10.0

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

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problem #5

Jan 011998

Cavalier

  • miles
Battery leaked acid onto the engine compartment which could have caused a fire. Also, right side mirror fell off/water pump malfunctioned, and windshield washer motor broke.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #4

Sep 211997

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The exterior rear view mirror was not properly attached. Nlm

- San Jose, CA, USA

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problem #3

Sep 211997

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The exterior rear view mirror was not properly attached. Nlm

- San Jose, CA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 171999

Cavalier

  • miles
Also had to have driver's door realigned, side mirror realigned, seat belts replaced, seat belt covers replaced, windshield wipers replaced, and the airbags were recalled. Also, this car still runs rough but, they can't seem to duplicate the problem.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 281999

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
While driving at highway speeds the driver's side rearview mirror shakes. Dealer replaced the mirror which did not correct the problem.

- Scarsdale, NY, USA

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