10.0

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

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problem #5

Feb 052003

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
The wipers on vehicle are stuck in the up position. The wipers work in rain, but when turned off, they stop right in the upright position, impairing drivers visibility.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

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problem #4

Sep 271999

Cavalier

  • miles
Windshield wipers comes on intermittently. Last winter windshield wipers came on during a snow storm wipers were stuck on windshield. Dealership is aware of the problem.

- Parma, OH, USA

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problem #3

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 #2

Jun 071997

Cavalier

  • miles
Windshield wiper motor stopped working. This caused the wipers to stop & obstructed driver's visibility. Also, the ets light stays on/cd player shorts out/driver's door locks do not release. Been to dealer 7 different times.

- Fairbanks, AK, USA

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problem #1

Nov 171997

Cavalier

  • miles
When switching the windshield wipers on they go on. But when switching them off they stop in the field division (on the glass). Motor replaced one year ago. Problem exists again. Dealer contacted, and sees a problem for a $300 replacement.

- Sumerset, NJ, USA

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