definitely annoying

Crashes / Fires:: 0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:: 0 / 0
Average Mileage:: 29,800 miles

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problem #5

Apr 012006

Cavalier 4-cyl

Automatic transmission
149,000 miles

Massive leaks of coolant due to faulty gasket check engine light remains constant running through a bottle of antifreeze a day B/C of said leak.

- Chiefland, FL, USA

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problem #4

Dec 111999

Cavalier

miles

I have seen 3 95 and 96 Cavaliers with this problem, the other 2 are only at 50,000 miles. Classic Chevrolet looked at it and said it was bad and then a month later said there wasn't a problem. I need antifreeze once a month.

- Wyoming, MI, USA

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problem #3

Jan 011997

Cavalier

miles

Transmission failed due to defect 50% paid by manufacturer **** driver's side view mirror shakes rendering it useless while vehicle in motion ****** head gasket leaked coolant slowly over time/dealer replaced under service bulletin. Unsure of other damage leak caused to cooling system (I.e. water pump) ******* driver's side window was misaligned and leaked water / dealer stopped water leak, but still misaligned today -car had history of same repair twice by previous owner, said dealer ******** unexplained rattling metallic sound during cold starts from front engine compartment/dealer stated no apparent problem, continues today

- Hewitt, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Feb 181999

(reported on)