About 1-2 months ago my wife tried to start the car and she said that all of the systems(I.e. Windshield wiper blades, interior warning lights, etc.) started going off all at once, the brake pedal would't push in, there was a loud buxxing noise, and the car would not start. Ever since we have had to try several times before the vehicle would start and there have been multiple occasions when we are driving along (speed doesn't seem to play a role) and the car will react in a similar manner and stop running. After this happens, it can take us up to 10-15 minutes to get it started again. Just this morning it happened again and if the truck behind us had not swerved as it did, it would have totalled our car. We then spent almost 20 minutes in the middle of traffic trying to start our car.(this was submitted by brian quinney - husband of said owner).
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier visibility complaints
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Consumer states one week prior to receiving recall 02v07, the ignition switch failed and it was replaced, consumer is being denied reimbursement due to having the part replaced before the recall was effective.
When driving with the top down and the driver's and passenger's side windows up, the support mechanism can not support the windows and the clips eventually break. Chevrolet will not recommend to the owners to lower the windows or develop a fix for this problem. This pressure can also put stress on the window automatic motors causing them to break.
I had to replace the trans, and she had just peplaced her transmission. Also my driver side window will not roll up or down because the motor is gone in the window. I know of two other people with the same problem with there windows with the same year and make. I just wanted to know if it could be a problem that should be recalled. I can't afford to pay the money for these problems. Thank you.
Windshield wipers comes on intermittently. Last winter windshield wipers came on during a snow storm wipers were stuck on windshield. Dealership is aware of the problem.
The windshield wipers arm does not park in the down position when they are turned off, the wipers would remain in upright position distracting the driver's view, delay feature stops at a higher pause level, on one occasion wipers failed completely, dealer states the arm was disengaged causing failure.
Windshield wipers would stay in upright position whenever switch is turned off. Windshield wipers would not return to down position. Dealer was notified for repairs. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter .
Windshield wipers stay in upright postion, coolant leaking.
Windshield wipers after being turned off, stay up in middle of windshield. Consumer has reduced visibility.
Consumer had just gotten home and parked vehicle. 5-10 minutes later, horn was blowing. Consumer looked outside front end of vehicle was on fire. Dashboard and steering column were completely destroyed. Chevrolet dealer said they couldn't find anything wrong. Therefore, they wouldn't be liable. Allstate insurance adjuster took one look,and could tell it was an electrical fire. Chevrolet dealer was not responding to insurance adjuster. Vehicle was under extended warranty when it caught on fire.*ak engine light illuminated, dealer had replaced the oil pump, solenoid, and exhaust however light still illuminated. Battery light illuminated. Windshield wiper skips and chatters across windshield, dealer replaced blade. Trunk would not open from inside lever, compartment lid release broke. Clicking noise was heard when turning steering wheel, dealer could not find problem.
My windshield wipers stay in upright position. It makes it hard to see the road. I have erad several other complaints about this but there has been nothing done about it.
Windshield wipers remain in an upright position when they are turned off. As a result, driver and passengers are left with limited field of vision through the windshield. Windshield wipers block driver's ability to see oncoming cars, create blindspots, and hazardous conditions.
Horn was inoperable which could cause a problem if needed in an emergency situation. Also, windshield has spots on inside and outside. Consumer has contacted dealer. *ak rubber cover on accelerator refuses to stay on.
The vehicle has been at the dealership on numerous occasions due to rodents accessing the air conditioning /heating system, consumer has had to replace components in the system due to nesting and dead rodents, which caused damage and prevented the air conditioner from functioning, consumer is concerned about the design of the structure or ventilation system that would allow for passage to the interior systems of the vehicle.
Rear window dislodged & flew out of the back while driving 45mph. Adhesive had melted from the heat & made the rear window loose. Have taken pictures. Have not been to dealer.
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Battery leaked acid onto the engine compartment which could have caused a fire. Also, right side mirror fell off/water pump malfunctioned, and windshield washer motor broke. Please provide further information.
Drivers door misadjusted causing water to leak inside of vehicle. Nlm
Also had to have driver's door realigned, side mirror realigned, seat belts replaced, seat belt covers replaced, windshield wipers replaced, and the airbags were recalled. Also, this car still runs rough but, they can't seem to duplicate the problem.
Power window on driver's side is experiencing failure. The inside lock mechanism on rear door went out .the right rear actuator went out.consumer contacted dealer. *ak
Driver seat locking mechanism does not lock the driver seat in place in certain position. This may cause the occupant to lose control of the vehicle. Also the windshield wipers, when turned off stay in the upright position, obstructing the view the driver. Please provide further information.
While driving at highway speeds the driver's side rearview mirror shakes. Dealer replaced the mirror which did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.
Rear window blew out and exploded; causing glass to shatter. Dealer notifed and refused to replace window unless cost goes to consumer.
Spark splug failed causing engine problems.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes they will go straight to the floorboard and hardly stop the vehicle. Also consumer is having problems with the windshield.
When turned off, windshield wipers stop in the field of vision, obscuring the vision of the driver and creating a safety hazard.
Windshield wiper motor stopped working. This caused the wipers to stop & obstructed driver's visibility. Also, the ets light stays on/cd player shorts out/driver's door locks do not release. Been to dealer 7 different times.
When switching the windshield wipers on they go on. But when switching them off they stop in the field division (on the glass). Motor replaced one year ago. Problem exists again. Dealer contacted, and sees a problem for a $300 replacement.
Back half of vehicle leaks, trunk filled with water and back seat wet.
Bright lights hamper the vision in the windshield of the driver side of the dashboard. Also it's a bad reflection and it affects normal vision through the windshield. Consumer has contacted the dealer, and they are aware of the problem. *ak
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