1998 Chevrolet Cavalier lights problems

18 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 18
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Headlights: switch
6
Headlights
4
Brake lights
4
Turn signal: flasher unit
2
Turn signal: switch
1
Turn signal
1
Back up lights
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Cavalier lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 10

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 23, 2007 · Lights · 152,500 miles · AZ

Headlight switch has failed 3 times in 3 years. Neither low or high beams will work making driving at night unsafe. Switch replaced in october 2004, october 2006 and october 2007. The switch from october 2004 had an electrical burning smell coming from it for the two years it was installed while the headlights were turned on.

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Lights · PA

The rear brake lights do not light up.... The turn signals/hazard lights do not work... The ABS brake system light is on and the brakes can lock up and severe conditions, on gravel, or on extremely hard stops....

Filed Jan 18, 2005 · Lights · TX

The vehicle's headlamp switch failed and was replaced twice. *nm *sc

Filed Nov 3, 2004 · Lights · NY

Driver's side and passenger's side brake lights failed to come on their own. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake light bulbs needed to be replaced.

Filed Feb 25, 2003 · Lights · 87,000 miles · MI

The headlight switch failed.

Filed Jan 28, 2003 · Lights · MI

Headlight switch failed. Headlights will not go on, (high or low beam) results in unable to drive to and from work at night.

Filed Apr 19, 2002 · Lights · MI

Upon purchasing the vehicle two weeks later the headlights completely stopped working. The day time running light illuminates the dash, it continuously blinks. Took to the dealer. Nlm

Filed Jun 7, 2001 · Lights · MD

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

Filed Apr 15, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · TX

Air bag stays on, 3 modules replaced, problem still present. Horn would not work with steering wheel straight, replaced cancelling cam. Ok. Car would not drive straight, replaced steering gear box, ok. A/c rumbles at idle when hot, replaced belt and tensioner, problem still present but not as loud. Dome light stays on, replaced alarm module, ok.

Filed Jan 9, 2001 · Electrical, Lights · NY

Both turn signals and horn do not work, both are inoperable. Consumer has contacted dealer five tiems. Dealer has made changes to steering column. But, problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.

Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier lights

Does the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier have lights problems?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the lights of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier lights problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier lights?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Cavalier have the most lights problems?

The Chevrolet Cavalier model years with the most lights complaints are 2003 (57 complaints), 1996 (29 complaints) and 2000 (19 complaints).