Fuel pump went out/oil pressure valve blew up and oil is all over/computer system shut down, and rack and pinion steering went out. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Problems not yet remedied. Provide further information.
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical complaints
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Manufacturer was contacted in all effort to resolve situation and was of no assistance whatsoever. I am a 22 year old college student who has had numerous problems with this car since bought including brake failure and horn failure. In my estimation, this vechicle is a lemon
The problem is that when your driving at night there is a power drain on the electrical system. Whenever you apply the brakes the headlights will dim, the A/C will slow down, and the instrument dash lights will dim.the chevy dealer in inverness first worked on this problem on 1-23-98 and stated that this is normal for this vehicle. The problem continued to get worse so I took the vehicle in again on 2-23-98. Again they couldn't find anything wrong but they said the battery was drained so they went ahead and replaced the battery.this solved the problem for a while but after about two months the problem started again and I returned back to the dealer for repair. Again they said there was nothing wrong with the vehicle but they went ahead and replaced the altenator and recharged the battery. This has not solved the problem and just this last week 12-7-98 I retuned the vehicle to the dealer again. They kept the vehicle for four days and said that they could find nothing wrong but that the battery was drained again so they charged it and that there was nothing else they were going to do. My concern is that my family will be out at night and the vehicle will not start
Battery light comes on, and looks as if it is on. When driving in rain the battery warning light comes on, there is no shield under the car to protect the brakes, engine, battery, etc. Dealer contacted, and cannot duplicate the problem, no repairs can be made.
Abs brake light comes on when the car is in idle. Turn the car off and it will go off. Problem could not be duplicated,. Dealer states the harness wires are defective, hazardous to drive vehicle.
Horn failed.
The horn will not blow. The dealer has been notified.
Horn does not work properly; intermittently it would work sometimes. Dealer not notified at this time.
The vehicle had problems with the tail light being inoperative while in use. Replaced the wires of the tail light, problem is still occurring. Also, problems with the braking system. Had to replace all 4 brakes 4 times. Dealer cannot determine problem. In addition, consumer experiences problem with the horn. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Battery failed.
Horn continually fails due to short.
I have contacted the dealer ship all the way to the complaint dept. About the car shocking you when you get out of it, they informed me that was just happening with that model, they didn't know why. I have never owned a car and had some much trouble with it, and it has been in the shop 2-3 times being repaired while I send in a car payment, I thought brand new cars weren't suppose to give you trouble, guess I was wrong.
Horn fuse keeps shorting out, horn inoperative.
Front brake rotors/engine/muffler/converter/seat/horn/power steering hose and wheel bearings failed.
Seat belt difficult to engage, it twists frequently.
Trunk release latch broke three times.
Horn is inoperable which could be dangerous in a emergency situation. Dealer replaced the horn on several occasions which did not remdey the problem. Please give any further details.
Emmission control system failed.
Horn failed.
Horn wire shorted out, causing horn to blow.
Horn is not working.
Tape deck will not accept tapes, replaced, replacement cracks/pops.
Horn failure. Abs makes noise when activated.
On the third day of having the car was driving and cut off, car is at the dealer, can't find problem .
Has had horn replaced 3 times, dealer says that they cant figure out why this is happiening on invoice. They keep specifying harm caused by excessive moisture in horn and airbag compartment.
Purchased car in march 96, the strut was replaced about four times . *ak consumer also experienced a tire blow out, dealer advisded her there was nothing they could do, because tire blow out was due to some type of object that punctured tire, also air condition went out twice, starter was replaced, torque convertor replaced, and a recall on piston pin, consumer feels that manufacturer should take some type of responsbiilty since this a brand new vehicle.
Shoulder harness twists.
Vehicle caught on fire underneath the dashboard, vehicle was totaled.
Computer failed, causing vehicle to stall; also ABS brakes grind/replaced instrument cluster.
Air bag takes up the whole wheel can bearly find the horn which makes horn very hard to press. Tt
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