10.0

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

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problem #3

Jan 232001

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Horn was inoperable which could cause a problem if needed in an emergency situation. Also, windshield has spots on inside and outside. Consumer has contacted dealer. Rubber cover on accelerator refuses to stay on.

- Avon Lake, OH, USA

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problem #2

Nov 121998

Cavalier

  • miles
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes they will go straight to the floorboard and hardly stop the vehicle. Also consumer is having problems with the windshield.

- St.Louise, MO, USA

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problem #1

Jul 301997

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Bright lights hamper the vision in the windshield of the driver side of the dashboard. Also it's a bad reflection and it affects normal vision through the windshield. Consumer has contacted the dealer, and they are aware of the problem.

- Warwick, RI, USA

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