Problems with vehicle's ignition switch. *mr the consumer started to experience problems with the starter. The consumer would turn the key and nothing would happen. The service dealer told the consumer that nothing could be done unless it would not start for them. The problem recurred then the consumer received recall #04v036000. The dealer placed a kit in the vehicle but the problem continued. *sc
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical complaints
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2000 chevrolet cavalier ignition switch recall.*mr the consumer a recall letter in the mail regarding the ignition switch, prior to receiving the letter the consumer was already having problems cranking the vehicle. The same week the vehicle was due to have the recall performed, smoke began emitting from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the recall fixed, however nine days later smoke emitted from the steering column again. The consumer continued to get the run around as to whether or not problem was recall related.
Ignition locked. *ak a month later the consumer received a recall.
Brakes vibrate when stopping from any speed. Was told by dealer that was common with ABS. Brakes wear poorly, have had to replace brakes 2x since purchase. Engine stutters when car first started or while standing. Key hot out of ignition, was told recent recall affecting ignition relay would fix, did not. Check engine service and ABS lights coming on and staying on. Car has only 32,000 miles.
After purchase of my vehicle - battery was dead dealer replaced new battery lost coolant - engine was smoking then found out vehicle was on recall had to replace rotors and pads with less than 20,000 miles on vehicle something needs to be done to improve the brake system on the chevy cavaliers they do not last. I commute to work by train and hardly drive so I was surprised with all the problems with this vehicle with not alot of miles.
While placing the key inside of the ignition vehicle failed to start.consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the ignition switch needed to be replaced due to solenoid sensor failure.
While drive on the city roads the 2000 cavalier tends to stall when slowing to a complete stop, slowing to turn, and when low speeds. The engine will completely shut down while electrical components such the radio are in tact. Also include loss of power steering and power brakes making it difficult to steer out of harms way with many accident near misses. Happends mostly when car has not been in use for a period of time then is started up for use. (e.g. Morning commutes).
High beams & drl's stopped working, checked fuses, none blown. Took to dealer and found that battery that had been previously replaced for leaking, was again leaking. The acid damaged headlight wire harness making drl's and high beams non-functional. Dealer says battery has no warranty even though battery states 5 year warranty.
Simultaneously while driving, check engine light will flash on. Headlights flashed on/off 4 times or ther was a clicking noise in the front end. Dealership indicated the this might be caused by electrical system failure.
We bought a used chevrolet cavalier from the year 2000 with an extended warranty (gm certified) for 3 months or 3,000 miles. Since the beginning there were 4 problems not yet fixed. 1 - there is a popping noise under the back of the car. Dealer (koons chevrolet - withe marsch, md) said he couldn't duplicate. After bringing the car for the 3rd time, he said the brakes were dirty and he cleaned them, but this noise is still here, when starting at a red traffic light for example, or when riding on a rough road. 2 - there is a grinding noise in front when driving. It's stopping when pushing the brake pedal. It's linked with the brakes for sure. The pads are new and the dealer said the rotor makes his noise, but he refused to change it (whereas it's under warranty). He said it's not unsafe. But this noise is coming louder and I feel like a loss of control. 3 - the ABS light come on every single day while driving and not braking. The 1st time, the dealer changed the bulb. The 2nd time problem was not solve) he changed the alternator, because my car broke down the day before (no more power at all). He said the alternator putted a low voltage to the ABS causing the light to turn on. The problem is not solve. And I need to go back to the dealer. All of these problems have not been solved, and this is the 5th time I am going to the dealer. I think he's playing with me, so that my car won't be under warranty any more, and I would pay to change stuffs in the future. Please provide information and support. Thank you.
Vehicle stalled upon start of engine, then turned off suddenly after being on. Tried to restart and did not turn on. Vehicle was towed to shop, the next morning turned on with no problem. Stalls upon start up often. And turns off after being on for a couple of minutes. Chevy dealer said it might be electrical, they want the car to be taken in when stalling. If its stalling the only way to be taken in is by towing the vehicle there. They're not even sure if its covered under warranty or not. One person said it was if it was electrical but her manager said it wasn't.
Battery terminal leaked, and since a lot of wiring is located under the battery, the acid ate the wires that go to the headlights, turn signals, and running lights. My highbeams work, and my drivers side turn signal work. Warranty wont cover, they said it was the battery. Why have wiring under the battery?
Nov.7,2002 car won't start. Dec.11,2002 won't start. Took car to potamkin chevorlet dec.19,2002. I was told there's was nothing wrong with the car and they would not replace battery. Jan.13,2003 car won't start. Car was towed to liberty chevorlet. Was told car needed battery and starter. Also told if proper test was done, potamkin should have picked up the problem. Currently having problems with car. Car stops while driving. Liberty unable to find problem. Also since I purchased the car,new, my interior lights flash on and off when I brake hard or go over bumps in road. Either dealer unable to find out why.
