPPED OFF BRAKE ALLOWING CAR TO ROLL FORWARD, CAUSING IT TO BUMP WALL. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND 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 A...

Oct 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 ...

Oct 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 ...

Oct 17, 2001 Visibility

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 $...

Oct 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 $...

Oct 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 $...

Oct 17, 2001 Visibility

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 $...

Oct 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 $...

Oct 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 $...

Sep 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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.*AK

Sep 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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.*AK

Sep 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED IT WOULD STALL OUT. RPMS WOULD REV UP FROM ZERO, AND VEHICLE STALLED. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER FIRST TIME, AND MECHANIC CHANGED SPARK PLUGS. PROBLEM REOCCURRED TWICE SINCE THEN, 2 MONTHS LATER. *AK

Sep 20, 2001 Electrical System

WHEN VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED IT WOULD STALL OUT. RPMS WOULD REV UP FROM ZERO, AND VEHICLE STALLED. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER FIRST TIME, AND MECHANIC CHANGED SPARK PLUGS. PROBLEM REOCCURRED TWICE SINCE THEN, 2 MONTHS LATER. *AK

Sep 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED IT WOULD STALL OUT. RPMS WOULD REV UP FROM ZERO, AND VEHICLE STALLED. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER FIRST TIME, AND MECHANIC CHANGED SPARK PLUGS. PROBLEM REOCCURRED TWICE SINCE THEN, 2 MONTHS LATER. *AK

Sep 20, 2001 Electrical System

WHEN VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED IT WOULD STALL OUT. RPMS WOULD REV UP FROM ZERO, AND VEHICLE STALLED. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER FIRST TIME, AND MECHANIC CHANGED SPARK PLUGS. PROBLEM REOCCURRED TWICE SINCE THEN, 2 MONTHS LATER. *AK

Aug 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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.*JB

Aug 24, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLES STARTER.*JB

Aug 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A SULFER SMELL WHILE DRIVING, POSSIBLY ENGINE RELATED.*JB

Aug 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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.*JB

Aug 24, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLES STARTER.*JB

Aug 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A SULFER SMELL WHILE DRIVING, POSSIBLY ENGINE RELATED.*JB

Aug 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE GOING DOWN HILL. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT SEALS GASKETS BLEWOUT A VALVE IN ENGINE CYLINDER.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WHILE GOING DOWN HILL. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT SEALS GASKETS BLEWOUT A VALVE IN ENGINE CYLINDER.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 19, 2001 Air Bags

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 RIGH...

Aug 19, 2001 Steering

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 RIGH...

Aug 19, 2001 Equipment

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 RIGH...

Aug 19, 2001 Electrical System

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 RIGH...

Aug 19, 2001 Fuel System, Other

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 RIGH...

Aug 19, 2001 Equipment

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 RIGH...

Aug 19, 2001 Air Bags

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 RIGH...

Aug 19, 2001 Steering

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 RIGH...

Aug 19, 2001 Equipment

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 RIGH...

Aug 19, 2001 Electrical System

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 RIGH...

Aug 19, 2001 Fuel System, Other

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 RIGH...

Aug 19, 2001 Equipment

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 RIGH...

Aug 7, 2001 Visibility

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...

Aug 7, 2001 Visibility

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...

Aug 7, 2001 Visibility

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...

Aug 7, 2001 Visibility

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...

Jul 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 S...

Jul 25, 2001 Seats

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 S...

Jul 25, 2001 Equipment

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 S...

Jul 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 S...

Jul 25, 2001 Seats

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 S...

Jul 25, 2001 Equipment

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 S...

Jul 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

3 MINORS INJURED. CAR TOTALED. BRAKES APPLIED, BUT CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND HIT EMBANKMENT.*AK

Jul 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

3 MINORS INJURED. CAR TOTALED. BRAKES APPLIED, BUT CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND HIT EMBANKMENT.*AK

Jul 11, 2001 Equipment

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 CONVEN...

Jul 11, 2001 Equipment

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 CONVEN...

Jun 26, 2001 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT HAS BROKEN AT THE FEMALE END - THE MOUNTING THAT HOLDS THE BELT IN PLACE HAS 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 THRE...

Jun 26, 2001 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT HAS BROKEN AT THE FEMALE END - THE MOUNTING THAT HOLDS THE BELT IN PLACE HAS 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 THRE...

Jun 19, 2001 Electrical System

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 COM...

Jun 19, 2001 Fuel System, Other

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 COM...

Jun 19, 2001 Electrical System

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 COM...

Jun 19, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

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 COM...

Jun 19, 2001 Electrical System

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 COM...

Jun 19, 2001 Fuel System, Other

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 COM...

Jun 19, 2001 Electrical System

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 COM...

Jun 19, 2001 Latches/locks/linkages

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 COM...

Jun 15, 2001 Equipment

THE RADIO HAS FAILED 3 TIMES. NLM

Jun 15, 2001 Electrical System

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 PROBL...

Jun 15, 2001 Equipment

THE RADIO HAS FAILED 3 TIMES. NLM

Jun 15, 2001 Electrical System

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 PROBL...

Jun 13, 2001 Electrical System

HORN BECOMES INOPERABLE WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN OR RIGHT TURN.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Electrical System

HORN BECOMES INOPERABLE WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN OR RIGHT TURN.*AK

Jun 8, 2001 Steering

RACK & PINION STEERING FAILED FOR THE 4TH TIME, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. WOULD HEAR NOISES COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHENEVER TURNING. HAD REPORTED PROBLEM PREVIOUSLY. IMAGE #855501. *AK

Jun 8, 2001 Steering

RACK & PINION STEERING FAILED FOR THE 4TH TIME, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. WOULD HEAR NOISES COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHENEVER TURNING. HAD REPORTED PROBLEM PREVIOUSLY. IMAGE #855501. *AK

Jun 7, 2001 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jun 7, 2001 Exterior Lighting

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

May 16, 2001 Electrical System

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 MILEAGE THE DEALER SHE IS TALKING TO SAYS THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE CLIP THAT RETAINS THE...

May 16, 2001 Electrical System

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 MILEAGE THE DEALER SHE IS TALKING TO SAYS THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE CLIP THAT RETAINS THE...

