Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that in 2005 when she made a right turn at 15 MPH, the steering wheel made a clicking noise and began to vibrate. The failure continued to occur. There were no warning lights that would allude to the cause of failure. The contact also noticed that the steering wheel would unlock and turn involuntarily when it was supposed to be locked. The fuel gauge was also defective. She also noticed that the lights on the instrument panel, and headlights, were also faulty. The bulbs in the left rear turn signal and brake light burned out and melted after they were used three to four times. The contact called the local dealer to ask about related recalls and was informed that there were no open recalls for her vehicle; however, the contact found eight recalls for her year, make and model vehicle. The current mileage was approximately 100,000. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier: headlights failing or too dim
9 of the 240 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 38,744
- recalls
- 1
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
The wire harness for the headlights failed without warning. Dealer stated water from radiator build up on the wires which caused corrosion.
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?
Head lights went out on my 2 cavaliers checked for new ones and didn't need
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.
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.
Wiring harness for head lamps broken at piviot in tilt steering colum causing all lights to go out.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Interior lighting
- 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
Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier?
9 of 240 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier (4%) 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 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier
ABS 15Stalling 14No deployment 9Brake failure 8Premature wear 7Grinding brakes 6Fuel gauge 5
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