10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,801 miles

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problem #7

Jul 021998

Cavalier

  • miles
The engines stalls. Additionally, the brakes fail and pedal goes to the floor.

- Clayton, NC, USA

problem #6

Apr 251998

Cavalier

  • miles
Daughter was driving and vehicle began to swerve because of another vehicle. Went into the center of medium, traveling approximately 60 mph. Witnesses stated that vehicle spun around and caught on fire. When the vehicle stopped after hitting the medium, caught on fire. The hottest part was in the rear, above the left rear wheel. The vehicle was mostly burned. There was no body damage. Also, headlights were not broken in the front fender. Vehicle was still under warranty. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

- Kountze, TX, USA

problem #5

May 011997

Cavalier

  • miles
While driving, for no apparent reason, the vehicle stalled which almost caused an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Mason City, IA, USA

problem #4

Oct 151997

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
When making making a turn, the vehicle engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall.

- Riviera Beach, FL, USA

problem #3

Sep 141997

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving vehicle intermittently stalls and cuts off. Owner has had vehicle into the dealer three times for the stalling.

- Sacremento, CA, USA

problem #2

Feb 061997

Cavalier

  • miles
Intermittent stalling/hesitation.

- Florissant, MO, USA

problem #1

Oct 261996

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine fire.

- Marionvill, MO, USA