Apr 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR IS A COMPLETE LEMON MADE WITH POOR QUALITY. IT IS UNREALIBLE AND A CONSTANT HEADACHE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Apr 27, 2001 Electrical System

CAR IS A COMPLETE LEMON MADE WITH POOR QUALITY. IT IS UNREALIBLE AND A CONSTANT HEADACHE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Apr 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR IS A COMPLETE LEMON MADE WITH POOR QUALITY. IT IS UNREALIBLE AND A CONSTANT HEADACHE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Apr 27, 2001 Electrical System

CAR IS A COMPLETE LEMON MADE WITH POOR QUALITY. IT IS UNREALIBLE AND A CONSTANT HEADACHE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *AK

Apr 18, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. *AK 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. *YH

Apr 18, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. *AK 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. *YH

Apr 18, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. *AK 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. *YH

Apr 18, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. *AK 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. *YH

Apr 15, 2001 Steering

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. ...

Apr 15, 2001 Equipment

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. ...

Apr 15, 2001 Air Bags

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. ...

Apr 15, 2001 Electrical System

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. ...

Apr 15, 2001 Interior Lighting

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. ...

Apr 15, 2001 Steering

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. ...

Apr 15, 2001 Equipment

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. ...

Apr 15, 2001 Air Bags

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. ...

Apr 15, 2001 Electrical System

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. ...

Apr 15, 2001 Interior Lighting

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. ...

Apr 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 TH...

Apr 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 TH...

Mar 16, 2001 Unknown Or Other

PLEASE PROVIDE EXPLANATION FOR SAFETY DEFECTS REGARDING THIS VEHICLE. ALSO, ATTACHMENTS FOR REPAIR WORK PERFORMED FOR THIS VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT OR COMPONENT (S) LISTED. *AK

Mar 16, 2001 Unknown Or Other

PLEASE PROVIDE EXPLANATION FOR SAFETY DEFECTS REGARDING THIS VEHICLE. ALSO, ATTACHMENTS FOR REPAIR WORK PERFORMED FOR THIS VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT OR COMPONENT (S) LISTED. *AK

Mar 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO VEHICLE STARTED TO RUN BADLY, WAS BEGINNING TO DIE WHILE 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 D...

Mar 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO VEHICLE STARTED TO RUN BADLY, WAS BEGINNING TO DIE WHILE 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 D...

Feb 27, 2001 Structure

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. *AK

Feb 27, 2001 Structure

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. *AK

Feb 14, 2001 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED CAUSING A WHINNING NOISE TO COME FROM THE ENGINE, A NEW IDLER AND NEW BELT WERE ALSO INSTALLED. NLM

Feb 14, 2001 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED CAUSING A WHINNING NOISE TO COME FROM THE ENGINE, A NEW IDLER AND NEW BELT WERE ALSO INSTALLED. NLM

Feb 14, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR FAILED. NLM

Feb 14, 2001 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED CAUSING A WHINNING NOISE TO COME FROM THE ENGINE, A NEW IDLER AND NEW BELT WERE ALSO INSTALLED. NLM

Feb 14, 2001 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED CAUSING A WHINNING NOISE TO COME FROM THE ENGINE, A NEW IDLER AND NEW BELT WERE ALSO INSTALLED. NLM

Feb 14, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR FAILED. NLM

Jan 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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 A CRASH DUE TO INOPERATIVE BRAKES.*AK *SLC

Jan 22, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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 A CRASH DUE TO INOPERATIVE BRAKES.*AK *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *SLC

Jan 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *SLC

Jan 9, 2001 Electrical System

BOTH TURN SIGNALS AND HORN DO NOT WORK, BOTH ARE INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER FIVE TIEMS. DEALER HAS MADE CHANGES TO STEERING COLUMN. BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BOTH TURN SIGNALS AND HORN DO NOT WORK, BOTH ARE INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER FIVE TIEMS. DEALER HAS MADE CHANGES TO STEERING COLUMN. BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Steering

BOTH TURN SIGNALS AND HORN DO NOT WORK, BOTH ARE INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER FIVE TIEMS. DEALER HAS MADE CHANGES TO STEERING COLUMN. BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Electrical System

BOTH TURN SIGNALS AND HORN DO NOT WORK, BOTH ARE INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER FIVE TIEMS. DEALER HAS MADE CHANGES TO STEERING COLUMN. BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BOTH TURN SIGNALS AND HORN DO NOT WORK, BOTH ARE INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER FIVE TIEMS. DEALER HAS MADE CHANGES TO STEERING COLUMN. BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 9, 2001 Steering

BOTH TURN SIGNALS AND HORN DO NOT WORK, BOTH ARE INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER FIVE TIEMS. DEALER HAS MADE CHANGES TO STEERING COLUMN. BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 3, 2001 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS REARENDED, SEAT BROKE. WAS REPAIRED AT DEALER, BUT STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN SEAT IS IN UPRIGHT POSITION, IT TAKES PUSH OF ONE FINGER TO MAKE IT RECLINE AGAIN, CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN COLLISION. *AK *SLC

Jan 3, 2001 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS REARENDED, SEAT BROKE. WAS REPAIRED AT DEALER, BUT STILL NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN SEAT IS IN UPRIGHT POSITION, IT TAKES PUSH OF ONE FINGER TO MAKE IT RECLINE AGAIN, CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN COLLISION. *AK *SLC

Dec 21, 2000 Seats Crash

WHILE STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REARENDED AND PUSHED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT, AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, PASSENGER'S SEAT RECLINED ALL THE WAY, DRIVER'S SEAT 3/4 OF THE WAY. *AK

Dec 21, 2000 Seats Crash

WHILE STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REARENDED AND PUSHED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT, AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, PASSENGER'S SEAT RECLINED ALL THE WAY, DRIVER'S SEAT 3/4 OF THE WAY. *AK

Dec 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE WILL SURGE FORWARD. PEDAL GOES PARTIALLY TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 8, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE WILL SURGE FORWARD. PEDAL GOES PARTIALLY TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE WILL SURGE FORWARD. PEDAL GOES PARTIALLY TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 8, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE WILL SURGE FORWARD. PEDAL GOES PARTIALLY TO FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 29, 2000 Steering

