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.
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier: headlights failing or too dim
10 of the 345 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
The vehicle's headlamp switch failed and was replaced twice. *nm *sc
The headlight switch failed.
Headlight switch failed. Headlights will not go on, (high or low beam) results in unable to drive to and from work at night.
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
Headlights fail intermittently during normal operation at any speed. Dealership examined vehicle four times, and determined that wiring harness has corroded, and has to be replaced. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Headlight switch fails to turn on low beams.
Headlamps failed on interstate,came back on but would flicker, dealer found 4 wires with corrosion. Dealer unable to find noise in suspension.
Head light switch failed at night while driving causing poor visibility. Nlm
When applying the brakes consumer can smell the brakes burning. Consumer had problems with the rotors/hood latch and calipers sticking. Also, had three mufflers replaced. The headlights went out while driving, and the parking brake won't work. In addition, was having problems with engine rocher arm gasket, and the brake light kept coming on. Dealer can't find the problem.
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier?
10 of 345 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier (3%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
Stalling 20ABS 18Fire or smoke 14Brake failure 8Won't start 7No deployment 6Check engine light 6Engine failure 6Steering lock-up 5Sudden acceleration 5
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