Headlights were inoperative, took vehicle to mechanic, and had to replaced turn signal switch.*ak .
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier lights complaints
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I just had to replace a hazard light switch at 61,000 miles. The rear lights did not function. However the inside dash and front lights did work properly. I was having the car towed at the time and he is the one to bring it to my attention. I did call gm and there was a recall on my car and this particular part had been replaced at 29,000 miles. This is too important of a safety issue to have fail again at 30,000 miles later. Please contact me if you need any further information. Thank you!
The third brake light (high mount) keeps blowing bulbs,when pulling the bulbs out the top of the bulb is melted to the inside of the light assembly.
Interior dome light comes on without reason while vehicle is in operation. Dealership informed conusmer vehicle was not a part of recall 98v027000. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Vehicle is expiriencing same problems as mentioned in recall 96v250000; hazard lights do not flash when hazard switch is activated. Manufacturer has advised consumer that this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. Repairs would be at consumer's expense.
Was driving and started to smell burning plastic. Parked vehicle and checked it out. Noticed, after removing dome light, a hole in roof due to light bulb. Ceiling was burned. Contacted insurance company and was referred to dealership for estimate of cost.
Dome light burned a hole on roof because it did not have a top or protective cover which could have caused fire.
I have had reoccurring problems with the lights and the start up light on suspension since the day I purchased the automobile. Everytime I took it in for repair, I got a "cannot duplicate" in the place of repair. I knew nothing of the recall on this items until 6/18/2000, when I was researching other items on the cavalier. I would appreciate getting this repaired as oppossed to "cannot duplicate." I do know the suspension happens far more often than a vehicle this young age should. Thank you.
The headlamps failed. Water entered the front lighting harness located behind the front bumper facia. The water was retained in the harness and caused the corrosion of the splices for the low beam headlamps and drl circuits. The splices were broken by the corrosion, resulting in failure.
Knocking noise near trunk area, burning smell constantly, panel lights always show something wrong, ets off light blinking, tilt sticks, horn defective, don't start in warm weather,popping noise in rear side, coolant leaks, power steering hoses had to be replaced because they burned up and leaked fluid onto exhaust system, window rattles when coming down, window not aligned right air comes through on both sides,alarm doesn't work 85% of the time even with new batteries, nothing but problems since june 1, 1999.
Engine head gasket/struts/starter/transmission/ dome light/ paint/,muffler/seats and ABS brakes have all gone badly at least once, and some have been replaced twice and are bad again. Dealer was notified several times, but refused to check or replace. No longer doing business with them due to the service. I have been having to pay for all of the services.
When traveling at any speed vehicle will stall and cut without prior warning, also, dash lights are illuminated . Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the computer chip.
Headlight wiring shorted on bracket while driving, headlights failed. Chevrolet said "too bad" charged $73.53 to fix wiring.
While driving the interior lights come on for no apparent reason. The lights stay on for about 5 minutes before they go off. The dealer was not able to detect what the problem was with the vehicle.
Light switch button/ring failed.
Design of the brake light (rear window location) causing poor visibility.
Failure of the driver's and passenger's side seats, the driver's and passenger's side seats did not lock, the consumer was involved in a rear end collision and the passenger's side seat moved forward. Also, clutch pedal clicks when depressed/front end misaligned, causing vehicle to pull to the left/dome light inoperative at times when opening left door.
Tires failed.
Transmission failed.
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