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6.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,667 miles

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1997 Chevrolet Cavalier windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Comments

problem #6

Jan 232004

Cavalier

  • miles

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

Incident to report: 97 Chevrolet Cavalier back window cracked when closed door. This resulted in broken glass all over my infant's car sit and toys. If my infant was in the car at the time, she would have suffered major injury.

- Drums, PA, USA

problem #5

Aug 072004

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 76,000 miles
My driver window came off the track and fell down to the bottom of the door-the glass didnt brake but it fell for no reason-it could have shattered-is this a common occurance??its a 1997 Chevy Cavalier-2 door.

- Port Jervis, NY, USA

problem #4

May 092001

Cavalier

  • miles
Back glass leaking due to urethane not attached to body of vehicle in left upper corner at time of installation.

- Port Arthu, TX, USA

problem #3

Aug 122000

Cavalier

  • miles

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

Rear window dislodged & flew out of the back while driving 45mph. Adhesive had melted from the heat & made the rear window loose. Have taken pictures. Have not been to dealer.

- Edwardsville, IL, USA

problem #2

May 281999

Cavalier

  • miles
Rear window blew out and exploded; causing glass to shatter. Dealer notifed and refused to replace window unless cost goes to consumer.

- Alexandria, LA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 011997

Cavalier

  • miles
Back half of vehicle leaks, trunk filled with water and back seat wet.

- Severn, MD, USA

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