10.0

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

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problem #3

Jan 222001

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes have started to make loud grinding noise. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer claimed there was no defect. But, after 3 days consumer was involved in a crash due to inoperative brakes.

- Kalispell, MT, USA

problem #2

Sep 082000

Cavalier

  • miles
Consumer took vehicle in to dealer for ABS light coming on. Dealer said vehicle needed a master cylinder. Consumer stated that if pedal went to floor that meant that brake pedal had failed.

- Orland, IL, USA

problem #1

Sep 141999

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
No summary

- Washington, MO, USA