10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Sep 012001

Cavalier

  • miles
Have put 3 alternators on this car, even when under warranty before 12,000 miles (approximately). Brakes have been replaced at least 3 times. Now, the brakes have failed completely and the ABS light came on. Dealer says no recalls, except for the ignition system. Scheduled that for repair 7/23/02. Seat belt plastic covers snapped off (belt loose on one and hit by car door when shutting it. The other one just popped off. Belt continues to slip off engine, causes stalling even if driving 55 mph. Now brakes intermittently failing. Left front brake continues to have brake dust accumulate on wheel cover. Car has 110,000 miles on it (engine repaired last year). Car is also overheating; has had tstat replaced, radiator fluid. What else could cause this, I don't know.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

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problem #5

Apr 282001

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
The cinch plates on both rear seat belts in my vehicle are broken. Because of this, I cannot properly install my child's car seat. I have been given the run-around by two different dealerships about this problem. I have been told that the entire seat belt assemblies would have to be replaced at a cost to me of over $200. I E-mailed GM today regarding this problem. The cinch plates should be made of metal so they cannot break. Additionally, safety belt defects should be repaired by the manufacturer at no cost to the customer. My child and I have not been in car accident, but it's very scary knowing that the locking clip that I have to use on the seat belt to try to get the car seat in tight enough, may not work in case of a collision. I am very concerned about this, and I hope that a recall can be issued to have this problem repaired. Thank you very much, karen newsome

- Doerun, GA, USA

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problem #4

Sep 211997

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear passenger seat belt frayed. Nlm

- San Jose, CA, USA

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problem #3

Oct 301997

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was involved in an accident and seat belts broke.

- Odessa, FL, USA

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problem #2

Nov 011997

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Center seat belt did not secure child seat properly causing seat to fall over.

- Flint, MI, USA

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problem #1

Mar 221998

Cavalier

  • miles
Driving in outside lane a transfer truck crossed into Cavalier's lane. Went off road & rolled 3 times side to side & then front to back 2 times. Driver thrown about 30 ft from rear window. Shoulder/lap belt did not restrain driver. Passenger belts held. Both injured. No air bags deployed.

- Chatsworth, GA, USA

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