5.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,000 miles

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problem #1

Aug 252005

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,000 miles
In wet conditions my 2004 Cavalier does not stop well. When I went through the car wash it almost didn't stop when I approached the road, narrowly avoiding an accident. When I took it to the dealer, they told me that they didn't have any problems when they washed the car and then drove it. So they sent me away and didn't fix anything. I'm scared that my teenagers may not be safe in this car in wet conditions. I have no problems with my Envoy or my vibe at the same car wash. I've worked at GM for 30 years and take good care of my cars.

- Ottawa, OH, USA

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