10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 1
Average Mileage:
10,333 miles

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problem #6

May 102003

Cavalier

  • 62,000 miles
After the recall was repaired the consumer began to experience more problems with the vehicles front end..

- Temperance, MI, USA

problem #5

Sep 252000

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
When starting vehicle a strong odor enters passenger's compartment, following extreme vibration in the front end, cause unknown. Dealer can not identify the problem.

- Oxon Hill, MD, USA

problem #4

Nov 131988

Cavalier

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When driving 80-85 mph vehicle suddenly drifted to left, consumer lost control of vehicle, causing vehicle to flip and roll over four times, resulting in injuries to driver side occupant, and killing the passenger's side occupant.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #3

Aug 202000

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
When driving on any sort of bumpy road there is a constant 'squeak, rusty sound' in the front suspension. It sounds like a old squeaky bed. Also with backing up a loud long squeak comes from the front end supspension. I've had the front brakes changed and pads replaced twice (due to mechanics negligence). At this same time I complained about the noise and they checked it out and found no problems, but the noise is still there. It's a very annoying sound especially when driving, you think everyone around can hear it and also it sounds as if something is going to fall apart from the front end (?) suspension!

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #2

May 121999

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There is some grinding and knocking noise coming from front end of vehicle. Dealer can't determine the problem.

- Talladegg, AL, USA

problem #1

May 011998

Cavalier

  • miles
Front brake pads/rotor wore out, causing vibration when brakes are applied. Also dealer replaced engine mounts/ignition switch. Brake line was found rubbing against axle shaft and was fixed. In addition, front end shakes/vibrates.

- Franklin, TN, USA