10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,402 miles

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problem #5

Jun 222007

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,012 miles
I bought a 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier new, in July 1995. I had the following major repairs done on the car. On 8/97 -entire exhaust from converter back bad baffled under warranty. On 10/97-serpentine belt/rotors/alternator & recall on hazard lights under warranty. 4/00-head gasket, seal, oil, filter, coolant;recall on cover, shield, retainer, sealant (dealer covered costs under a special policy adjustment. 4/00-egr valve 10/00-adjust serpentine belt;replace serpentine belt 10/01-replace back brake pads, clean front pads 05/02-replace fan belt & tensioner;recall on ignition switch 06/02-broken forward clutch housing, clutch, gaskets, fluid, left front axle assembly 07/02-replace battery, bad cell due to car sitting for so long during previous repair 12/03-water pump, head gasket, thermostat, oil, filter, coolant $461.79-50% of bill reimbursed by Chevrolet upon written request 07/03-rear brakes; 08/04-resistor (blower motor, 09/04-alternator 07/05-front rotors & pads; 06/06-rear brake line 06/07-won't pass state inspection-frame rusting out. Rear bumper support frame must be replaced to pass inspection, more frame repair will likely be needed for next inspection;head gasket is starting to seep again third head gasket. I contacted Chevrolet twice by their E-mail site in the past 2 weeks and have had no response. Site claims response will be within 48 hours. I asked for repair costs for rear frame support, head gasket or a voucher for credit toward a new/newer vehicle. Pointed out the problem of the third head gasket, that frame rusted on a car only 12 years old that just last month turned 72,000 miles. Also, pointed out that when I bought the car the dealer recommended a protective undercounts which I agreed to. When I read the owner's manual it stated not apply

- State College, PA, USA

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problem #4

Jun 111999

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
Brake pads/rotors failed 2 times, air control (resistor) failed.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

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problem #3

Jun 111999

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
Brake pads/rotors failed 2 times, air control (resistor) failed.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

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problem #2

Jan 191996

Cavalier

  • miles
Replaced both rear brake pads.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

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problem #1

Oct 011995

Cavalier

  • miles
ABS, in for repair, the ABS light and regular lights stayed on, replacement calipers and disc pads and rotors, in front also making a loud noise.

- South Grafto, MA, USA

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