10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,261 miles

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problem #9

May 202004

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer has been having various problems with the vehicle after being involved in an accident.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #8

Oct 122003

(reported on)

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Problems with vehicle's odometer. The consumer noticed that the odometer would cut in and out when driven over a bump. The consumer totaled the vehicle and the insurance company informed the consumer that there was an odometer discrepancy.

- Edmore, MI, USA

problem #7

Jun 012002

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I have a 1999 Cavalier, purchased new. Approximately 1 year ago my dashboard cracked up around the center of the windshield for no reason. Since my car was no longer under warranty I did not pursue the problem. However, in the meantime, my daughter purchased used the same make & year of car and she has the same problem. The vehicles have never been in an accident and I am wondering if this is a defect with this particular model. Also, my doors freeze shut all winter long. Can anything be done about this?

- Frostburg, MD, USA

problem #6

Apr 012003

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,346 miles
I purchase a used 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier from a Chevrolet dealer in hamilton NJ. Since the time of purchase in late 2001, the car has been in service many times for the windows and locks not working among other things, and has had three driver's side window regulators replaced. Each time I was told a new regulator was put in. When I questioned the quality of the regulators, the dealer told me my complaint was with GM and not them because they get their parts from GM. How can the window regulators be "bad" three times in less than a year" besides the windows, I've had problems with automatic locks not working and the drivers side door not closing. The car is still under warranty but what happens when the warrenty expires and I need yet another window regulator" I do not qualify for the NJ used car lemon law because the problems began three months beyond the limitation date, even though I met every other qualification.

- Allentown, NJ, USA

problem #5

Jan 012001

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
My car is a 1999 cav and the paint on the top of my car faded already!

- Kent, OH, USA

problem #4

Mar 011999

Cavalier

  • miles
Interior and dash lights flicker over railroad tracks or a hard bump. Also, engine check light came on twice, and vehicle shook vipolently. In addition, doors do not fit correctly because they freeze and are difficult to open.

- Hubbard, OH, USA

problem #3

Feb 282000

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No light on drive panel and unsafe to drive at night.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #2

Aug 101999

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
Light color of instrument panel cause unsafe reflections in windshield

- Teterboro, NJ, USA

problem #1

Mar 271999

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Centerville, TX, USA