When driving on any sort of bumpy road there is a constant 'squeak, rusty sound' in the front suspension. It sounds like a old squeaky bed. Also with backing up a loud long squeak comes from the front end supspension. I've had the front brakes changed and pads replaced twice (due to mechanics negligence). At this same time I complained about the noise and they checked it out and found no problems, but the noise is still there. It's a very annoying sound especially when driving, you think everyone around can hear it and also it sounds as if something is going to fall apart from the front end (?) suspension!
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier suspension complaints
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Rear mount becomes loose could break and cause accident.we caught ours in time.
In jul7 of 1999, the ets off light and theengine check light came on. The mechanic said the computer showed due to emission regulations, the egr valve needed replaced. Replaced the valve, a month later the two lights came on again. I was told the egr valve was defective. Had it replaced again. A couple months later, the two lights came on again. The mechanic told us the system was very sensitive, but the egr was fine and just reset the lightls. Last week the two lights came on again, the egr was replaced again. The next day, the car started jerking fiercely and the two lights came on again. I don't know what the problem is with this system and we are having a difficult time finding the problem. I don't know if it's a computer defect, a valve defect or what. But it's not save to have a vehicle that constantly shuts off the traction system due to this problem and causes the car to jek while driving.
Drivers door misadjusted causing water to leak inside of vehicle. Nlm
Have had many problems with car - at 20,000 - the dealer replaced the front brakes and machined rotors, after I requested they be checked due to squeaking. Service covered under warranty. At 30,000 - the battery failed on car while parked. Had car towed to dealership and replaced battery. Dealer stated that there was a faulty battery cell. Service covered under warranty. At 40,000 miles, horn has failed. Currently negotiating with dealer to replace without cost. Have always had ABS problems - car will buck and jerk under certain wet pavement conditions when ABS should not activate. Concerned about this - but cannot afford cost of replacing ABS. Dealer has looked at brakes and said nothing about ABS problems. Have banging/clanging noise from right rear of car when car is cold. Unsure what causes this. After reading the consumer complaints and defects on this website, believe that my car has these same defects. Frightened that my car is now incredibly unreliable and may catch fire like other cars listed. Suggestions?
While driving and making a left or right turn steering slips, due to a malfunction within the evo sensor.
There is some grinding and knocking noise coming from front end of vehicle. Dealer can't determine the problem.
Sway bar bushing out of order. Yh
Recall repairs on rear suspension tailing arm not performed due to lack of parts.
Recall work on the (rear suspension-trailing arm bolts) #98v319000, can not be completed due to lack of parts.
While driving at 70 MPH noticed vehicle was slowing down and pulling to the left. Lower control arm could cause the rear suspension trailing arm bolts to break while driving.
Front brake pads/rotor wore out, causing vibration when brakes are applied. Also dealer replaced engine mounts/ignition switch. Brake line was found rubbing against axle shaft and was fixed. In addition, front end shakes/vibrates.
Dashboard cracks and makes popping noise.
New rear struts installed and rattle continues. New dash installed and squeak continues. Problem cannot be determined.
Noisy rear due to defective rear struts. In addition, accelerator sticks at stop lights and rough idle.
Vehicle was traveling at 35-40 MPH and while attempting to slow down for an approaching corner, the vehicle began an unrecoverable fishtail on a wet road and skidded then side impacted a tree.
Faulty struts caused vibration and loud noises.
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