10.0

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

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problem #3

Jan 072003

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
Consumer states that the rack opinion has gone bad causing the vehicle unable to make a left turn. When making a left turn the steering wheel locks.

- Concord, NC, USA

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problem #2

Aug 042001

Cavalier

  • miles
Steering gear cable broke while getting out of a parked spot. Vehicle was not able to move from the spot where it had stopped.

- Lake Oswego, OR, USA

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problem #1

Apr 271999

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
Steering gear needs replaced. Vehecile has been worked on four times for same problem with steering assembly. Problem never fixed. Dealer that worked on car C&O motors located at 202 5th street St albans wv.25177 304-727-2921. General Motors refused to fix problem under warranty.

- Cross Lanes, WV, USA

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