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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,714 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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.

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1997 Chevrolet Cavalier body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner Comments

problem #7

Jan 062005

Cavalier 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 96,000 miles

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

Head gasket replaced @27000 miles, fuel pump @ 30000 and again at 96000 miles. Brakes replaced 2X a year for 5 years. Driver's side door doesn't seal properly. Fan only works on speed 3 or 4.

- Dover, OH, USA

problem #6

Oct 291999

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Drivers door misadjusted causing water to leak inside of vehicle. Nlm

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #5

Oct 291999

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Drivers door misadjusted causing water to leak inside of vehicle. Nlm

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 291999

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Drivers door misadjusted causing water to leak inside of vehicle. Nlm

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 171999

Cavalier

  • miles
Also had to have driver's door realigned, side mirror realigned, seat belts replaced, seat belt covers replaced, windshield wipers replaced, and the airbags were recalled. Also, this car still runs rough but, they can't seem to duplicate the problem.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 261999

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power window on driver's side is experiencing failure. The inside lock mechanism on rear door went out.the right rear actuator went out.consumer contacted dealer.

- Clinton, MA, USA

problem #1

Apr 031999

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Actuator in the door lock (keyless entry system) locked up and shorted resulting in fire.

- Zephyrhill, FL, USA

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