THE STEERING GEAR RACK HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. *MJS

Nov 29, 2000 Steering

THE STEERING GEAR RACK HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. *MJS

Nov 28, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE DEALERSHIP. *MJS

Nov 28, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LOCK FAILED. *MJS

Nov 28, 2000 Structure

TRUNK LEAKS WATER. *MJS

Nov 28, 2000 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE DEALERSHIP. *MJS

Nov 28, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LOCK FAILED. *MJS

Nov 28, 2000 Structure

TRUNK LEAKS WATER. *MJS

Nov 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE ALSO OWN A 93 CAVALIER THAT IS ALWAYS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Nov 26, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WE ALSO OWN A 93 CAVALIER THAT IS ALWAYS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Nov 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILS TO TURN ON LOW BEAMS. *AK

Nov 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILS TO TURN ON LOW BEAMS. *AK

Nov 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *AK

Nov 17, 2000 Air Bags Crash

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 INTERSTA...

Nov 17, 2000 Air Bags Crash

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 INTERSTA...

Nov 17, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *AK

Nov 17, 2000 Air Bags Crash

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 INTERSTA...

Nov 17, 2000 Air Bags Crash

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 INTERSTA...

Nov 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER FOR ABS LIGHT COMING ON. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A MASTER CYLINDER. CONSUMER STATED THAT IF PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR THAT MEANT THAT BRAKE PEDAL HAD FAILED.*AK

Nov 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER FOR ABS LIGHT COMING ON. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A MASTER CYLINDER. CONSUMER STATED THAT IF PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR THAT MEANT THAT BRAKE PEDAL HAD FAILED.*AK

Nov 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER FOR ABS LIGHT COMING ON. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A MASTER CYLINDER. CONSUMER STATED THAT IF PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR THAT MEANT THAT BRAKE PEDAL HAD FAILED.*AK

Nov 8, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER FOR ABS LIGHT COMING ON. DEALER SAID VEHICLE NEEDED A MASTER CYLINDER. CONSUMER STATED THAT IF PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR THAT MEANT THAT BRAKE PEDAL HAD FAILED.*AK

Nov 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

`I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE AND TURNED TWICE WITH BRAKE PADS. THREE OF THESE WERE COMPLETED BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

Nov 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

`I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE AND TURNED TWICE WITH BRAKE PADS. THREE OF THESE WERE COMPLETED BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

Nov 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

`I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE AND TURNED TWICE WITH BRAKE PADS. THREE OF THESE WERE COMPLETED BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

Nov 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

`I HAVE HAD THE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE AND TURNED TWICE WITH BRAKE PADS. THREE OF THESE WERE COMPLETED BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

Oct 30, 2000 Steering

WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL CONSUMER NOTICED POPPING NOISE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 30, 2000 Steering

WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL CONSUMER NOTICED POPPING NOISE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WHEN ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE THE COMPLETE CASE HISTORY IN EMAIL FORM, IF YOU NOTIFY ME OF YOU ADDRESS I WILL SEND. *AK

Oct 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE STALLS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WHEN ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*AK

Oct 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE THE COMPLETE CASE HISTORY IN EMAIL FORM, IF YOU NOTIFY ME OF YOU ADDRESS I WILL SEND. *AK

Oct 3, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STOPS AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES EVEN THOUGH FOOT IS CONSTANTLY ON BRAKE PEDAL AND VEHICLE WAS PUT IN TO PARK. *SLC

Oct 3, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STOPS AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES EVEN THOUGH FOOT IS CONSTANTLY ON BRAKE PEDAL AND VEHICLE WAS PUT IN TO PARK. *SLC

Sep 15, 2000 Structure

CONVERTIBLE TOP IS LEAKING WATER INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARMENT WHICH HAS CAUSED CARPET TO MOLD . CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 15, 2000 Electrical System

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 WHEN ANOTHER 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 A...

Sep 15, 2000 Power Train

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 WHEN ANOTHER 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 A...

Sep 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 WHEN ANOTHER 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 A...

Sep 15, 2000 Electrical System

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 WHEN ANOTHER 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 A...

Sep 15, 2000 Structure

CONVERTIBLE TOP IS LEAKING WATER INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARMENT WHICH HAS CAUSED CARPET TO MOLD . CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 15, 2000 Electrical System

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 WHEN ANOTHER 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 A...

Sep 15, 2000 Power Train

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 WHEN ANOTHER 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 A...

Sep 15, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 WHEN ANOTHER 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 A...

Sep 15, 2000 Electrical System

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 WHEN ANOTHER 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 A...

Sep 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

284-334-1038. ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CONSUMER CLAIMS LOSS OF POWER. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH FRONT DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A WARNING OR A REASON. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

284-334-1038. ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CONSUMER CLAIMS LOSS OF POWER. *AK

Sep 12, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH FRONT DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A WARNING OR A REASON. *AK

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Aug 31, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Aug 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLING AT STOP POSITION OR WHEN ENGAGED IN REVERSE. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS. DEALER UNABLE DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLING AT STOP POSITION OR WHEN ENGAGED IN REVERSE. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS. DEALER UNABLE DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 25, 2000 Structure

WILTON MOTORS (CT) HAS HAD IT FOR 2 WEEKS WITHOUT REPAIR!

Aug 25, 2000 Structure

WILTON MOTORS (CT) HAS HAD IT FOR 2 WEEKS WITHOUT REPAIR!

Aug 10, 2000 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING ALONG SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE COMES UNLATCHED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT PROBLEM. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Aug 10, 2000 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING ALONG SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE COMES UNLATCHED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT PROBLEM. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Aug 9, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

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.

Aug 9, 2000 Equipment

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 A...

Aug 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 ...

Aug 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Air Crash

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 FLIPP...

Aug 9, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

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.

Aug 9, 2000 Equipment

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 A...

Aug 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 ...

Aug 9, 2000 Service Brakes, Air Crash

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 FLIPP...

