10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,904 miles

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problem #6

Nov 211998

Cavalier

  • miles
While driving low on gas and the engine check light came on, causing the consumer to go the gas station. While the consumer put the pump into the tank, there were fumes coming from the gas tank, and the fire department came out to put out the fire.

- Aurora, CO, USA

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problem #5

Sep 011998

Cavalier

  • miles
Vehicle experiences intermittent rattlingin dashboard.

- North Scit, MA, USA

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problem #4

Jul 291998

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
Owner asks if her vehicle is within the scope of the interior light recall.

- Unknown, UN, USA

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problem #3

May 031998

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
Vehicle has multiple problems, including hesitation, delayed "pick up" upon entering highway, and "clunking" noise while turning.

- Unknown, UN, USA

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problem #2

Jan 171997

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dashboard rattles.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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problem #1

Jan 291997

Cavalier

  • miles
Whenever consumer was driving the vehicle the engine check light comes on and stays on. Consumer contacted the dealer and was told it was the sensor going bad in the vehicle.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

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