Driving down the road, motor stops running and I lost all power both steering and electrical. Got it to the side of the road. Waited 2 minutes and started it back up it was fine. Only did this 2 times within a week period. Engine idle rough since I purchased it in 1998. Took it in and they said they could not find anything. Came back several times they essentially said thay could do nothing thats just how they run. Motor surges and lags after start up. Regardless of temperature. Push pedal motor bogs down and then it will take off. Replaced almost every sensor under the hood problem is still present. Battery took a dump at almost 4 years. Engine spun #3 and #4 bearings on a cold start up. They advised me that I needed a water pump at the same time.pass power window was always slow. Replaced approx mid 2002 rear suspension clunks and sounds like it has lumber in the trunk. Wheel studs snap easily as I have replace approximately 10. Rear brakes drag and grab even after replacement. Front brakes wear excessively. Rubber muffler hanger wears out. Replaced 2 times.
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier seat belts problems
21 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front: buckle assembly7
- Front: anchorage7
- Front: retractor2
- Front: webbing1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Cavalier seat belts problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier seat belts
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The driver's side seat belt latch assembly has broken apart. There is no way to repair the buckle.
The driver's seat belt latch mechanism broke into two pieces and became unattached from the mechanism belt loop anchor. This auto has not been in an accident and received light to moderate use. It has 118k miles.
Rear seatbelt buckle keeps loosening and causing child safety seat to tip over when turning. Please provide any further information.
The drivers side seat belt failed, the plastic part which is attached to the metal tongue of the belt snapped off making the seat belt unable to hold position after fastening. Nlm
The car was traveling at a speed of about 45 or 50 when the right tires hit the edge of the road. The car ran off the road into a ditch and flipped over landing on it's top-side. The driver seat belt did not hold nor did the air bag activate. The driver was injured and is still having back problems. She was slung toward the passenger side and her shoulder hit the windshield and her head hit the top of the car.*ak( dot number: tire size: p195/65r15 )
Rear seat belt guide detached from the seat.
Driver's seatbelt malfunctioned, causing seat belt not to retract in hard stop, which won't protect the occupant in event of a crash. Dealer said that seat belt spoiler needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
While driving at about 50 MPH consumer had to slam on brakes and the seatbelt did not properly restrain. The little pieces of the belt buckle fell off in the accident.
Consumer was involved in collision in which the driver's seat belt did not lock up upon impact. Please give any further details.
Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier seat belts
Does the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier have seat belts problems?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the seat belts of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier seat belts problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier seat belts?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Cavalier have the most seat belts problems?
The Chevrolet Cavalier model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1994 (22 complaints), 1996 (21 complaints) and 1997 (13 complaints).
Other 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier problems
Engine 118Electrical 100Airbags 73Brakes 60Transmission 54Steering 49Lights 29Suspension 27Visibility 27Fuel system 18Acceleration 14Body 13Seats 12Locks 7Tires 7Wheels 4Driver assistance 2
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