1996 Chevrolet Cavalier suspension problems

Filed Dec 2, 2008 · Body, Suspension · 112,000 miles · NY

I have a 1996 chevy cavalier that was driving down the road when the steering went haywire. When it was checked by a shop it was found to be caused by a rusted out subframe. This car has 112k on it with very minimal rusting ie around the gas cap.

Filed Jul 30, 2008 · Body, Suspension · 100,000 miles · MA

I have a 1996 chevrolet cavalier. The sub frame on the front has rotted and the lower control arm ripped out and the front wheel was ripped off at highway speeds. Gm needs to recall all of these cars to evaluate the condition of these subframes. Repair or buy back if necessary.

Filed Nov 26, 2007 · Engine, Fuel system · 93,309 miles · FL

Blown head gasket vehicle over heating, nothing has been done to repair issue; head gasket recall. The vehicle is running very badly even though a complete tune up has been done; fuel system recall suspension making lots of noise; rear suspension recall.

Filed Jan 5, 2006 · Lights, Suspension · 249,000 miles · WA

Dt*: the contact stated there were the federal safety agency recalls campaign 98v027000 regarding the interior lighting and 98v319000 regarding the rear suspension. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it was not included in the recall due to the VIN. There was a loss of the interior lighting, and an intermittent clanking noise coming from the rear suspension.

Filed Apr 22, 2005 · Suspension · 74,500 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

I purchased a 1996 chevy cavalier z24 on may 13, 2004 with only 73,000 miles on it perfect condition, great car, well 7 days later my rear passenger tire snapped off resulting in me having an accident !! I am out of work now, I am trying to get compensated for this cause I am out of money, I feel this was not fair , this whole year I have tried to get lawyer after lawyer no one wants to help me I have the car still and the tire that snapped off , it's a perfect clean cut to the axle just by looking at it you can tell the axle gave away!! Now I am out of a car, money, no job, and pain everyday!!!

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 63,871 miles · OK

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.

Filed Jun 29, 2003 · Airbags, Electrical · 39,500 miles · MN

Fuel pump seal disintegrated. Cost $1,081.00 (including 3 day car rental). Earlier this year there was a recall on the steering column and I wound up paying an additional $600 for other defects not covered by the recall. Think that this and many additional problems on this car constitute it being a lemon. More than 5 recalls in 7 years.

Filed Apr 17, 2003 · Suspension · 34,142 miles · KY

Failure of wheel bearings.

Filed Apr 4, 2003 · Suspension · 73,000 miles · VA

The vehicle pulled to the left and the steering wheel was not aligned.

Filed Mar 14, 2003 · Suspension · PA

The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall # 98 v 319 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.