4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,000 miles

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problem #2

Sep 162002

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 11,000 miles
Horn did not blow unless caller hit the right spot. Caller said there was a dead spot in the horn pad. Dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted. Also, torque converter light did not come on.. coil packs were defective. Caller stated there were no warning lights for this problem, and caller was concerned that the problem could not be detected until it was too late. Dealer replaced the coil packs. Manufacturer said warranty expired, and they could not help. Also, seat belts come out of the guide and hit the people in the eye. Caller said the front brakes were defective. When hitting the brakes they did not slow down vehicle. Caller down shifted the get the vehicle to slow down. Also, had to replaced the front rotors three times. In addition, the trunk latch had a gap in it, the lid did not close tightly.

- Wakefield, NH, USA

problem #1

Dec 202003

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 37,000 miles
The horn failed to function when the button was depressed to warn another motorist and as a result the motorist ran the consumer off the road. The location of the horn assembly is accessible to water, snow or any debris which resulted in corrosion. Please provide any additional details.

- Roanoke, VA, USA