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4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,333 miles

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2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Comments

problem #3

Dec 062003

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,000 miles

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

2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. The trunk latch broke approximately 3 or 4 weeks after purchase. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and it was replaced. Then, a couple of months later it happened again, and the fourth latch for was put on the vehicle. Currently, the consumer has an appointment a tdealer to have the fifth latch installed. The last time it was installed the consumer requested they put in a latch from a different vehicle and that one lasted 8 months. The manager stated there were no problems with this vehicle but there were other customers in the waiting area that had problems with this same vehicle. The warranty expired, and the consumer will have to pay for the service.

- Crawfordville, FL, USA

problem #2

Dec 012003

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,000 miles
There are numerous things, and the delaership has convinced GM, because I wrote GM about the problems with this, that I am making this stuff up to get an SUV. First the radio wasn't working, they put the cable back on said it was loose, its still not sounding like a radio should. Next was the popping in the front end, dealership turned rotors, under warranty back brakes squealed real loud they said it was dust I had to pay for that. Back brakes still squeal, front end still pops like a bad cv joint. Trunk wouldn't shut had to keep slamming it. Took it back they greased it worked for awhile starting to get hard to shut sometimes. Brake lights and back lights and cruise control quit working. Took it to dealership at least 5 or 6 times till they finally replaced it how long it will last I don't know. Front sun visor popped when it hung up in rear view mirror real floppy can't use it no more dealer said they ordered it in December. Still waiting not fixed. Real bad odor of gas in car when tank is half full, no explanation as to why. Seat belt makes a funny noise when you are wearing it, pins you back against seat real hard. No explanation for that. Have to stop and jerk on it to loosen it like a seat belt should work. Dealer says I am imagining this stuff because I do not want car, bought it new still paying for it. Been trying to get rid of it they have everyone convinced I am a psycho woman wanting an SUV and thats why I am complaining that is all false. Just plain hate a car I am paying for.

- Sevierville, TN, USA

problem #1

Sep 182004

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles
While driving 55 mph, = the trunk came open and would not stay latch. Dealer was not notified. Vehicle experienced grinding/scraping noise when backing up or coming to a stop. Dealer was notified. Dealer had turn the front rotors twice and the problem recurred.

- Bastrop, TX, USA

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