10.0

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

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problem #13

May 102000

Cavalier

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While making a left turn, all of a sudden vehicle would not shift. After vehicle was taken to aamco, a mechanic found out that transmission snapped in half. Repairs were done at owner's expense. Vehicle was brought to the dealership for this problem at 24,000 mile, on 08/11/97. Dealer could not find a problem with vehicle. Total loss of power occured after the vehicle stalled.

- Newburgh, NY, USA

problem #12

Apr 092000

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
I'm reporting this problem because I contacted the manufactor for a problem with the engine and transmission. Campaign # 99-0-88.

- Chambersburg, PA, USA

problem #11

Oct 011999

Cavalier

  • miles
The car stalls when slowing to a stop or low speed for turn after having driven 40 mph or more. This usually occurs after driving 20-30 minutes or more- if not stopping, car shakes and jerks when speeding back

- Centreville, VA, USA

problem #10

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

problem #9

Jun 211999

Cavalier

  • miles
While driving at 20 mph and going over a crossover vehicle stalled, , and there was some type of knocking noise coming from the middle of the vehicle, and a loss of power.

- Cape May, NJ, USA

problem #8

Jan 211999

Cavalier 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission making noise.

- Norristown, PA, USA

problem #7

Jan 201998

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was driving approximately 35mph when he heard a clicking noise and then a grinding noise like the gears. Dealership says the grinding noise came from inside of the transmission.

- Norristown, PA, USA

problem #6

Dec 121997

Cavalier

  • miles
When driving consumer can hear a loud knocking and grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Also, heater core has been replaced four times. In addition, whenever putting anti-freeze into the vehicle the anti-freeze will leak out. In addition, transmission has been replaced.

- Okemos, MI, USA

problem #5

May 261998

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle went into neutral without warning, vehicle then lost power. Vehicle would shift, but would not move.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

problem #4

Aug 301995

Cavalier

  • miles
Transmission failed.

- Pointe Du, 00, USA

problem #3

Mar 011996

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
Vehicle will roll backwards while in drive. Please list other description.

- Forestville, MD, USA

problem #2

Mar 011996

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
Vehicle will roll backwards while in drive. Please list other description.

- Forestville, MD, USA

problem #1

Dec 291995

Cavalier

  • miles
Car was in reverse car shifted into drive and accelerated.

- Plymouth, MA, USA