This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
I bought a 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier new, in July 1995. I had the following major repairs done on the car. On 8/97 -entire exhaust from converter back bad baffled under warranty. On 10/97-serpentine belt/rotors/alternator & recall on hazard lights under warranty. 4/00-head gasket, seal, oil, filter, coolant;recall on cover, shield, retainer, sealant (dealer covered costs under a special policy adjustment. 4/00-egr valve 10/00-adjust serpentine belt;replace serpentine belt 10/01-replace back brake pads, clean front pads 05/02-replace fan belt & tensioner;recall on ignition switch 06/02-broken forward clutch housing, clutch, gaskets, fluid, left front axle assembly 07/02-replace battery, bad cell due to car sitting for so long during previous repair 12/03-water pump, head gasket, thermostat, oil, filter, coolant $461.79-50% of bill reimbursed by Chevrolet upon written request 07/03-rear brakes; 08/04-resistor (blower motor, 09/04-alternator 07/05-front rotors & pads; 06/06-rear brake line 06/07-won't pass state inspection-frame rusting out. Rear bumper support frame must be replaced to pass inspection, more frame repair will likely be needed for next inspection;head gasket is starting to seep again third head gasket. I contacted Chevrolet twice by their E-mail site in the past 2 weeks and have had no response. Site claims response will be within 48 hours. I asked for repair costs for rear frame support, head gasket or a voucher for credit toward a new/newer vehicle. Pointed out the problem of the third head gasket, that frame rusted on a car only 12 years old that just last month turned 72,000 miles. Also, pointed out that when I bought the car the dealer recommended a protective undercounts which I agreed to. When I read the owner's manual it stated not apply
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