While driving fuel regulator failed and gas went through the motor, and the motor blew up. Vehicle towed to the dealer. *ak engine and was removed and replaced. In addition, consumer stated that after purchase of vehicle the computer when out. *tt
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical complaints
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Headlight wiring harness failure. Unable to use high-beams. When attempting to activate the high-beams, the drl activate due to not having full power getting to headlights.
Brake light are not functioning when replacing bulb. Also, the lights on the dashboard continuously come on and off. The cause of this is undetermined. *ak
The turn signals and brake lamps continued to fail. The consumer had to replace the bulbs on numerous occasions.
Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for a relay switch. After receiving the vehicle it was making a winning noise, and the clock on the radio was flickering. Dealer stated the alternator was defective.
Complaint regarding problems with ignition circuits.*mr the vehicle experienced the recall symptoms 2 days prior to receiving the recall notice.
Problems with dashboard lights blinking on and off.*mr the vehicle was recalled for the starter system. The dealer replaced the harness. After the recall was done the consumer noticed that the dash light would blink on and off. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who determined that a cluster needed to be replaced. The consumer had to pay $592.86 for this repair. The dealer explained to the consumer that the wires behind the dash had loosened while going over bumps in the road. The consumer feels the vehicle may be too delicate if it cannot stand a few bumps in the road.
The high beams and day time running lights fail intermittenly. *mr the wires rubbed underneath the battery tray. (found corroded splices in the harness under the battery tray) the running light indicator on the dashboard was off again and the high beam indicator was always on when the headlight switch was in either position. The problem with the running lights was yet another corroded and shorted out a wire form the electrical harness. (found wiring c101 corroded and circuit 1200 at c101 was repaired) the check engine light was not caused by a bad sensor, but another bad wire leading to a sensor. (found wiring to the vent solenoid bad) there was a loud clunk noise in the rear when hitting large bumps due to worn rear strut mounts.
Approximately two months after the dealership performed ignition switch recall 04v036000 repairs the problem recurred.
Instrument panel does not illuminate anymore. Also, fuses do not work , and have been replaced numerous times.
The federal safety agency recall 04v036000 concerning ignition switch failure. Recall was not being honored by the dealer, who installed the wiring harness, used to prevent high current flow. However, dealer did not install the ignition switch. The dealer asked consumer to pay for diagnosis when they won't change the ignition switch. Currently vehicle did not start.
Consumer complained about an electrical system problem. Since purchasing vehicle in 1999 consumer had this vehicle back and forth in the repair shop, and mechanics kept telling her that there was nothing wrong with vehicle. Also, since purchasing vehicle 4 batteries burned out. Vehicle had left consumer stranded, and she had it towed to dealers, and once to her home. Once consumer was told by mechanic that the electrical problem was solved, but vehicle still needed an alternator.
Vehicle would not start. Vehicle had to be towed to a dealer, and mechanic replaced ignition switch.
Cd will not play. Get error message. Knob on mirror fell off. Battery was replaced in september 2000. Battery kept dying on me.
I purchase a used 1999 chevrolet cavalier from a chevrolet dealer in hamilton nj. Since the time of purchase in late 2001, the car has been in service many times for the windows and locks not working among other things, and has had three driver's side window regulators replaced. Each time I was told a new regulator was put in. When I questioned the quality of the regulators, the dealer told me my complaint was with gm and not them because they get their parts from gm. How can the window regulators be "bad" three times in less than a year? Besides the windows, I've had problems with automatic locks not working and the drivers side door not closing. The car is still under warranty but what happens when the warrenty expires and I need yet another window regulator? I do not qualify for the nj used car lemon law because the problems began three months beyond the limitation date, even though I met every other qualification.
Headlight failure, not bulb. Called dealer, they said it was wiring harness problem, that it is very common on 1999 chevy cavaliers (what I have), but refused to warranty it. If it is so common that the harness fails why does chevy not recall it?
When I bought the car in springfield mo., I only had 8 miles on the car when I drove it off the lot. I live in rolla which is only 110 miles at the most. I drove straight home and the mileage showed 265 miles, twice the mileage. Also, the car shakes and grinds when starting. They found nothing wrong with it. That was when it had less than 1000 miles. Fuel lines or something smells heavy with gas. My car eats gas more than my astro van. They said nothing was wrong. I have put three cooling systems in this car they said was wrong. Fuses keep burning out. I have replaced 65 bulbs, they said nothing is wrong. It's much worse now. When I turn the car the steering sticks then goes into the turn, they said nothing was wrong. This car has been nothing but trouble since I bought it. Ph **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770836
After recall 99v218000 repairs were completed problem got worse.
