Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet cavalier. In march of 2005, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for routine service and they stated that she needed a relay switch and a new wiring harness. There were no failures at that time. While driving 45 MPH, the contact noticed smoke and the key in the ignition was getting hot. The dealer stated that she needed another new ignition switch and wiring harness at the cost of $403.23. The failure mileage was 17,000 and current mileage was 32,000.
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet cavalier. While driving 65 MPH in cold weather, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road and restarted after five minutes. In warm weather, the vehicle would take 30 minutes to restart. The wire harness that connects to the fuel pump shorted out and caused the failure. The wire harness was replaced; however, the failure recurred 4,000 miles later. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 118,000.
I was driven home from work (100 miles both ways) 65mph then it stopped accelerating pulled over 2 min. Later back on the road 1 mile later it happened again. Forced it to make it to town 1am. Left it at a gas station. Came back in the morning to take it back to dealer (45 min drive) it broke down 6 times!!! I've had it 9 days!!! Dealer said it wasn't his problem but because my 7 month old baby was w/me he changed the fuel filter and sent me away. 45 min later I was broken down on a highway 1 hour it still wouldn't start. A man pulled up called the dealer and told him to tow it back to the shop. Next day he works on it end of day says it must be electrical. I gave him $4800 cash!!!! I don't even want the car back!!! He needs to give me my money cause it is a lemon.
I can't tell you the exact date of incident. It was about 2 yrs. Ago. The head lights would not stay on. They would go off and on when driving at night. It was only the dim lights. We got a switch and had mechanic put it in. Plus a relay. It didn't do any good. I took it to the chevy garage recently. They told me it is the wiring harness. They said a lot of people are having this problem with these cars. It will be expensive to fix. I was wondering if you are aware of this at all. The consequences are driving at night with no lights. Please respond. Thank you.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet cavalier. When inserting the key into the ignition the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. Recall #04v036000 repairs were performed on july 5, 2004. Two years later the failure reoccurred. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 49,200.
I am the original owner of the 2000 chevrolet cavalier starting in november 2005 we had the ignition lock cylinder changed due to being unable to start the car. This lasted for about a year when problems started more frequent. We brought the car back to the dealer and he was unable to duplicate the problem. He stated that this is an intermittent problem and they could only find the problem when the car fails to start. It would start for them while it was at the dealership. I contacted gmac and explained the problem. I could not get anyone to technically fine the problem. In essence, this car has an on going problem and it is useless to me because I have gotten stuck with the car at least eight times and had to have the car towed to the dealer at my expense. We would like to resolve this problem as we cannot even sell the car with this problem.
Interior light of a 2000 chevy cavalier, comes on and flickers off, at different times, very distracting at night time. It could cause an accident.
Dt*: the contact stated that the plastic of the dashboad was coming apart and very loose. This issue has progressively worsen. Once while driving 55 MPH a good size chunk of the dashboard came off.
Consumer 2000 cavalier stall when turning or stopping at a red light. *ts after the recall work was done for the ignition the vehicle began to stall. The vehicle's transmission had to be overhauled. Two sensors have been replaced. The catalytic converter has been replaced. The fuel pump has been replaced.
2000 chevrolet cavalier battery acid leaked. *ts the acid damaged other components on the vehicle. The second incident occurred on oct 6, 2005 *jb the acid leak damaged the battery tray, transmission coolant lines, inner fender and frame (delco battery).
A fire in my 2000 chevrolet cavalier began in the center console apparently the result of electrical problems with the power window control wirings. No one was in the parked and locked car at the time of occurrence. The damage resulted in my insurance company totaling the vehicle.
I am writing this letter on behalf of my mother-in-law [xxx] concerning a continuing problem she is experiencing with her 2000 chevrolet cavalier [xxx]. On july 10, 2001, september 16, 2002 and june 18, 2005, the dealership replaced the e7200 ignition cylinder lock [xxx] and various other components [actuator (p/n [xxx], and HVAC [xxx] relay (p/n [xxx])]. The first two times under warrantee without any explanation and the last at [xxx] expense with the excuse that the weight of the keys in the cylinder caused the failure. The vehicle has less than 10,000 miles and is well cared for. The problem seems similar to to the federal safety agency recall 04v036000.*js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
While turning into a parking lot steering column locked up when making a left turn. Owner stated that a recall notice 04v036000/ignition switch was received for ignition switch on february 4, 2005. It was february 25, 2005 when the steering column problem developed. *ak dealership claims no responsibility, consumer paid $85.00 towing and $465 for repairs. *bf
1.) leaking battery (acid) caused the electrical harness at the conector under the battery to become deteriated (corroded). 2.) this affected the headlights by cutting off the electrical current and shutting off the headlight. A night time failure could have been very dangerous. 3.)I took the vehicle to a repair station and paid $300.00 to have the problem fixed. The harness was not replaced, only patched because a harness replacement would have been too costly for me.
The vehicle only had 2917 miles on it when the steering rack had to be replaced. *nm at 6237 miles the dealer had to replace a strut mount and a bearing plate. The engine light illuminated and the o2 sensor and starter was replaced. The intermediate shaft was replaced twice and the headlamp was replaced.
