10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Jan 022001

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was rearended, seat broke. Was repaired at dealer, but still not working properly. When seat is in upright position, it takes push of one finger to make it recline again, consumer was injured in collision.

- Lancanster, MA, USA

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problem #3

Jan 012000

Cavalier

  • miles
Driver's seat moving backward while driving. Appointment being made with dealer concerning this matter.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

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problem #2

Sep 221999

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Lever on the left front side of the driver seat that adjusts the seatback, sticks out and interferes with exiting and entering of the driver into the vehicle. Dealer can't do anything.

- Blue Springs, MO, USA

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problem #1

Mar 011999

Cavalier

  • miles
Traveling approximately 20 mph, our vehicle struck from behind (rear-ended) by an SUV. The impact caused both driver and passenger seats to collapse backward providing no support and causing injury to both driver and passenger.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

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