10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Jan 152003

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Defect summary: The accelerator control cable could have been kinked during assembly causing high accelerator pedal effort, sticking accelerator control cable, or a broken accelerator control cable. Consequence summary: If the accelerator control cable sticks or breaks, unwanted acceleration and/or loss of throttle control can result increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. Requested corrective summary: Dealers will replace the accelerator control cable assembly.

- Jamestown, NC, USA

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problem #1

Oct 041998

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 65 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing loss of control, also, vehicle caught on fire due to pressure of applying the brakes. Cause unknown.

- Pasadena, CA, USA

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