Aug 3, 2000 Structure

WHENEVER IT RAINS PASSENGER'S SIDE COMPARTMENT FILLS UP WITH WATER. DEALER CANNOT FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Aug 3, 2000 Structure

WHENEVER IT RAINS PASSENGER'S SIDE COMPARTMENT FILLS UP WITH WATER. DEALER CANNOT FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Jul 28, 2000 Structure

BOTH DOORS HAVE RATTLES SOUNDS LIKE CRASH BARS WELD BROKEN OR WINDOW GUIDES LOSE. *AK

Jul 28, 2000 Structure

BOTH DOORS HAVE RATTLES SOUNDS LIKE CRASH BARS WELD BROKEN OR WINDOW GUIDES LOSE. *AK

Jul 20, 2000 Steering

I HAVE HAD TO HAVE 3 MAJOR STEERING 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 I...

Jul 20, 2000 Steering

I HAVE HAD TO HAVE 3 MAJOR STEERING 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 I...

Jul 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN WHEN CRUISING AT A LOW SPEED UP TO VERY HIGH SPEEDS. BRAKE RESPONDED, BUT SOMETIMES WERE VERY HARD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN WHEN CRUISING AT A LOW SPEED UP TO VERY HIGH SPEEDS. BRAKE RESPONDED, BUT SOMETIMES WERE VERY HARD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 12, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN WHEN CRUISING AT A LOW SPEED UP TO VERY HIGH SPEEDS. BRAKE RESPONDED, BUT SOMETIMES WERE VERY HARD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 12, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN WHEN CRUISING AT A LOW SPEED UP TO VERY HIGH SPEEDS. BRAKE RESPONDED, BUT SOMETIMES WERE VERY HARD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 8, 2000 Parking Brake Crash

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 REA...

Jul 8, 2000 Parking Brake Crash

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 REA...

Jul 7, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER SHUT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR ON THE OCCUPANT'S FINGER WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR LATCH TO JAM, AND OCCUPANT 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 T...

Jul 7, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER SHUT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR ON THE OCCUPANT'S FINGER WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR LATCH TO JAM, AND OCCUPANT 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 T...

Jul 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *AK

Jul 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *AK

Jun 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 16, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 15, 2000 Electrical System

THIS PATICULAR VEHICLE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT. NOSAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jun 15, 2000 Electrical System

THIS PATICULAR VEHICLE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT. NOSAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Apr 26, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL STREET TRAVELING ABOUT 20MPH, VEHICLE SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING A CAT ON THE ROAD, AND HIT A PARKED CAR IN THE STREET. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Apr 26, 2000 Equipment

JACK,WHICH CAME EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE, BROKE IN HALF WHILE IN USE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED BODILY INJURIES. DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO ASSIST CONSUMER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 26, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON LOCAL STREET TRAVELING ABOUT 20MPH, VEHICLE SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING A CAT ON THE ROAD, AND HIT A PARKED CAR IN THE STREET. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *AK

Apr 26, 2000 Equipment

JACK,WHICH CAME EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE, BROKE IN HALF WHILE IN USE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED BODILY INJURIES. DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO ASSIST CONSUMER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Apr 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

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.

Apr 24, 2000 Electrical System

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.

Apr 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Apr 24, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

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.

Apr 24, 2000 Electrical System

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.

Apr 21, 2000 Power Train

HIGH PITCH HUM USUALLY AFTER 45 MPH BUT OCCURS ALSO WHEN MOTOR 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...

Apr 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HIGH PITCH HUM USUALLY AFTER 45 MPH BUT OCCURS ALSO WHEN MOTOR 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...

Apr 21, 2000 Power Train

HIGH PITCH HUM USUALLY AFTER 45 MPH BUT OCCURS ALSO WHEN MOTOR 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...

Apr 21, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

HIGH PITCH HUM USUALLY AFTER 45 MPH BUT OCCURS ALSO WHEN MOTOR 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...

Apr 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

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. COL...

Apr 19, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

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. COL...

Apr 12, 2000 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT MOVING BACKWARD WHILE DRIVING. APPOINTMENT BEING MADE WITH DEALER CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK

Apr 12, 2000 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT MOVING BACKWARD WHILE DRIVING. APPOINTMENT BEING MADE WITH DEALER CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND WITHOUT A COLLISION DRIVER'S WINDOW UNEXPECTEDLY SHATTERED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML

Apr 11, 2000 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND WITHOUT A COLLISION DRIVER'S WINDOW UNEXPECTEDLY SHATTERED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML

Mar 1, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN TURNING A CORNER AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR FLEW OPEN AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. DEALER HAD VEHICLE FOR 2 WEEKS, AND STILL COULD NOT FIX THE DEFECT PROPERLY, LOCK IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. *AK *ML

Mar 1, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN TURNING A CORNER AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR FLEW OPEN AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. DEALER HAD VEHICLE FOR 2 WEEKS, AND STILL COULD NOT FIX THE DEFECT PROPERLY, LOCK IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. *AK *ML

Feb 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO WEAR UNEVENLY WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO WEAR UNEVENLY WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO WEAR UNEVENLY WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO WEAR UNEVENLY WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Feb 16, 2000 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG WIRES SHORTED. YH

Feb 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SHAKES, DIES AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON DUE TO EGR VALVE FAILURE. YH

Feb 16, 2000 Structure

DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR HAS NOISE. YH

Feb 16, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WILL TURN OVER BUT NOT START DUE TO PCM FAILURE. YH

Feb 16, 2000 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG WIRES SHORTED. YH

Feb 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SHAKES, DIES AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON DUE TO EGR VALVE FAILURE. YH

Feb 16, 2000 Structure

DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR HAS NOISE. YH

Feb 16, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WILL TURN OVER BUT NOT START DUE TO PCM FAILURE. YH

Feb 16, 2000 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG WIRES SHORTED. YH

Feb 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SHAKES, DIES AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON DUE TO EGR VALVE FAILURE. YH

Feb 16, 2000 Structure

DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR HAS NOISE. YH

Feb 16, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WILL TURN OVER BUT NOT START DUE TO PCM FAILURE. YH

Feb 16, 2000 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG WIRES SHORTED. YH

Feb 16, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SHAKES, DIES AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COMES ON DUE TO EGR VALVE FAILURE. YH

Feb 16, 2000 Structure

DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR HAS NOISE. YH

Feb 16, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WILL TURN OVER BUT NOT START DUE TO PCM FAILURE. YH

