7.5

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,667 miles

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problem #3

Nov 052003

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • 20,000 miles
Sun roof was replaced 3 times because it developed a leak when it rained or when vehicle was washed. The leak was causing the inner lining of the roof to deteriorate because of the water intake.

- Flemington, NJ, USA

problem #2

Dec 242002

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I was driving 65 mph down the highway and my sunroof exploded. Glass went in the car and out, the glass that was left in the sunroof was all pointed up. It was around 35-40 degrees no rain/hail. Dealer saying a rock hit it, no rock found and the glass would be pointed down if something struck it.

- Kent, OH, USA

problem #1

Sep 232002

Cavalier

  • miles
This car has had many electrical problems, windows, sunroof and ignition.

- Ardmore, AL, USA