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Dec 26, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 117,000 mi

AREA AROUND PLATE THAT HOLD HOOD LATCH PIN IN PLACE CORRODED, CRACKED AND FAILED.*AK

Dec 26, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 117,000 mi

AREA AROUND PLATE THAT HOLD HOOD LATCH PIN IN PLACE CORRODED, CRACKED AND FAILED.*AK

Dec 4, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BELTS NOT STAYING LOCKED AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN MOTION. MR

Dec 4, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BELTS NOT STAYING LOCKED AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN MOTION. MR

Nov 8, 2002 Seat Belts 163,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT SEAT BUCKLE DID NOT LATCH PROPERLY. MR *JB

Nov 8, 2002 Seat Belts 163,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT SEAT BUCKLE DID NOT LATCH PROPERLY. MR *JB

Jan 9, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ALL FUEL LINES HAVE BEEN REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO LEAK FUEL AFTER THE REPAIRS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 9, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ALL FUEL LINES HAVE BEEN REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO LEAK FUEL AFTER THE REPAIRS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 16, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCLERATOR STUCK.

Aug 16, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCLERATOR STUCK.

Apr 27, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE LIGHTS ON THIS MODEL, AND I HAVE SEEN MANY, HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE LENS. AS THEY AGED, THEY FADE AND BECOME VERY WHITE AND WEATHERED. IN THE DAYTIME IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE THE BRAKE LIGHTS FOR THE PERSONS BEHIND THE CAR. I NOTICED THIS MYSELF BEHIND ONE. WHEN I WENT FOR INSPECTION, I WAS ASK...

Apr 27, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE LIGHTS ON THIS MODEL, AND I HAVE SEEN MANY, HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE LENS. AS THEY AGED, THEY FADE AND BECOME VERY WHITE AND WEATHERED. IN THE DAYTIME IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE THE BRAKE LIGHTS FOR THE PERSONS BEHIND THE CAR. I NOTICED THIS MYSELF BEHIND ONE. WHEN I WENT FOR INSPECTION, I WAS ASK...

Apr 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

SUSPECT RELATED CAMPAIGN FOR ABS HYDRALIC VALVE BLOCK (INTERMITTENT PULL IS WHEEL LOCKOUT). *AK

Apr 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

SUSPECT RELATED CAMPAIGN FOR ABS HYDRALIC VALVE BLOCK (INTERMITTENT PULL IS WHEEL LOCKOUT). *AK

Mar 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE ON A TWO WAY STREET, BRAKES GOT HARD AND CAR WOULD NOT STOP. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP PUMPING ON BRAKES UNTIL IT STARTED TO SLOW DOWN.*AK THE ABS FAILED TEICE AND THE CONSUMER FEELS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHCILE. *YH

Mar 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE ON A TWO WAY STREET, BRAKES GOT HARD AND CAR WOULD NOT STOP. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP PUMPING ON BRAKES UNTIL IT STARTED TO SLOW DOWN.*AK THE ABS FAILED TEICE AND THE CONSUMER FEELS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHCILE. *YH

Jan 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM HAS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW. IT WAS NEVER FIXED AND WAS HARD TO DUPLICATE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL BE LOCKED OUT UNDER A PANIC STOP BUT THE ABS FAILS TO KICK IN AND THE CAR IS ESSENTIALLY BRAKELESS. OTHERS HAVE UNDOUBTEDLY DIED OR SUFFERED SERIOUS INJURY BECAUSE...

Jan 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM HAS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW. IT WAS NEVER FIXED AND WAS HARD TO DUPLICATE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL BE LOCKED OUT UNDER A PANIC STOP BUT THE ABS FAILS TO KICK IN AND THE CAR IS ESSENTIALLY BRAKELESS. OTHERS HAVE UNDOUBTEDLY DIED OR SUFFERED SERIOUS INJURY BECAUSE...

Oct 11, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE LEMANS TIRE P215 65 R15 EXPERIENCED BLOW OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER SEVERAL TIMES AND INJURING 2 CONSUMERS. (ATTORNEY STEVEN BUDAJ FOR CLIENT). *SLC

Oct 11, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE LEMANS TIRE P215 65 R15 EXPERIENCED BLOW OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER SEVERAL TIMES AND INJURING 2 CONSUMERS. (ATTORNEY STEVEN BUDAJ FOR CLIENT). *SLC

Oct 11, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE LEMANS TIRE P215 65 R15 EXPERIENCED BLOW OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER SEVERAL TIMES AND INJURING 2 CONSUMERS. (ATTORNEY STEVEN BUDAJ FOR CLIENT). *SLC

Oct 11, 2000 Tires

FIRESTONE LEMANS TIRE P215 65 R15 EXPERIENCED BLOW OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER SEVERAL TIMES AND INJURING 2 CONSUMERS. (ATTORNEY STEVEN BUDAJ FOR CLIENT). *SLC

Jun 7, 2000 Electrical System Fire

A VEHICLE FIRE ORIGINATED IN ALTERATOR WIRING HARNESS AFTER PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. STATE FARM INSURANCE ASKED CONSUMER TO NOTIFY NHTSA. *AK *ML

Jun 7, 2000 Electrical System Fire

A VEHICLE FIRE ORIGINATED IN ALTERATOR WIRING HARNESS AFTER PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. STATE FARM INSURANCE ASKED CONSUMER TO NOTIFY NHTSA. *AK *ML

Mar 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN ABS SYSTEM FAILED I HAD NO BRAKING, I AM ABOUT TO REPLACE THE THIRD ABS SYSTEM. *AK

Mar 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN ABS SYSTEM FAILED I HAD NO BRAKING, I AM ABOUT TO REPLACE THE THIRD ABS SYSTEM. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Seat Belts

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BUCKLE THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE SEAT BELT IT WON'T LATCH. THERE IS NO CATCHING AND THE BUTTON HAS COLLAPSED. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 9, 1999 Seat Belts

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BUCKLE THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE SEAT BELT IT WON'T LATCH. THERE IS NO CATCHING AND THE BUTTON HAS COLLAPSED. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. *AK

Aug 17, 1999 Seats

SEATBACK LATCH COLLAPSED. *AK

Aug 17, 1999 Seats

SEATBACK LATCH COLLAPSED. *AK

May 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE PEDAL BECAME FROZEN, WOULD NOT MOVE OR GO DOWN IN POSITION TO BRAKE, CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKES, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE DEFECT. *AK

May 28, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKE PEDAL BECAME FROZEN, WOULD NOT MOVE OR GO DOWN IN POSITION TO BRAKE, CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKES, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE DEFECT. *AK

Jan 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY IS VERY HARD TO PUSH AND WILL BARELY STOP CAR. SEAT BELT DO NOT TIGHTEN TO HOLD YOU FROM BEING THROWN, THEY ARE VERY LOOSE.

Jan 4, 1999 Seat Belts

BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY IS VERY HARD TO PUSH AND WILL BARELY STOP CAR. SEAT BELT DO NOT TIGHTEN TO HOLD YOU FROM BEING THROWN, THEY ARE VERY LOOSE.

Jan 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY IS VERY HARD TO PUSH AND WILL BARELY STOP CAR. SEAT BELT DO NOT TIGHTEN TO HOLD YOU FROM BEING THROWN, THEY ARE VERY LOOSE.

Jan 4, 1999 Seat Belts

BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY IS VERY HARD TO PUSH AND WILL BARELY STOP CAR. SEAT BELT DO NOT TIGHTEN TO HOLD YOU FROM BEING THROWN, THEY ARE VERY LOOSE.

Apr 22, 1998 Electrical System

FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS HAD TO HAVE AN ALTERNATOR INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE TWO TIMES A YEAR. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 22, 1998 Electrical System

FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS HAD TO HAVE AN ALTERNATOR INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE TWO TIMES A YEAR. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 16, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCKS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Oct 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Oct 16, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCKS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Oct 16, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

Oct 7, 1997 Seats

BOLTS THAT HOLD CUSHIONED SEAT ASSEMBLY DETACHED FROM ALUMINUM MOUNTING RAILS, CAUSING DRIVER TO BE THROWN INTO BACK SEAT.

Oct 7, 1997 Seats

BOLTS THAT HOLD CUSHIONED SEAT ASSEMBLY DETACHED FROM ALUMINUM MOUNTING RAILS, CAUSING DRIVER TO BE THROWN INTO BACK SEAT.

Sep 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALL WITHOUT WARNING, LOSSING BRAKES AND STEERING. SAME THING HAPPEN TO SECOND CAR 1988 CHEVROLET CAVALIER VIN# 1G1JC5117JJ224922.

Sep 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLS--BRAKES AND STEERING ARE LOST. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *TR

Sep 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALL WITHOUT WARNING, LOSSING BRAKES AND STEERING. SAME THING HAPPEN TO SECOND CAR 1988 CHEVROLET CAVALIER VIN# 1G1JC5117JJ224922.

Sep 30, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLS--BRAKES AND STEERING ARE LOST. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *TR

Mar 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS PUMP/MOTOR FAILED. *AK

Mar 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS PUMP/MOTOR FAILED. *AK

Feb 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS PUMP AND MOTOR ASSEMBLE FAILED AT 53,000 MILES AND THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT THUMPING NOISE AT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL.

Feb 4, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS PUMP AND MOTOR ASSEMBLE FAILED AT 53,000 MILES AND THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT THUMPING NOISE AT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL.

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE VEERS SHARPLY TO THE LEFT.

Dec 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE VEERS SHARPLY TO THE LEFT.

Nov 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Nov 25, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

Oct 23, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, ENGINE ACCELERATED, VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD, ACCELERATOR WENT TO FLOOR, NO WARNING, VEHICLE HIT TREE; NOTE : REPORTED BY ALL STATE INS. CO. *AK

Oct 23, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, ENGINE ACCELERATED, VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD, ACCELERATOR WENT TO FLOOR, NO WARNING, VEHICLE HIT TREE; NOTE : REPORTED BY ALL STATE INS. CO. *AK

Oct 1, 1996 Seat Belts

NO LAP BELTS IN FRONT SEAT.

Oct 1, 1996 Seat Belts

NO LAP BELTS IN FRONT SEAT.

Sep 5, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER STATES THAT REAR DOOR LATCHES ARE INOPERABLE, CONSUMER CAN'T GET IN OR OUT OF THE CAR FROM THE REAR DOORS, OCCUPANTS IN THE BACK HAVE TO CLIMB OVER THE FRONT SEAT TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE.*AK

Sep 5, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER STATES THAT REAR DOOR LATCHES ARE INOPERABLE, CONSUMER CAN'T GET IN OR OUT OF THE CAR FROM THE REAR DOORS, OCCUPANTS IN THE BACK HAVE TO CLIMB OVER THE FRONT SEAT TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE.*AK

Sep 4, 1996 Seat Belts

BOTH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT.*AK

Sep 4, 1996 Seat Belts

BOTH THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT.*AK

Aug 2, 1996 Structure

THE VEHICLE HAS A MOCK CONVERTABLE TOP AND IT FLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING AND WAS RIVITED ON.*AK

Aug 2, 1996 Structure

THE VEHICLE HAS A MOCK CONVERTABLE TOP AND IT FLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING AND WAS RIVITED ON.*AK

Feb 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING IN A SUDDEN STOP. TT

Feb 13, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING IN A SUDDEN STOP. TT

Oct 18, 1995 Seats

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HAS FAILED, SEAT FRAME BROKE, PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Oct 18, 1995 Seats

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT HAS FAILED, SEAT FRAME BROKE, PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

Sep 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, INTERMITTENT LOSS OF BRAKING. TT

Sep 27, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, INTERMITTENT LOSS OF BRAKING. TT

Sep 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS HAD TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY STOP THE ABS ANTI -LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED . TT

Sep 9, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAS HAD TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY STOP THE ABS ANTI -LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED . TT

Jul 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT STOP THE CAR. TT

Jul 5, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT STOP THE CAR. TT

Jun 22, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALL WITH WARNING, IN FOR REPAIR COMPUTER, THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, AND ALSO FUEL PUMP. TT

Jun 22, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE STALL WITH WARNING, IN FOR REPAIR COMPUTER, THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, AND ALSO FUEL PUMP. TT

Jun 22, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALL WITH WARNING, IN FOR REPAIR COMPUTER, THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, AND ALSO FUEL PUMP. TT

Jun 22, 1995 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALL WITH WARNING, IN FOR REPAIR COMPUTER, THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, AND ALSO FUEL PUMP. TT

Jun 22, 1995 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE STALL WITH WARNING, IN FOR REPAIR COMPUTER, THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, AND ALSO FUEL PUMP. TT

Jun 22, 1995 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALL WITH WARNING, IN FOR REPAIR COMPUTER, THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR, AND ALSO FUEL PUMP. TT

Mar 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY TRYING TO SLOW DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULDN'T GO DOWN THIS IS ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE. TT

Mar 20, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY TRYING TO SLOW DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULDN'T GO DOWN THIS IS ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE. TT

Mar 9, 1995 Structure

FRAMED RUSTED A PILLAR RUSTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER OFFER NO ASSISTANCE AND VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER THE WARRANTY. TT

Mar 9, 1995 Structure

FRAMED RUSTED A PILLAR RUSTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER OFFER NO ASSISTANCE AND VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER THE WARRANTY. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: ROTORS/CALIPERS/PADS CONSTANTLY GOES OUT APPROXIMATELY EVERY 2 MONTHS; CALIPER STICKS; HEAR GRINDING NOISE; LOSS OF BRAKES. TT

Feb 28, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS: ROTORS/CALIPERS/PADS CONSTANTLY GOES OUT APPROXIMATELY EVERY 2 MONTHS; CALIPER STICKS; HEAR GRINDING NOISE; LOSS OF BRAKES. TT

Feb 23, 1995 Structure

THE HOODS SHEET METAL THAT SURROUNDS HOODS CATCH HAS STRESS CRACKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. TT

Feb 23, 1995 Structure

THE HOODS SHEET METAL THAT SURROUNDS HOODS CATCH HAS STRESS CRACKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. TT