10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Jul 052001

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was sitting all day until the evening when consuemr went out and inside of the vehicle was filled with smoke. Consumer found out that wiriing harness under dash caught on fire. Manufacturer was not concerned with incident, but interested to know what consumer was seeking.

- Lakeworth, FL, USA

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problem #2

Jun 272001

Cavalier

  • miles
When stating vehicle saw smoke coming from steering column. With no prior warning vehicle caught on fire. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing could be done.

- Blanchard, OK, USA

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problem #1

Jan 082001

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
While vehicle was parked for two hours a fire ignited in steering column cause unknown.

- Killeen, TX, USA

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