8.3
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$750.00
Average Mileage:
78,802 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (5 reports)
- replace wiring harness (1 reports)
electrical problem
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2008Sep 12
Cavalier V4
- Manual transmission
- 123,000 miles
I have a 2002 cavalier 123k very good condition with an after market cd deck, sound system and led lights just to tell you my car setup. My main problem is that when I put the heater fan on, it dims the light on my amp, led lights and the dash cluster light. To make things worse, if I'm driving while the heater fan is on, I start getting random engine lights, etc lighting up by the clusters and the gauges will randomly drop if I brake (I'm pretty sure I have ABS). Also, when I put the rear defrost on while the heater is on, it makes the lights dim even worse and decrease the fan air flow. I've run some tests to try to figure out whats wrong by re-checking the led lights/cd deck/amp wiring, replacing the battery, checking fuses, pulling fuses then test driving just to double check in case short, checking alternator voltage,check battery connection for corrosion. I installed one set of led lights to the cigarette lighter +/- and another through the dome light +/- both with fuses and both by splicing and NO I didn't do a butcher job. All the mechanics I asked about doing it that way weren't opposed to it. Also, I know my blower resister needs to be replaced because its symptoms are the fan not blowing 2/4 speed settings. Would that old resister cause all those other electrical problems if its not working properly? Or, did I likely short one of my computers ie PCM, when I had the accessories installed and if I did which computer would it be?
2008Sep 03
Cavalier 4DR 2.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 57,000 miles
can anyone help? i have a 2002 cavalier with electrical problems. the headlights are dim. the wipers do not work. the radio will play with the headlights and wipers in on position with the key out. all problems seem related. when headlights are turned to on position, you can hear the power locks doing something
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2008Apr 14
Cavalier
- Manual transmission
- 86,992 miles
Firstly, around the front lights went. They would only work on high-beams. My mechanic (who I have been using for years) couldn't figure it out; he said it needed to go to the dealer. Instead, I took it to crappy tire. They replaced �a module". About a week or so after, I got in my car and the gas gauge and the engine heating gauge went all crazy. They both say that I have no gas and that the car is overheating. Then the alarm light kept flashing. Now the alarm will go off, if you don't get in the car fast enough to turn on the engine. The electrical doors will not open/close with the "doe-hiky". The engine light comes on sometimes. Then shortly after that day, the back lights and break light don't work. Only the break light in the window works. Then shortly after, the turn signals in the back stopped working. The bulbs have been replaced, but that didn't change anything. I'm taking it in on Friday. Wish me luck!
2007Jul 30
Cavalier 2.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 98,000 miles
Summoned up: I OWN A CHEVY CRAP-ALIER!! It took four different mechanics to so-call "fix" the problem: Over-heating, rad. fan wouldn't kick on, leaking water (not from the air conditioning), no air-conditioning, only one setting for the air, ect... And it was never in the end actually fixed just rigged for the time being-Why I asked? Well, because it started to work and no one knew why.
2008Feb 01
Cavalier
- Manual transmission
- 52,817 miles
Symptoms:
Week 1...
1. Slight little issues such as headlights not working on low beams, high beams worked fine.
2 Weeks Later...
2. Wouldn't start randomly when tried, wait a minute or two and it would start.
2 Weeks Later....
3. Stereo and interior lights would stay on long after opening and closing the doors
Brought it to shop after checking fuses and other basic electrical stuff. Wiring harness had issues, total cost of repair = 790.00 CAD. Warranty did not cover electrical.
Love how my 77 'vette with 90,000 miles is better quality
Piss me off!
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2009Jan 01
Cavalier 2.2L
The plunger in the door jam that turns out the light and radio in the car when it is turned off does not work! GM is going bankrupt because they make garbage! I did not buy this car I got it free! I would never purchase a GM automobile!! The cars are horrible!! Too many problems to list!!! GM makes garbage!!!
harshbarger
Austin, TX, USA
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