10.0

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

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problem #4

Apr 192002

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
Upon purchasing the vehicle two weeks later the headlights completely stopped working. The day time running light illuminates the dash, it continuously blinks. Took to the dealer. Nlm

- Saginaw, MI, USA

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problem #3

Jan 282000

Cavalier

  • miles
Headlamps failed on interstate, came back on but would flicker, dealer found 4 wires with corrosion. Dealer unable to find noise in suspension.

- Michigan, MI, USA

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problem #2

Jul 141998

Cavalier

  • miles
There has been one thing wrong after the other ever since I bought this car and I believe it a piece of crap but I guess that I am stuck up it since Chevrolet declined my buyback request.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #1

Feb 121998

Cavalier

  • miles
When applying the brakes consumer can smell the brakes burning. Consumer had problems with the rotors/hood latch and calipers sticking. Also, had three mufflers replaced. The headlights went out while driving, and the parking brake won't work. In addition, was having problems with engine rocher arm gasket, and the brake light kept coming on. Dealer can't find the problem.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

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