Feb 5, 2000 Suspension

HEADLAMPS FAILED ON INTERSTATE,CAME BACK ON BUT WOULD FLICKER, DEALER FOUND 4 WIRES WITH CORROSION. DEALER UNABLE TO FIND NOISE IN SUSPENSION. *AK

Feb 5, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS FAILED ON INTERSTATE,CAME BACK ON BUT WOULD FLICKER, DEALER FOUND 4 WIRES WITH CORROSION. DEALER UNABLE TO FIND NOISE IN SUSPENSION. *AK

Feb 5, 2000 Suspension

HEADLAMPS FAILED ON INTERSTATE,CAME BACK ON BUT WOULD FLICKER, DEALER FOUND 4 WIRES WITH CORROSION. DEALER UNABLE TO FIND NOISE IN SUSPENSION. *AK

Feb 5, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS FAILED ON INTERSTATE,CAME BACK ON BUT WOULD FLICKER, DEALER FOUND 4 WIRES WITH CORROSION. DEALER UNABLE TO FIND NOISE IN SUSPENSION. *AK

Jan 31, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENT PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 31, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON WET OR DRY PAVEMENT PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 26, 2000 Equipment

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.

Jan 26, 2000 Equipment

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.

Jan 24, 2000 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. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Steering

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. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 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. *AK

Jan 24, 2000 Steering

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. *AK

Jan 6, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE MAKING A TURN POWER STEERING SHAFT PITMAN SHEARED OFF, CAUSING A MINOR COLLISION. *AK

Jan 6, 2000 Steering Crash

WHILE MAKING A TURN POWER STEERING SHAFT PITMAN SHEARED OFF, CAUSING A MINOR COLLISION. *AK

Dec 28, 1999 Air Bags Crash

THE TELEPHONE POLE WAS STRUCK HEAD-ON AT 20 MPH , AIRBAGS FAILED TO DELPOY. AS RESULT, SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES. *AK

Dec 28, 1999 Air Bags Crash

THE TELEPHONE POLE WAS STRUCK HEAD-ON AT 20 MPH , AIRBAGS FAILED TO DELPOY. AS RESULT, SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES. *AK

Dec 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 ...

Dec 25, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 ...

Dec 21, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT SWITCH FAILED AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. NLM

Dec 21, 1999 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT SWITCH FAILED AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. NLM

Nov 28, 1999 Seats

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 ...

Nov 28, 1999 Seats

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 ...

Nov 19, 1999 Power Train

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 ...

Nov 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 ...

Nov 19, 1999 Power Train

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 ...

Nov 19, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 ...

Nov 17, 1999 Steering

WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND CONTINUES NOT TO MOVE AS A RESULT OF THE WHEEL LOCKING , BRAKES WILL ALSO NOT WORK. *AK

Nov 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND CONTINUES NOT TO MOVE AS A RESULT OF THE WHEEL LOCKING , BRAKES WILL ALSO NOT WORK. *AK

Nov 17, 1999 Steering

WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND CONTINUES NOT TO MOVE AS A RESULT OF THE WHEEL LOCKING , BRAKES WILL ALSO NOT WORK. *AK

Nov 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND CONTINUES NOT TO MOVE AS A RESULT OF THE WHEEL LOCKING , BRAKES WILL ALSO NOT WORK. *AK

Nov 12, 1999 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD MATERIAL REFLECTS ONTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. MJS

Nov 12, 1999 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD MATERIAL REFLECTS ONTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. MJS

Nov 12, 1999 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD MATERIAL REFLECTS ONTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. MJS

Nov 12, 1999 Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD MATERIAL REFLECTS ONTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. MJS

Oct 17, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

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 PRO...

Oct 17, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

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 PRO...

Oct 9, 1999 Tires

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 ...

Oct 9, 1999 Tires

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 ...

Oct 6, 1999 Wheels

REAR PASSENGER WHEEL BOUNCES UP AND DOWN WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *ML

Oct 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

#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 ...

Oct 6, 1999 Exterior Lighting

#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 ...

Oct 6, 1999 Seats

#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 ...

Oct 6, 1999 Structure

#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 ...

Oct 6, 1999 Structure

#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 ...

Oct 6, 1999 Wheels

REAR PASSENGER WHEEL BOUNCES UP AND DOWN WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *ML

Oct 6, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

#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 ...

Oct 6, 1999 Exterior Lighting

#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 ...

Oct 6, 1999 Seats

#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 ...

Oct 6, 1999 Structure

#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 ...

Oct 6, 1999 Structure

#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 ...

Oct 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. *AK

Oct 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED ENGINE RACED AND THE FRONT END STARTED TO VIBRATE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Suspension

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED ENGINE RACED AND THE FRONT END STARTED TO VIBRATE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Electrical System Fire

A FIRE STARTED 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. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED ENGINE RACED AND THE FRONT END STARTED TO VIBRATE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Suspension

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED ENGINE RACED AND THE FRONT END STARTED TO VIBRATE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *AK

Sep 30, 1999 Electrical System Fire

A FIRE STARTED 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. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Air Bags Crash

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. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Air Bags Crash

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. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Seats

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. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Seats

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. *AK

Sep 14, 1999 Suspension

NO SUMMARY

Sep 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY

Sep 14, 1999 Structure

NO SUMMARY

Sep 14, 1999 Suspension

NO SUMMARY

Sep 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY

Sep 14, 1999 Structure

NO SUMMARY

Sep 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. DEALER HAS REPLACED THEM. *AK

Sep 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. DEALER HAS REPLACED THEM. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Tires

FLAT TIRE ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. B.F. GOODRICH TIRE.

Sep 8, 1999 Visibility

SUNROOF RATTLES WHEN OPEN.

Sep 8, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LOCK--TRUNK WOULD NOT OPEN.

Sep 8, 1999 Tires

FLAT TIRE ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. B.F. GOODRICH TIRE.

Sep 8, 1999 Visibility

SUNROOF RATTLES WHEN OPEN.

Sep 8, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LOCK--TRUNK WOULD NOT OPEN.

Aug 3, 1999 Seat Belts

BOLTS LOOSE CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BE LOOSE AT SHOULDER. NLM

Aug 3, 1999 Seat Belts

BOLTS LOOSE CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BE LOOSE AT SHOULDER. NLM

Jul 26, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

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. *YC

Jul 26, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

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. *YC

Jul 19, 1999 Air Bags

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 I SAFELY 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...

