1990 Chevrolet Cavalier problems

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Brakes · 250,000 miles · TN

Knocking at start up for a good amount of time. When putting on the brake pads the pins wouldn't move to replace the brakes. Had to compress the pins loose with a c-clamp. Also, I've got some kind of leak on the passenger side that's a combination of antifreeze & oil. Which I think is caused from the knocking sound. My brake light & an exclamation point light shows on my dashboard sometimes. My fuel monitor gauge doesn't show the exact amount in tank. Could the listed recall cause my car. To runs out of gas at quarter tank of gas?

Filed Jun 1, 2006 · Transmission · 96,000 miles · IA

1990 cavalier gear shift moved to neutral when touched by consumers leg. *ts the consumer was driving about 65 MPH when this occurred. The consumer's son's leg touched the gear shift and caused it to go into neutral. As a result the vehicle stalled and would not restart immediately. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they offered no assistance.

Filed Oct 27, 2005 · Tires, Wheels · CA

1. Left front tire hit a pot hole at 50 MPH in eastbound #1 lane ramona expy, perris ca. 2.tire compression caused the rim edge to slice open the high ply turn-up and steel sidewall stabilizer. This high ply turn-up comes off the rim bead at a 45 degree angle. If the tire is compressed past a cretin point the rim has no place to go but into this 45 degree deflection and slices into the tire causing sudden air loss. 3. I called dunlop customer service and was talk down to in a condescending manor, hit a dead end there!

Filed Jul 25, 2003 · Electrical · WI

Consumer had questions about the vehicle starter and the use of a starter not designed for the vehicle.*mr *ts. The starter the consumer purchased from the auto store was said to be incompatible for the consumer's vehicle, however it worked fine.

Filed Jun 4, 2002 · Tires · NC

Tread serarated from tire while traveling 40mph.

Filed Apr 8, 2002 · Electrical · NY

While trying to start vehicle there was some smoke coming up from ignition switch. Contacted dealer, and they were not willing to do any work.

Filed Apr 5, 2002 · Acceleration, Engine · TN

Hard to start vehicle. Strong smell of fuel. Erratic idle. Engine dies and is difficult to start again. No service engine light. Took to chevrolet dealer who only replaced the fuel pressure regulator. Could not find any codes in computer. I have replaced several parts which control the idle speed. Gas odor is gone but car still dies at stops and will not idle correctly. Dealer could not give me an answer for the causes. This car has been to 3 different dealerships and none of them can determine the cause.

Filed Mar 7, 2002 · Electrical · FL · fire

While traveling on highway and without prior warning smoke was coming from the steering column and vents area. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Jan 24, 2002 · Electrical · FL · fire

Consumer was parking vehicle and noticed that smoke was coming through vents of vehicle. Vehicle was on fire. Fire department was notified.

Filed Aug 21, 2001 · Tires · ID

School has regular maintenance checks on their vehicles. A large group of goodyears invicta tires were taken off in 2000. Large cracks were showing only on the white sidewalls. All tires were purchased from same location, steves quick stop. Consumer was unable to provide make/ model/ year and mileage information. Tire size p175/80r13, dot# m6jufahr1430.*ak the school stated that tires of regatta series also had cracks in side wall in additon to the previous invicta brand. The local dealer was not helpful.