1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

NHTSA — Structure: Frame And Members Problems

2.3

hardly worth mentioning

Crashes / Fires:: 0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:: 0 / 0
Average Mileage:: 65,333 miles

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problem #6

Jun 252013

Cavalier 4-cyl

120,000 miles

The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, the mechanic stated the passenger and driver side of the frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- North Andover, MA, USA

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problem #5

Sep 222008

Cavalier

137,000 miles

My Cavalier frame rotted and broke. This is very serious do to the fact that I lost control of my vehicle and almost crashed.

- Hyde Park, VT, USA

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problem #4

Dec 152008

Cavalier

135,000 miles

My sub-frame has broken twice on my Cavalier. I don't want to repair it anymore!!!

- Hyde Park, VT, USA

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problem #3

Jan 302002

(reported on)

Cavalier

miles

I believe that they should have told me about these recalls when I bought the car. I travel 17 miles or more to and from work each day on the freeway. I would like to have this fixed asap. No safety defect listed.

- West Sacramento, CA, USA

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problem #2

Aug 102001

Cavalier

miles

Was informed by independent mechanic that seal around crossmember was missing due to manufacturer's defect/neglect. This caused the rack and pinion to fail. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

- St Louis, MO, USA

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problem #1

Mar 131997

Cavalier

miles

Chassis repaired.

- Green Bay, WI, USA

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