10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,000 miles

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problem #3

Jun 042020

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • 150,000 miles
The starter went out the first week I got it did tires start rubbing the sucks went out making it hard to drive and a second time start rubbing I end up buying three times cuz they got ball real fast the wiring under the engine ripped apart and now it's threw a rod.

- Bryan, TX, USA

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problem #2

Jun 012000

Cavalier

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer heard noise coming from underneath vehicle. The vehcile make noise when turning the wheel due to steering gear failure. The consumer was in contact with the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was under repair with remanufactured parts for the clicking noise.

- Clinton Township, MI, USA

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problem #1

Jul 201998

Cavalier

  • miles
Consumer drove vehicle home, and put vehicle in the park position. About 15 minutes later the vehicle had rolled into the neighbor's house, causing damage to the vehicle.

- Durand, MI, USA

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