My car begun cutting off when I was driving on or about this date. I took it to the chevy dealer on 11/27/02 and they changed the fuel line. On 12/02/02 it was still cutting of so I took it back. This time they changed the wires, plugs, and 02 sensers. To make a long story short it is now 01/25/03 and my car is still cutting off. I have been to this dealership (sir walter chevrolet - raleigh nc) seventeen times. They have changed several major parts.( crank shaft sensor, 2 catylic converters, modules, and other parts. I do not understand why it is necessary to go to the a gmc mechanic 17 times for the same problem. I am at my wits end, the next place I am going is to the newspaper and a lawyer.
Cracks in dash board plastic. Gas guage stop working, trac light goes on and off and makes the car pull side to side in the snow and rain. Dealership will not return any of my phone calls (marine chevrolet in jacksonville nc), lights on dash board go on and off on thier own. Guages on dash work sometimes then stop working.
Light comes on, on dash consumer has taken vehicle to the dealer, and they told him that it was nothing wrong with vehicle.when he was on vacation,radiator hose busted. When he returned home , he went to the dealer, and was reimbursed some of his money back by the dealer. Also, was told by dealer when dash light indicator that something was wrong with battery.
Battery leaked acid from positive post down into battery box which drained into engine compartment and on to the electrical harness junction which is routed under the battery box. There is no drain tube to drain any acid overflow down under the car. The acid burned through the junction and shorted out the main harness to all the lighting on the front of the car. If this had been at night I would have lost my headlights and turn signals. There is minor damage to torque converter housing and motor mount. I'm waiting now to hear from the dealer as to when the car will be returned to me after the repairs are done, and see if chevrolet will take care of the repairs. It is my belief they need to install a drain tube in the battery box and reroute this harness away from this area. I fear as to what would happen if this had been at night and I was driving down the road at highway speeds. This battery was the one that came with the car. *****dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****769324. *ak
Daytime running lights are inoperative. Acid from battery post leaking out and dripping onto harness connector, melting plastic, and plastic corroding the connector, which can cause an under hood fire.
Vehicle was purchased used with a cracked dashboard. Dashboard was replaced, but wires were not connected properly, or pinch which results in no inside dash lights. Consumer was concerned that vehicle may be put in wrong gear. Please provide any further information.
While driving theft light and engine light illuminated on dashboard. Dealer was notified. Mechanic stated ignition switch malfunctioned. Mechanic advised consumer to replace component.
A loud noise was coming from under right side of the vehicle. Contacted dealer, problem due to strut mount and isolator going out.
First failure was at 24,197 miles. The car began to lose power and would stall during driving. Dealer had the car for 21 days, and replaced the switch clusters, ignition switch, reprogrammed body control module, replaced PCM and found burnt 3-4 clutch. At 40,613 miles the engine lost power and stalled again (while on the freeway). This time the engine warning light did not activate, and we had no idea there was another engine problem. The dealer again replaced defective coil and iginition wires. The car is once again beginnig to idle differently, which is a precursor to it stalling. At each failure, we also smelled a burning odor just before the vehicle stalling.
After buying the car had to return to have the door fixed after door was fixed the keyless entry quit working had the car back to get keyless entry fixed 4 times, had to have front rotors replaced at 28000 miles along with the brakes ,still having problems with the braking system grinding and clicking bad vibration in the front end when driving in straight stretches also vibration when going around turns at times it feels like the tires are comming off car is in the shop at present time with the brake problems and dimming of the lights and fuel gage reads empty after filling the tank up and check gages lights come on and remain on for 50 - 100 miles.thats all at this time.
I received a recall notice but as I have taken the car overseas I do not know where to get the work done. I have written several letters without response. No safety defect mentioned.
When turning steering wheel sharply there was a popping sound at all times. Dealer replaced power steering shaft.*ak consumer states engine light comes on while driving, squealing noise from passengers side of engine especially on cold starts, and engine is slow to crank up-intermittent, battery was replaced, also vehicle would not start, dealer found fuel pump was inoperative and replaced fuel pump.
Engine stalls at slow speed-while turning into parking space or while waiting at stop sign. No check engine light comes on -no service light come on -dealer says no failure codes in computer. Problem usaully occurs after car has been run and then sits but does not cool down all the way and then is driven.
Vehicle's interior lights go on & off, also the transmission leaks badly. Failed to tighten front end bolts & problem with airbag light.
Clutch was not engaging properly, was noisy when changing gears, and would jerk once in gear, dealer found master cylinder leaking and replaced it.
Vehicle is not able to start anytime of the day. Contacted dealer ,and dealer is not willing to do anything. *ak when the vehicle stall first time the dealer replaced ignition control module. When it stall again, the fuel pump was replaced. However, the vehicle continued stalling.
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