3.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,750 miles

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problem #2

Feb 212007

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,500 miles
Rear center stop light housing, was observed smoking inside vehicle, further investigation revealed 2 bulbs burned out and lens plastic burned onto lights.

- Wake Forest, NC, USA

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problem #1

Jul 301999

Cavalier

  • miles
1). wheel bearings wearing out then tires and when driving on wet pavement cant go more than 40 mph or car will spin around in road. Back left brake light always not working. Engine with only $12,000 miles knock bad untill warmed up and some times dont stop when warm.ignition switch will lock up and cant get car to crank must wiggle and giggle to get it to work.horn has not worked since bought car.transmission clatters when trying to give to much gas

- Archdale, NC, USA

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