After listening to a squeek noise from trunk area proceed to a clunking noise, I took vehicle in for service. Was advised by dealer that rear strut and it's mount had failed requiring both to be replaced at a cost of over $800. I feel the failure of this assembly to be a manufacturers defect. Muffler failed prematurely. Water pump failed prematurley. Starting to think 1996 cavalier was not engineered very well.
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier suspension complaints
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Shocks compress all the way and make a loud slamming noise, happens at very slow rate of travel on very small bumps, and gets worse at higher speeds or larger bumps.
Rear struts & mounts & exhaust hangers replaced at 47,000 miles. Problem not resolved.
Consumer can hear a bumping in rear drivers side of vehicle.
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.
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.
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Vehicle experiences problems with suspension recall component, however is having difficulty receiving repair work. Mjs (98v‑319)
Suspension system continually makes noise.
While driving experienced a knocking noise in front right side which the occupant believes may cause an accident. Been to dealer, dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide further information.
Front bearing and hub assembley failure.
Front brake rotors/engine/muffler/converter/seat/horn/power steering hose and wheel bearings failed.
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.
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.
Oxygen sensor failed. (second vehicle on 601605)
When turning, there is a noise in suspension.*ak consumer states when the steering wheel is turned, something under the floor board shifts and feels like it is grinding or catching on something, also when turning a corner there is sometimes a loud noise like a thump.
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