4.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,332 miles

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problem #3

Jul 152005

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,995 miles
The consumer stated he bought a car on 6-29-05 from klick lewis Inc. On his way home when he applied the brakes, suddenly the car felt like it was coming apart. He called the dealer where he bought the car and they told him the vehicle needed front rotors. On Friday 7-15-05; before he had taken it in to have the rotors put on, he noticed the car was full of smoke. He called the fire dept. And they came out and diffused the fire and told him that it was an electrical problem and the car could have caught on fire. He then called the salesperson that sold him the car and they said they would have someone get back to him. He has made 5 telephone calls to them and no one has returned his calls.

- Bridgeport, CT, USA

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problem #2

Apr 291998

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
ABS brakes failed. Also warped rotors, causing brakes to pulsate.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 101998

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
Front brake rotors/engine/muffler/converter/seat/horn/power steering hose and wheel bearings failed.

- Sarah Ann, WV, USA

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