Jul 19, 1999 Air Bags

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 I SAFELY 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...

Jul 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING ON THE ROAD VEHICLE IS NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS. THEN VEHICLES STOPS AND GOES. *AK

Jul 15, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING ON THE ROAD VEHICLE IS NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS. THEN VEHICLES STOPS AND GOES. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Electrical System

DUE TO A SHORT WITHIN A FUSE, BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 28, 1999 Electrical System

DUE TO A SHORT WITHIN A FUSE, BRAKE LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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...

Jun 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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...

Jun 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

Jun 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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...

Jun 14, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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...

Jun 14, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

Jun 5, 1999 Suspension

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 F...

Jun 5, 1999 Suspension

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 F...

May 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL 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. *AK

May 13, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL 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. *AK

May 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE DRUMS WARPED CAUSING SPONGY BRAKES THAT LUNGE FORWARD WHEN APPLIED. MJS

May 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE DRUMS WARPED CAUSING SPONGY BRAKES THAT LUNGE FORWARD WHEN APPLIED. MJS

Apr 29, 1999 Visibility

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.

Apr 29, 1999 Structure

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.

Apr 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 ...

Apr 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 ...

Apr 29, 1999 Power Train

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 ...

Apr 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

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 ...

Apr 29, 1999 Visibility

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 ...

Apr 29, 1999 Structure

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 ...

Apr 29, 1999 Visibility

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.

Apr 29, 1999 Structure

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.

Apr 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 ...

Apr 29, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 ...

Apr 29, 1999 Power Train

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 ...

Apr 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

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 ...

Apr 29, 1999 Visibility

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 ...

Apr 29, 1999 Structure

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 ...

Apr 19, 1999 Air Bags

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.

Apr 19, 1999 Air Bags

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.

Apr 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

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. *AK

Apr 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

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. *AK

Apr 11, 1999 Electrical System

POTENTIAL SAFTY DEFECT...AT 55 M/P/H MY CAR ENGINE 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 AT THEY DETECTED A SHORT IN THE SYSTEM BECAUSE AFTER 3 ATTEMPTS OF CHANGING THE FUEL FUSE , UNFORTU...

Apr 11, 1999 Electrical System

POTENTIAL SAFTY DEFECT...AT 55 M/P/H MY CAR ENGINE 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 AT THEY DETECTED A SHORT IN THE SYSTEM BECAUSE AFTER 3 ATTEMPTS OF CHANGING THE FUEL FUSE , UNFORTU...

Apr 5, 1999 Electrical System

THE IGNITION CYLINDER LOCK FAILED. *YC

Apr 5, 1999 Electrical System

THE IGNITION CYLINDER LOCK FAILED. *YC

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *AK

Mar 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *AK

Mar 18, 1999 Power Train

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. *AK

Mar 18, 1999 Power Train

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. *AK

Mar 15, 1999 Seats Crash

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.

Mar 15, 1999 Seats Crash

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.

Mar 5, 1999 Visibility

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. ...

Mar 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. ...

Mar 5, 1999 Electrical System

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. ...

Mar 5, 1999 Visibility

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. ...

Mar 5, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. ...

Mar 5, 1999 Electrical System

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. ...

Mar 2, 1999 Visibility

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.

Mar 2, 1999 Visibility

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.

Feb 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, SPRING BROKEN.

Feb 19, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, SPRING BROKEN.

Feb 9, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER RAN OFF THE ROAD, HITING A POLE, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK.

Feb 9, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER RAN OFF THE ROAD, HITING A POLE, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK.

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR HOSE FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR HOSE PROTECTOR FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LATCH FAILED TWICE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

CHILD SAFTEY LOCKS OUT OF ORDER, DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE AT ALL. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVER HEAT. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAN FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

COMPUTER CHIP NEED REPROGRAMMING, CAUSING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR HOSE FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR HOSE PROTECTOR FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LATCH FAILED TWICE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

SERPENTINE BELT FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

CHILD SAFTEY LOCKS OUT OF ORDER, DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE AT ALL. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVER HEAT. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR FAN FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

COMPUTER CHIP NEED REPROGRAMMING, CAUSING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. YH

Jan 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATED PAD WIGGLES ALL THE TIME, AND THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE NOT TIGHT WHICH MAKES THE PAD MOVE ALL THE TIME. *AK

Jan 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ACCELERATED PAD WIGGLES ALL THE TIME, AND THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE NOT TIGHT WHICH MAKES THE PAD MOVE ALL THE TIME. *AK

Jan 27, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATED PAD WIGGLES ALL THE TIME, AND THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE NOT TIGHT WHICH MAKES THE PAD MOVE ALL THE TIME. *AK

Jan 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ACCELERATED PAD WIGGLES ALL THE TIME, AND THE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE NOT TIGHT WHICH MAKES THE PAD MOVE ALL THE TIME. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS WONT RETRACT.THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND STILL WONT RETRACT. *AK

Jan 26, 1999 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS WONT RETRACT.THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND STILL WONT RETRACT. *AK

Jan 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. *AK *ML

Jan 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *AK *ML

Jan 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. *AK *ML

Jan 22, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. *AK *ML

Jan 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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.

Jan 21, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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.

Jan 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 TO...

Jan 18, 1999 Structure

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 TO...

Jan 18, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 TO...

Jan 18, 1999 Structure

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 TO...

Jan 15, 1999 Power Train

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.

Jan 15, 1999 Electrical System

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.

Jan 15, 1999 Exterior Lighting

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.

Jan 15, 1999 Structure

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.

Jan 15, 1999 Power Train

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.

Jan 15, 1999 Electrical System

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.

Jan 15, 1999 Exterior Lighting

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.

Jan 15, 1999 Structure

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.

Jan 6, 1999 Fuel System, Other

GAS GAUGE VARIES BY AN 1/8 TO 1/4 AT RANDOM.

Jan 6, 1999 Fuel System, Other

GAS GAUGE VARIES BY AN 1/8 TO 1/4 AT RANDOM.

