10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Jan 011998

Cavalier

  • miles
The passenger side seat starting moving when sitting on it 5 months after car with purchased brand new-- the dealer fixed the problem-- entire component underneath seat was replaced. 11 months later same problem-- dealer fixed again at no charge-- then 2 years later after warranty ran out it happened again-- its slides slightly when braking. I have not had the money to try to fix the problem again-- I know the dealer will charge me now since it is out of warranty a long time ago.

- Graham, NC, USA

problem #5

Jul 112001

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was rear ended in a stopped position by other auto at 20+ mph, drivers' seat back collapsed, causing husband to receive a bad whip lash inquiry.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #4

May 102001

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was at a stop when she was rearended with 40 mph impact. Upon impact, driver's and passenger's seats went flying back into a reclining position, causing injuries to driver.

- Stuart, FL, USA

problem #3

Apr 301999

Cavalier

  • miles
While stopping at a red signal was rear ended by another vehicle. Upon impact, driver's seat collapsed backward, leaving consumer flat on his. Dealer could not explain cause of collapse.

- Alliance, NE, USA

problem #2

May 302000

Cavalier

  • miles
While making an emergency stop rear folding seat came out of the metal brackets. Problem has not been reported to dealership.

- Chippewa Falls, WI, USA

problem #1

Oct 301997

Cavalier

  • miles
Front seats mounting tracks failed.

- Odessa, FL, USA