Dt: the consumer replaced the battery twice in two years before receiving recall o4v036000 notice concerning the ignition switch in march 2004. The owner made an appointment to have the repair work done. The dealer installed a relay kit and recharged the battery. The vehicle was taken home and worked fine for three or four weeks. The owner continued to have problems with the battery draining, and having to jump start the vehicle. The battery was replaced at least one other time in november 2004. The owner talked with the dealer but was unsuccessful in getting the vehicle repaired under recall. The dealer actually wanted to charge for checking as to why the battery was draining instead of replacing the ignition switch as stated in the recall notice. Owner has talked with ronald berkan at general motors, who contacted the dealer and was told that the kit was placed in the vehicle as required by the recall. Mr. Berkan also stated that the ignition switch was not involved. There was nothing else that gm would do under this recall.*ak consumer is afraid that if recall work is not performed the ignition switch could cause a fire. Still having problems and now has to jump start vehicle every 24 hours.
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical complaints
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When the weather began to warm up last summer my car started to have problems starting. I would turn the key and my engine would turn and turn but not fire correctly. After a few tries, it would finally start up. I didn't think any thing of this problem at first, but after a while it started misfiring like this quite freqently after the weather began to get really warm and humid outside and I had previously driven my vehicle that day. I have had all the recalls fixed on my car, including the recall for the ignition switch, but this problem with starting my car still persisted. One day I went out to my car and it didn't start at all and it ended up my battery had died and I don't know if this had anything to do with the above stated problem, but I'm sure the rough starts were not good on my battery either. I finally made an appointment with the local chevrolet dealer after I had them install a new battery and they kept it for a couple days and couldn't find anything wrong with it. Not suprisingly, the day after I got my car back, it started rough again. I bought one of those manuals that helps you identify and correct automobile problems yourself, so I have replaced coolant sensors, spark plugs, spark plug wires, and fluids, but the problem still persisted. It is now february 2005 and the weather is cooler outside and I haven't had any problems thus far. I'm afraid when it starts to get warmer outside, though, that I'll begin to have this problem again. Is there any help that I can get with this problem? Are there any recalls or has anybody else had the same problem? Thank you for any help.
Recall 04v036000 concerning ignition switch failure. After taking the vehicle to dealer for recall repairs the vehicle did not start. Consumer had to have the vehicle towed to the dealer to do recall repairs again.
The federal safety agency recall 04v036000 on the ignition switch . After having the relay kit replaced,the consumer was unable to start the vehicle. *jb the consumer had a remote starter installed and was told it was the ignition switch that was faulty.
I have replaced the rear drivers side brake light/turn signal 6 times. I have had the circuit board replaced. The housing, the socket, and now they want to replace the connector. Today my rear passenger brake light/turn signal went out and upon inspection the bulb had melted in the socket. This is posing a hazard to me. No brake lights, or turn signals in the rear.
I have a 1998 chevrolet cavalier, I had my car for 4 yrs, when I bought the car the next month the coils burn out and had to be replace. I had my car fixed 7 times for the same thing. I still have a car note and my car still isn't running, I can't trade it in because the market value is low and my negative equity is too high. I have put almost $6,000 dollars in repairs in my car and still owe $5,000.00, I don't know what to do. My credit is bad because I have been late on my car note trying to get the car fix every other month. The electrical system is real bad, the cords burn out twce, I had every cinsor in my car replace, I had two new batteries in the last year. Everything under my hood is almost brand new and my car just broke down again, and I just got it out the shop 1 month ago. I need help in regards to this situation.
04 v 036 000/ignition switch: consumer has a concern that the dealer was unable to honor the recall because no parts were available. Please provide any further information.
Problems with engine failure. *mr the consumer experienced starting problems described in recall# 04v036000. The consumer would place the key in the ignition, turn the key to the start position and the engine failed to start. The original switch was replaced. *sc the consumer did not believe the recall was ever performed on the vehicle, since the vehicle continued to exhibit problems.
Recall notice received regarding ignition switch failure. *mr the consumer requested reimbursement. Recall# 04v036000. The consumers vehicle required a new ignition switch, starter and battery. The starter was replaced under warranty. It appeared that the electrical components had a short service span in this make/model. *sc the consumers bill totaled over seven hundred dollars, but was sent a check for 136.62 for the part which pertained to the recall.
While turning right consumer was unable to steer. This caused the vehicle to stall. Consumer restarted the vehicle, and took it to the dealer for inspection. The cause of the problem had not been determined.
Consumer received recall concerning ignition switch failure. The dealer performed the recall repairs, but before the consumer could get home, the vehicle was having problems. *ak the engine light had also illuminated. *sc the consumer had problems starting the vehicle before the she received the recall. The consumer continued to have problems with the vehicle after the recall was performed, the dealer continued to tell the consumer that they did their part and anything further would cost the consumer.
While under slow acceleration the car feels like it is misfiring or hesitating. The car jerks repetitively. Took it to the shop no codes where detected.
Problems with vehicle's ignition switch. *mr recall#04v036000. The vehicle required a new ignition switch, starter and battery. The consumer requested reimbursement for the ignition switch.