Low track light came on when the vehicle was accelerated or when the gear was placed in reverse. *bf in order for the light to go out, the consumer had to take his foot off the accelerator, sometimes the engine shut off by itself. The consumer stated the dealer fixed the problem in the beginining, however the problem returned. The valve cover gasket leaked.
After ignition switch recall 04v036000 repairs were performed the engine service light came on, and the daytime running light flickered. Vehicle was taken back to the dealership, who indicated that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced, but didn't correct the problem.
While driving on highway, the engine suddenly stalls and will not start for sometime. Track light comes on. Happens "randomly". Currently happens 3-5 times a week. Afraid to drive the car anymore. If it stalls where there is no shoulder can cause a severe accident. 2000 chevy cavalier, started happenning after ignition recall but dealer denies and link.
Consumer received recall 04v036000 concerning ignition switch. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs. When consumer went back to pick up the vehicle none of the gauges worked on the instrument panel. Service technician told consumer that the instrument cluster cracked, and consumer would need to buy a panel for the instrument cluster at a fee of $240.00 for the panel and $24.50 for labor. Consumer felt that because she was a female and came in alone she was taken advantage off .
Problems with steering column smoking. *mr recall# 04v036000. The ignition and steering wheel was smoking. After several attempts of repair, the problem still existed. *sc *jb
Interior dashboard lights flashed while driving. Vehicle failed to restart, and the interior lights didn't function when this occurred. Vehicle had to sit for about an hour before restarted. In addition, there was a burning odor in the vehicle. Four mechanics have serviced this vehicle,but could not duplicate the problem.
I took my 2000 chevy cavalier to steve's auto care in the city of hawthorne, ca. The symptoms I had were my lights in my dashboard would flash erratically and eventually my car would not start and the "check theft system" light would come on. Steve claimed he fixed the problem and told me I might need a new "computer" if the problem persisted. When I took my car home, the next day the same symptoms occured again. I took the car back to him the next day and he told me his diagnostic machine was not working and he was waiting for a cd to get the machine started again. Hew informed me that when he had my car, all he did was put it on a scanner. He charged me $185.00. A week later the problem persisted again and I took mky car to power chevrolet. They had my car for 3 days and said my car wouldn't start at times and couldn't find the problem. They charged me $95.00. Then I took my car to martin chevrolet in torrance, ca and they had my car for 1 1/2 days. They said that my battery terminal as well as 3 ground wires were corroded and they said they fixed the problem. They charged me 122.87. When I took my car home the same day the problem still persisted and I took it back the next day to martin chevrolet. They had my car 2 days and I received a call that nothing was wrong with my car and that they drove the car 10 miles and nothing happened when they had it. They told me that if my car stalls again to not have it started but to bring it to them so they can see what the problem is. No one can find the problem and I know there is a problem because now when the lights in my dash flash.. I smell a little smoke. What in god's name can I do to get this poroblemn resolved!!!????
While at a stop, a fire started from the steering column and pedal area. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The consumer requested reimbursement but the claim was denied by the manufacturer. *nm the ignition would not start. *recall# 04v036000.
Dealership will honor recall repair notice for steering column. *mr recall# 04v036000. The ignition and steering wheel was smoking. After several attempts of repair, the problem still existed. *sc
Recall 04v036000 concerning ignition switch. A few hours after having recall repairs performed vehicle failed to start. Consumer informed the mechanic that vehicle would not start. Mechanic advised consumer that the problem had nothing to do with the recall. In addition, mechanic informed consumer that they would charge $90.00 for a diagnostic test.
Key could be removed from the ignition switch while the vehicle was started. Dealer was notified.
Track off light comes on and than the car will just stop/stall. This has happened 4 to 5 times in dangerous driving situations; in the middle of a left turn. The dealer has had the car twice and are unable to make the problem reoccur. They can see on the computer that it stopped but that is all. The service dept at the dealership has been wonderful they just can't find the problem. I am very afraid to drive the car.
The first time this happened I was driving to work and the fuel injectors were replaced to fix the problem. The next 4 times (all in the same day) I was driving to and from pensacola, florida on interstate 110 and highway 98 and the gas filter and spark plugs were changed. These incidents were in the spring 2003. The dealer informed me in april 2003 that the spark plugs were the problem and they fixed it and said we should be fine. The most recent episode was on highway 20 in niceville, florida. I was driving with my wife and newborn when the car stopped accelerating again and thankfully I was able to pull to the side of the road without getting hit. Car stopped accelerating with no warning and was stranded on the interstate and busy highway. Most recently the problem cannot be fixed. This car is only 4 years old and I bought it new with keeping the maintence up. As of now the car cannot be started and they have no clue as to what the problem is. I am concerned as this could have happened while on the interstate where I could not get to the shoulder or on the local mile long bridge where there is no place to pull over to. I am just glad my wife and child were not injured this time.
Ignition switch recall 04036000 repairs were not performed on correct vehicle because the incorrect vehicle year was printed on the recall notification. Dealership installed the recall part on the wrong vehicle. Then, dealership removed the recalled part when it realized that VIN didn't match the VIN number printed on the recall letter. Currently, the manufacturer's system was showing that recall repairs were completed although it was done on the wrong vehicle.
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