1998 Chevrolet Cavalier body problems

Filed Aug 31, 2017 · Body · 195,000 miles · OH

I heard vibration by the rear drivers side wheel. I inspected the vehicle and noticed I could actually move (wobble) the wheel, it came loose from the frame according to 3 car shops. I even took it to a chevy dealership, it was deemed unsafe to drive. Also the frame is completely corroded, there are parts of the unibody frame that are just missing due to rust and corrosion. The rest of the car is in very good shape, but due to the frame issue its now unsafe to drive and way too expensive to repair. Any recalls on the 1998 cavalier?

Filed Jul 1, 2013 · Body · 120,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that while traveling 15 MPH, the sub frame fractured. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was determined that the sub frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 120,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2012 · Body · 155,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that she experienced difficulty steering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that the sub frame failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 155,000 and the current mileage was 156,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2012 · Body · 150,000 miles · MD

Took vehicle for state inspection. Vehicle failed inspection due to frame being rusted. Mechanic/inspector states that this is very common on the 1998 chevrolet cavalier. There are mfg. Frame holes that the subframe is rusting near the rear wheels. Suggested that could have a body shop weld plates over the mfg holes in the frame.

Filed Dec 12, 2011 · Body · 123,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that the driver was driving approximately 35 MPH when he was pulled over by a police officer who informed him that one of the wheels was protruding outward abnormally. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot where the contact was informed that the sub frame was severely rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 4, 2011 · Body · 131,000 miles · NY

No events except the sub frame just split in half ,causing the vehicle has very little control and pulls erratically from one way to another, had to replace the sub frame.

Filed May 18, 2010 · Body · 170,000 miles · KY

Chevy cavalier rusted sub frames. Car vibrates wildly at a certain speeds. Car was parked. Was told vehicle warranty had already expired and there had been no other calls related to this. Was told by gm service department car (if driven) should be driven cautiously (no bumps, potholes, long distance trips) recommended we don't drive.

Filed Dec 16, 2009 · Body · 143,600 miles · MI

The 1998 chevrolet cavalier starts to shake when it reaches 60 MPH or more. It is a horrible feeling.

Filed Nov 30, 2009 · Body · 170,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. While driving 60 MPH the vehicle will begin to vibrate. Also when striking a small bump on the road way, the vehicle will fish tail. During the installation of new tires, she was advised that the vehicles sub frame had corrosion. It cost $3500.00 to repair the frame. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 170000. The current mileage was 172000.

Filed Dec 15, 2008 · Body · 133,000 miles · VT

I was stopped at red light and when the light turned green I took off and felt a pull to the passenger side. I had my brother in law check it out and the sub-frame was rotted. We replaced it but feel this needed to be brought to your attention.