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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,833 miles

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1997 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Comments

problem #6

Jul 062005

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The dash area of the vehicle caught on fire, it started around the ignition switch. They do have a recall not sure if it includes this vehicle. The vehicle started without the keys in the ignition after turning it off, and that was when it caught on fire. This happened on July 6, 2005. The fire department and insurance company came out and inspected vehicle.

- St Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #5

Mar 072003

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • miles
Electrical wires had blown under the dash board. Consumer would like to know is it related to the electrical recall. Warning lights on since purchase of vehicle. It took three trips to dealer before dealer found short under dash. A few weeks later vehicle had to be jump started. Received recall notice for electrical ignition. When air conditioner was serviced, mechanic found circuits supplying power to the compressor had blown. Mechanic traced wires under dash and found wires had melted and shortened out. He repaired what he could and the air conditioner was worked. However to correct the wiring problem the entire dash needed to be removed and new harness installed. Consumer is concerned the electrical/ignition recall is related to electrical problems.

- South Charleston, WV, USA

problem #4

May 152000

Cavalier

  • miles
Short in the dash and unable to find.

- Fort Smith, AR, USA

problem #3

Aug 181999

Cavalier

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Complete failure in control module - all indicator lights on dash on & engine races in idle as well as park - acceleration without using accelerator pedal

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

problem #2

Jul 091997

Cavalier

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Coils in housing failed, defective control module.

- Shelton, WA, USA

problem #1

Aug 011997

Cavalier

  • miles
The defective electrical instrument panel system malfunctioned, causing inaccurate reading of the odometer/fuel gauge, and then the engine stalled. Also there is a ticking noise from the engine. Dealer replaced piston rings and rods due to the manufacturer's incorrect size. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Fairfield, CA, USA

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