7.9

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,216 miles

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problem #3

Feb 112003

Cavalier

  • 15,648 miles
Consumer received a bill for charges for repairs that was not authorized for vehicle. (nar)

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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problem #2

Jun 012003

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The compresser on my 1997 went out, the people that took a look at it said that it was leaking from the shaft, and that whole unit had to be replaced. How long should a compresser last in a car. Thank you.

- Hanahan , SC, USA

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problem #1

Mar 032002

Cavalier

  • miles
Evaporator core leaks freon in the inside of the car.

- Toms Brook, VA, USA

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