While test driving vehicle, consumer noticed that air bag light was illuminated, consumer was informed by salesman that the air bag light always stays on which was normal for vehicles equipped with air bags, while attempting to repair the air conditioning vents on the passenger side of vehicle, consumer noticed that the passenger side air bag had been removed, consumer contacted the salesman, who then told consumer that it was not his problem and to contact the safety patrol or chevrolet dealership.
1995 Chevrolet Cavalier suspension problems
13 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front: control arm4
- Rear2
- Front: macpherson strut2
- Front: control arm: lower arm2
- Front: wheel bearing1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet Cavalier suspension problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier suspension
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- These vehicles have been built with welds missing from the front suspension lower control arm assemblies causing excessive loads on the existing welds.
- Risk
- This condition can result in separation of the frontbushing sleeve subassembly from the control arm increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect both left-hand and right-hand front suspension lower control arm assemblies and replace all control arm assemblies found with omitted welds.
Recall number 95V025000 · Recall details
What 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When on highway car went to the other lane could not control vehicle .
While driving there was a knocking noise coming from the right front end. Owner found that right control arm broke which caused right axle and cv boot to be damaged. Right axle was replaced at owner's expense. Also, cv boot would be replaced. Same problem is starting to occur on the opposite side. *ak
The lower control arm on the left front of the vehicle failed reulting in also having to replace the left half shaft, upn inspection the right cntrol arm was also faulty and had t be replaced, fortunately when the part broke the car was ging slowly in a parking lot and not on the highway or most certainly a serious injury or death migh thave occurred.
A/c compressor failed.
When driving consumer can hear a loud knocking and grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Also, heater core has been replaced four times. In addition, whenever putting anti-freeze into the vehicle the anti-freeze will leak out. In addition,transmission has been replaced.
Struts failed.
While driving about 42 MPH and on the left line vehicle wandered and pulled to the right side, causing consumer to lose control, crashing vehicle into a fence. Vehicle kept moving afterwards.
Right front control arm broke loose. Causing clunking noise during acceleration/deceleration.
Knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle, problem has occurred since purchasing the vehicle may 95. Tt
Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier suspension
Does the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier suspension problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V025000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Cavalier have bad suspension?
The Chevrolet Cavalier model years with the most suspension complaints are 1996 (27 complaints), 1997 (27 complaints) and 2003 (22 complaints).
Other 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier problems
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