10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
17 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
13 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,673 miles

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problem #2

Aug 011998

Cavalier

  • miles
Vehicle involved in head-on collision at about 40 mph, and the airbags did not deploy. Dealer has been notified.

- Williamsport, PA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 031998

Cavalier

  • miles
When vehicle was involved in a rear end crash, traveling at 55 mph, both air bags deployed. The hot gases from the driver's side air bag burned the driver and the passenger. The driver's right arm was burned. The passegner received burns on the chin/wrist/elbow and inside of the right arm. The vehicle has not been repaired.

- Oswegatchit, NY, USA

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