I have had my 1998 chevrolet cavalier for almost 5 years now; in feb. 2003 I had to pay 321.25 to have an ignition switch replaced in my car (which was an recall issue); I asked martin burks chevrolet on forest park parkway in forest park, ga if the ignition problem was a recall issue and bob allen, the auto part service manager lied to me and stated that it was not a recall issue, so I paid $321.25 for repair service to find out a year later that the ignition system problem was a recall issue. So I want to inform you that chevrolet has auto repair service centers with workers that lies to consumers just to take their money. At this present time, my 1998 chevrolet cavalier will not start because something is blocking the fuel from reach the motor/engine (which is another recall problem) but not according to the chevrolet manufacturer; my wheels feels as if they are wobbling sometimes; and my steering column is making a squeaking sound when I turn it left or right. By putting in the VIN number, I found out that there has been four recalls on this vehicle, but the manufacturer states that there has been only one recall, someone is again lying and I don't believe it is the carfax report. I feel that gm should extend the warranties on their vehicles longer than they do because their vehicles are learned to be defective before a lifetime of 5 years is up (pre years lifespan) for any vehicle and the consumer should not be made to purchase the warranties, but gmpp (general motors protection plan) should reissue an extended warranty when someone have had as many problems with their vehicles as I have within these last two years. I feel that these headaches and expenses could have been avoided if martin burks had fixed my car the first time; I also feels that martin burks chevrolet is an untrustworthy service center. I will also be contacting the better business bureau to inform them of the unsatisfied service I have had with martin burks chevrolet service center.
Attempting to start the vehicle, smoke came out the ignition and steering column. *ph the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the ignition system. The dealer also indicated that the battery was bad and replaced it. After the repairs were made the consumer received a recall notice related to the vehicle ignition system. The consumer request reimbursement for all repairs along with reimbursement for other expenses incurred.
The federal safety agency 04v036000\ ignition \switch. While the vehicle was parked on the driveway it caught on fire. The next door neighbor ran and remove the battery from the vehicle. The fire was coming from the driver side dashboard. The local fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer to get the remedy done. The problem with the ignition switch still occurs. Please provide further details.
Intermittently while driving consumer saw blue smoke coming through the under hood. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and mechanic determined nothing was wrong with the vehicle.
When key is inserted into ignition steering is locked and key will not turn. Trying to turn steering wheel does not budge it. Car is imobile and cannot be driven. This is an intermittent problem. No sure way to tell when it will occur.
The vehicle experienced problems with the ignition switch. The consumer was unable to turn the vehicle off. The alternator had to be disconnected. Please provide further details.
While driving at highway speed smoke started coming from under the hood ,then the engine died. When consumer popped the hood, noticed that the engine was on fire. The fire was caused by an electrical failure, per the fire inspector.
Request of restitution for repairs made to a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. *mr the consumer was not informed that a pinion bearing was also replaced because of a recall. The consumer also had problems with the rack and pinion locking up. *scc the consumer also stated the battery was replaced.
I have replaced the ignition switch in my 1998 cavalier 3 times in the past three years - this is not a cheap endeavor. I know there was a recall on 1995-1997 - but what about 1998?
Consumer stated the vehicle was parked and shut off. Without warning, the vehicle caught on fire from the steering column. Dealer notified. *ak consumer woke to ignition running. Ignition was in off position with the keys removed. She inserted the key and turned it on and off several times until the engine shut off. Just then smoke was seen coming from under the steering column. Fire dept. Determined fire was the result of something electrical. *ph
While driving in warm weather the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was allowed to sit for a few minutes before it started up again.
Consumer states that a fire started in the trunk of the vehicle. Also states that the fire dept. Said it started from the tail lights. Ts
On september 3, 2002, I tried starting the car in the morning around 11:15 am. The car did not start after multiple attempts. The car was left in the apartment parking lot. The car door was opened around 2:00 pm and black smoke came out all over from inside the car. There was a fire flame on the dash-board from the hole inside the steering. The car caught on fire as it received oxygen from the wind blowing. Immediately 911 was called. Fire department came down within 5 minutes and blew out the fire. A police complaint was filed. Also we contacted general motors and they inspected the car after the fire. Finally gm accepted full responsibility for the failure after 14 business days. Gm reimbursed our insurance company all the expenses incurred. Dt
While starting vehicle, the fuse would short out, vehicle was serviced, technician notice electrical system wiring problem. *ak
Consumer states that steering column caught on fire when key was turned to start position. Vehicle checked by dealer who advised that the internal switch had melted.
Vehicle will not crank, no power to starter. Dealer replaced ignition switch. There is a recall 02v070000 regarding replacement of the ignition switch for previous models, however consumer's vehicle is not included in recall.
My car statred to run rough about 3 months after buying it. Towed it to the dealer, they replaced the ignition coil at 42,008 on oct 29 2001.on feb.14 2002 they same prblem occured at 48,000 miles.ignition coils needed to be replaced again.there has to be a prblem somewhere as I was told that you might have to replace the coil only once in a cars life and this is the second time in only 6,000 miles!could someone please look into this.
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