Headlights went out, not the bulbs or fuses, but from corrosion in wiring. This car is less than 3 yrs old! We checked on the internet and found others w/ same yr/make/model/miles with same problem is very dangerous... We did not realize the lights were out at first and drove some distance w/o headlights. The high beams work if they are turned on just the regular headlights wiring is faulty. [email protected] has reported the same problem in the same car with only 37,000 miles. Gm hotline answerer says this is not a problem. Hopefully it doesn't take a fatality accident for them to change their minds. Thank you.
Wiring harness for head lamps broken at piviot in tilt steering colum causing all lights to go out.
Consumer states that the day lamp (lights) fuses blew numerous of time while driving. Nlm
First, the whole transmission was rebuilt at dealers, the sensor fan now does not work, the battery and radiator are not functioning, the steering is malfunctioning, and the brakes are slipping, and now the transmission is also slipping again, I reported all this to chevy as I was not getting satifaction from the dealers in florida and now the my vehicle is broke down and will not run in bradenton florida at cox chevelot on cortez road in florida, I called and talked to several women in the customer service at chevy and their names are brandy mays and lillania lopez, I still have no vehicle and now I am not receiving any courteous service as I was told chevy would buy back the vehicle and it was a lease. I have purchased a new chevy truck and due to the red tape and chevy now refusing to help assist me with the buy back I am unable to keep my new truck due to this red tape and all the forms and information that the service dept. Now says I need to have had done, but I was not informed when I first made the complaint on sept 7. I called back on sept, 28, when I found out that chevy went back on their word. I am not a car dealer, I do not work at chevy as a service representitive, and I sure do not know what papers or forms are required for the manufacture in detroit michigan needs to fill out paperwork. I am an unsatified consumer, and I feel the run around I am receiving is a great injustice. I loved my car and it is immaculate inside and out. I only want to keep my new chevy truck which is not looking as a possible option as chevy is not cooperating, the dealer moved its lot, the service departments in florida will not service the vehicle, and it is an engine censor chip, the transmission, the radiator sensor fan and now the steering, I have no knowledge on how to repair a sensor chip or any of these things and since the car is in florida I cannot get it to kentucky. Now gmac, my financer on my new truck will not finance me.
Ignition wiring overheated.
Front transaxle went out and was repaired, and then the seal began leaking, also inner joint in halfshaft was replaced.
Odometer trips, cluster replaced, engine burning gasket replaced, electrical electrical radio cassette plays sides a/b simutaneously and station are staticky, radio replaced once problem still exist but can not be duplicated, back right passenger door stick and transmission will not change into 3rd gear.
Spark plugs failing during operation of vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Wires from the ignition are rubbing against bolts on engine, and is causing electrical problems because of exposure. Consumer is concerned of vehicle catching on fire. Dealership is aware of it.
Was traveling on highway at 55mph and vehicle hit a bump. Then, suddenly air bags deployed. Lost control of vehicle due to loss of visibility. Moved to slow lane & hit cement wall & went into a tail spin. Rear bumper was hit by another vehicle & came off. Horn failed to work when it was used. Driver received burns on right hand from passenger side air bag.
Car was purchased as a demo vehicle from the dealer but is still covered under the manufactuerer's original expressed warranty. First failure resulted in car stalling and towed and battery replacement by owner (6/00). Battery light illuminated and car taken to original dealer (casa chevrolet) on 8/11/00, dealer could not duplicate problem. Car then taken to second gm dealership (galles chevrolet) on 8/21/00, alternator failed test and replaced. Battery light illuminated again and car stalled and towed to galles chevrolet on 9/22/00, fuse link at starter replaced. Battery light illuminated and car stalled and towed to galles chevrolet on 10/04/00, alternator failed test and replaced. Battery light illuminated and car was driven to galles chevrolet on 10/10/00, PCM replaced. In all instances the dealer could not duplicate the failure. Battery light illuminated on 10/17/00 but is intermittent and car has not stalled to date. Letter sent to manufactuer requesting repurchase of vehicle under lemon laws for failure/inability to repair the same defect while under warranty.
Electrical system failed to work. Problem was causing the lights inside & outside not to come on. Had the fuses replaced for all elelctrical components. Also had the electrical components checked & mechanic indicated no problem was found. Been back to dealer twice about electrical cluster problem.*ak the customer states that the vehicle was taken to shop five times for electrical, instrumtnt cluster, brake lights and back up lights.
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