Jan 4, 1999 Visibility

AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR A SHORT OR A LONG PERIOD AND WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED, THERE IS A BURNING SMELL THAT COMES OUT OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jan 4, 1999 Visibility

AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR A SHORT OR A LONG PERIOD AND WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED, THERE IS A BURNING SMELL THAT COMES OUT OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Dec 19, 1998 Air Bags Crash

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 INFLA...

Dec 19, 1998 Air Bags Crash

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 INFLA...

Dec 18, 1998 Air Bags Crash

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. *AK

Dec 18, 1998 Air Bags Crash

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. *AK

Dec 16, 1998 Electrical System

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.

Dec 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Dec 16, 1998 Power Train

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.

Dec 16, 1998 Structure

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.

Dec 16, 1998 Electrical System

SMELL OF BURNING WIRES WHEN DRIVING.

Dec 16, 1998 Electrical System

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.

Dec 16, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Dec 16, 1998 Power Train

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.

Dec 16, 1998 Structure

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.

Dec 16, 1998 Electrical System

SMELL OF BURNING WIRES WHEN DRIVING.

Dec 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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.

Dec 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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.

Dec 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER CAN SMELL THE BRAKES BURNING. CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS/HOOD LATCH AND CALIPERS STICKING. ALSO, HAD THREE MUFFLERS REPLACED. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WON'T WORK. IN ADDITION, WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE RO...

Dec 3, 1998 Parking Brake

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER CAN SMELL THE BRAKES BURNING. CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS/HOOD LATCH AND CALIPERS STICKING. ALSO, HAD THREE MUFFLERS REPLACED. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WON'T WORK. IN ADDITION, WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE RO...

Dec 3, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER CAN SMELL THE BRAKES BURNING. CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS/HOOD LATCH AND CALIPERS STICKING. ALSO, HAD THREE MUFFLERS REPLACED. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WON'T WORK. IN ADDITION, WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE RO...

Dec 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER CAN SMELL THE BRAKES BURNING. CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS/HOOD LATCH AND CALIPERS STICKING. ALSO, HAD THREE MUFFLERS REPLACED. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WON'T WORK. IN ADDITION, WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE RO...

Dec 3, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER CAN SMELL THE BRAKES BURNING. CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS/HOOD LATCH AND CALIPERS STICKING. ALSO, HAD THREE MUFFLERS REPLACED. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WON'T WORK. IN ADDITION, WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE RO...

Dec 3, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER CAN SMELL THE BRAKES BURNING. CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS/HOOD LATCH AND CALIPERS STICKING. ALSO, HAD THREE MUFFLERS REPLACED. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WON'T WORK. IN ADDITION, WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE RO...

Dec 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER CAN SMELL THE BRAKES BURNING. CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS/HOOD LATCH AND CALIPERS STICKING. ALSO, HAD THREE MUFFLERS REPLACED. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WON'T WORK. IN ADDITION, WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE RO...

Dec 3, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER CAN SMELL THE BRAKES BURNING. CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS/HOOD LATCH AND CALIPERS STICKING. ALSO, HAD THREE MUFFLERS REPLACED. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WON'T WORK. IN ADDITION, WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE RO...

Dec 3, 1998 Parking Brake

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER CAN SMELL THE BRAKES BURNING. CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS/HOOD LATCH AND CALIPERS STICKING. ALSO, HAD THREE MUFFLERS REPLACED. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WON'T WORK. IN ADDITION, WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE RO...

Dec 3, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER CAN SMELL THE BRAKES BURNING. CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS/HOOD LATCH AND CALIPERS STICKING. ALSO, HAD THREE MUFFLERS REPLACED. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WON'T WORK. IN ADDITION, WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE RO...

Dec 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER CAN SMELL THE BRAKES BURNING. CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS/HOOD LATCH AND CALIPERS STICKING. ALSO, HAD THREE MUFFLERS REPLACED. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WON'T WORK. IN ADDITION, WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE RO...

Dec 3, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER CAN SMELL THE BRAKES BURNING. CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS/HOOD LATCH AND CALIPERS STICKING. ALSO, HAD THREE MUFFLERS REPLACED. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WON'T WORK. IN ADDITION, WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE RO...

Dec 3, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER CAN SMELL THE BRAKES BURNING. CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS/HOOD LATCH AND CALIPERS STICKING. ALSO, HAD THREE MUFFLERS REPLACED. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WON'T WORK. IN ADDITION, WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE RO...

Dec 3, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER CAN SMELL THE BRAKES BURNING. CONSUMER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS/HOOD LATCH AND CALIPERS STICKING. ALSO, HAD THREE MUFFLERS REPLACED. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WON'T WORK. IN ADDITION, WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE RO...

Dec 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A RATTLING NOISE WHEN I AT 2000RPMS AND 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 TRYING TO FIX IT

Dec 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE IS A RATTLING NOISE WHEN I AT 2000RPMS AND 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 TRYING TO FIX IT

Dec 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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 BEGAN TO BRAKE FOR A VEHICLE AND THE ABS LI...

Dec 1, 1998 Air Bags Crash

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 BEGAN TO BRAKE FOR A VEHICLE AND THE ABS LI...

Dec 1, 1998 Visibility Crash

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 BEGAN TO BRAKE FOR A VEHICLE AND THE ABS LI...

Dec 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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 BEGAN TO BRAKE FOR A VEHICLE AND THE ABS LI...

Dec 1, 1998 Air Bags Crash

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 BEGAN TO BRAKE FOR A VEHICLE AND THE ABS LI...

Dec 1, 1998 Visibility Crash

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 BEGAN TO BRAKE FOR A VEHICLE AND THE ABS LI...

Nov 22, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

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 ...

Nov 22, 1998 Electrical System Fire

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 ...

Nov 22, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

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 ...

Nov 22, 1998 Electrical System Fire

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 ...

Nov 18, 1998 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE (UNDERCARRIAGE) WHEN CONSUMER HAD TO DRIVE OFF ROAD.

Nov 18, 1998 Air Bags

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE (UNDERCARRIAGE) WHEN CONSUMER HAD TO DRIVE OFF ROAD.

