1999 Chevrolet Cavalier lights problems

13 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 57,000.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 57,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Headlights
5
Brake lights
2
Turn signal
1
Hazard flashing warning lights
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k

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150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Chevrolet Cavalier lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier lights

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

Headlights 9

Related recalls

Interior lightingReported August 11, 1999 · 6,584 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 101, "control location, identification, and illumination." the instrument panel backlighting may not function after adjusting the interior light intensity.
Risk: If the instrument panel is not lit at night, the driver may not be able to see the controls and displays.
Remedy: Dealers will test the body control module, and if necessary, replace it.

Recall number 99V218000 · Recall details

What 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 6, 2007 · Lights · 57,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet cavalier. The contact replaced the bulbs for her turn signals and brake lights on three different occasions. The fourth time it was discovered that the turn signal flasher sockets, located in the trunk of her vehicle, had burned out. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage is 59,000 and failure mileage was 57,000. Updated 07/26/07.

Filed Apr 27, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · 45,000 miles · IA

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.

Filed Apr 5, 2005 · Lights · 93,000 miles · OH

Vehicle had no brake lights. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and no recalls were found.

Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Lights · 75,000 miles · FL

Brake light failed to operate because there were only two wires connected to the brake cluster. Dealer was not notified.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 62,000 miles · VA

Cd will not play. Get error message. Knob on mirror fell off. Battery was replaced in september 2000. Battery kept dying on me.

Filed Jan 5, 2004 · Lights · 35,000 miles · NY

The wire harness for the headlights failed without warning. Dealer stated water from radiator build up on the wires which caused corrosion.

Filed Feb 11, 2003 · Lights · 43,000 miles · TX

The instrument panel lighting failed.

Filed Feb 3, 2003 · Lights · OH

Head lights went out on my 2 cavaliers checked for new ones and didn't need

Filed May 8, 2002 · Lights · MI

Headlights do not work when consumer is driving. Headligths will not come on, but high beam lights will. Has had bulbs replaced, but problem still occurs. C0ntacted dealer.

Filed Apr 27, 2002 · Electrical, Lights · MO

Wiring harness for head lamps broken at piviot in tilt steering colum causing all lights to go out.

Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier lights

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier have lights problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the lights of the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 57,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 99V218000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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).