10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Jun 102003

Cavalier

  • miles
Child safety lock will not undo on the rear passenger door. Mechanic could not repair.

- Cedar Park, TX, USA

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problem #3

Apr 051999

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver's and front passenger's door latches became inoperable. The dealer has replaced the latches. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

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problem #2

Jul 011999

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 50-60 mph the door on the driver's side opened. This happened when driver's daughter leaned against the door lightly. Dealer/manufacturer were notified about the problem. Lock assembly was replaced by the dealership at owner's expense.

- Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 101997

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
Driver side back door lock doesn't work.

- Ortonville, MI, USA

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