Nov 6, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE WILL JERK FORWARD WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK POSITION, AND STARTED ENGINE. DEALER HAS DONE AN ALIGNMENT/REPLACED STEERING BOX. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE DEFECT. *AK

Nov 6, 1998 Suspension

VEHICLE WILL JERK FORWARD WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK POSITION, AND STARTED ENGINE. DEALER HAS DONE AN ALIGNMENT/REPLACED STEERING BOX. DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE DEFECT. *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING IN THE PIZZA HUT PARKING LOT, WAS DRIVING 00 MPH AND THE AIR BAG EXPLODED IN HER FACE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CAR WAS A RENTAL CAR FROM ALMO RENTAL CENTER. *AK

Nov 5, 1998 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING IN THE PIZZA HUT PARKING LOT, WAS DRIVING 00 MPH AND THE AIR BAG EXPLODED IN HER FACE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CAR WAS A RENTAL CAR FROM ALMO RENTAL CENTER. *AK

Oct 9, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES, AND THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRS BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Oct 9, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES, AND THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRS BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Sep 22, 1998 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Sep 22, 1998 Power Train

CLUCH ASSEMBLIES FAILED.

Sep 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR RUNS AT HIGH TEMPERATURE WHEN IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC.

Sep 22, 1998 Power Train

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Sep 22, 1998 Power Train

CLUCH ASSEMBLIES FAILED.

Sep 22, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR RUNS AT HIGH TEMPERATURE WHEN IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC.

Sep 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OWNED FOR 7 MONTHS. DOES NOT IDLE SMOOTHLY AND SKIPS. DOES NOT SHIFT EASILY.

Sep 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OWNED FOR 7 MONTHS. DOES NOT IDLE SMOOTHLY AND SKIPS. DOES NOT SHIFT EASILY.

Sep 15, 1998 Air Bags Crash

LOW SPEED COLLISION AND FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND BURNS TO ARMS AND FACE.

Sep 15, 1998 Air Bags Crash

LOW SPEED COLLISION AND FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND BURNS TO ARMS AND FACE.

Aug 31, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED INSPECTION.

Aug 31, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED INSPECTION.

Aug 26, 1998 Air Bags Crash

LOW SPEED CRASH CAUSED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY.

Aug 26, 1998 Air Bags Crash

LOW SPEED CRASH CAUSED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY.

Aug 24, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED AIR BAG DEPLOYEDMENT AT A 5 MPH, FENDER BENDER ON THE STREET. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND NO INJURY SUSTAINED. *AK

Aug 24, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED AIR BAG DEPLOYEDMENT AT A 5 MPH, FENDER BENDER ON THE STREET. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND NO INJURY SUSTAINED. *AK

Aug 23, 1998 Electrical System

ALL LIGHTS INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FAILED.

Aug 23, 1998 Electrical System

ALL LIGHTS INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FAILED.

Aug 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES; ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE BRAKES LOCK UP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS. *AK

Aug 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES; ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE BRAKES LOCK UP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS. *AK

Aug 4, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION AT ABOUT 40 MPH, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 4, 1998 Suspension Crash

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. *AK

Aug 4, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION AT ABOUT 40 MPH, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 4, 1998 Suspension Crash

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. *AK

Jul 30, 1998 Air Bags Crash

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 VEHIC...

Jul 30, 1998 Air Bags Crash

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 VEHIC...

Jul 21, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Jul 21, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

Jul 5, 1998 Suspension

BOTH FRONT STRUTS STARTED TO LEAK AND FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL ON WET OR ROUGH ROADS.

Jul 5, 1998 Electrical System

BOTH FRONT STRUTS STARTED TO LEAK AND FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL ON WET OR ROUGH ROADS.

Jul 5, 1998 Suspension

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.

Jul 5, 1998 Electrical System

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.

Jul 5, 1998 Suspension

BOTH FRONT STRUTS STARTED TO LEAK AND FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL ON WET OR ROUGH ROADS.

Jul 5, 1998 Electrical System

BOTH FRONT STRUTS STARTED TO LEAK AND FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL ON WET OR ROUGH ROADS.

Jul 5, 1998 Suspension

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.

Jul 5, 1998 Electrical System

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.

Jun 1, 1998 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.

Jun 1, 1998 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.

May 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER ONLY 15300 MILES. SERVICEMAN INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT IT RESULTED FROM THE WAY DRIVER WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

May 27, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER ONLY 15300 MILES. SERVICEMAN INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT IT RESULTED FROM THE WAY DRIVER WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES GO ON BY THEMSELVES INTERMITTENTLY AT HIGH SPEEDS WITHIN 20 MINUTES OF STARTUP.

Apr 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES GO ON BY THEMSELVES INTERMITTENTLY AT HIGH SPEEDS WITHIN 20 MINUTES OF STARTUP.

Mar 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED, CAN HEAR REAR BRAKES SCRUBBING. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. THEY WOULD HOLD SOMETIMES. *AK

Mar 24, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED, CAN HEAR REAR BRAKES SCRUBBING. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. THEY WOULD HOLD SOMETIMES. *AK

Mar 18, 1998 Structure

UNEVEN AMOUNT OF PAINT ON THE RIM OF THE TRUNK. DEFECTIVE DOOR GASKET. INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS.

Mar 18, 1998 Structure

UNEVEN AMOUNT OF PAINT ON THE RIM OF THE TRUNK. DEFECTIVE DOOR GASKET. INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS.

Mar 18, 1998 Exterior Lighting

UNEVEN AMOUNT OF PAINT ON THE RIM OF THE TRUNK. DEFECTIVE DOOR GASKET. INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS.

Mar 18, 1998 Structure

UNEVEN AMOUNT OF PAINT ON THE RIM OF THE TRUNK. DEFECTIVE DOOR GASKET. INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS.

Mar 18, 1998 Structure

UNEVEN AMOUNT OF PAINT ON THE RIM OF THE TRUNK. DEFECTIVE DOOR GASKET. INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS.

Mar 18, 1998 Exterior Lighting

UNEVEN AMOUNT OF PAINT ON THE RIM OF THE TRUNK. DEFECTIVE DOOR GASKET. INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS.

Jan 16, 1998 Visibility

FRONT WINDSHIELD GLARE CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY.

Jan 16, 1998 Visibility

FRONT WINDSHIELD GLARE CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY.