Consumer complained about smoke coming from the steering column. Consumer complained to the dealer, but was told dealer will not pay for recall repairs because this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN. Consumer insisted that this vehicle had the same problem as mentioned on the internet recall information.
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier steering complaints
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Consumer complained about a steering column problem. When steering column turned it made a noise, and it got louder and louder. Vehicle had been in repair shop at least 5 times. *ak the noise could be felt in the floor board. The left front coil spring was mispositioned and caused noise as well. The arm assembly front control lower right and the steering shaft intermediate was replaced. The front lower control arm was loose at the cradle.
When turning steering wheel towards the righ steering wheel locked, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership to be inspected.
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).
When turning, there was a clucking noise within the steering column. The cause of the noise had not been determined. The vehicle is currently at the dealership. Please provide more details.
Popping sound and feel when turning steering wheel has been worked on two times for this problem; interior lights do not turn on when opening drivers door; top portion of dash is split in the middle; makes lots of crackling noise, sounds like something is loose with the suspension.
While driving at 60 MPH steering locked, and vehicle lost control.
My wife and I own a 2000 chevrolet cavalier. The steering is beginning to have a distinctive popping sound and loosening develop. I know there is a problem and I am taking it to a professional to avoid serious problems. It is difficult to believe that gm could not develop a better steering column than this. It would seem a recall should be placed on gm for inspections to this particular problem (part). I know that this may seem trivial but I have already had to replace a fuel pump ($700 plus) out of pocket at about 2000 miles over my warranty. Just seems like gm has yet to understand quality in the small automobile. Or at least giving a little on an obviously defective part. Example: I owned a 87 3 series bmw that I put 425,000 plus miles on and never had to replace a steering column. I did replace the fuel pump after an accident when the tank had to be replaced at 310,000 miles. A fuel pump at 39,000 mile and a steering column at 46,000 miles.
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.
Popping noise when turning the steering wheel. I have told the dealership several times about the problem while under the warranty and they said there is nothing to worry about. I took my car in for routine maintenance 5/15/03 and told them about the problem again. They called me and said there is a problem in the steering. They said the steering shaft column did not have any grease left and that it was dangerous to drive. The cost was $189.00 to have it fixed. So I had it fixed. They said it is not covered under the warranty.
Steering- 2000 cavalier chevrolet. There is a loud popping noise when the steering wheel is turned to the left. Along with the popping, there is a vibration in the steering wheel during the turn to the left. The vibration has consistently been present since the vehicle was bought at 100 miles. The popping began soon after. The vibration was reported to the dealer before 36,000 mile and I was told it was nothing to be concerned with. After the 36,000 mile warranty, the popping began to occur more frequently and with greater volume and the vibration continued. The 96/98 cavaliers are recalled for steering concerns that sound similar to the problems my 2000 is having, yet I have been told my specific vehicle does not qualify for the recall.
When turning the steering wheel while the car is stopped or moving very slowly a loud clunking / popping noise is heard from the front of the car. The dealer was contacted prior to the 36,000 warranty no diagnosis was made and was told it was probably nothing to worry about. The noise is still prevelant and the warranty is now past. As I was trying to find out for myself what the possible problem could be I found several other incidents with the same symptoms, however no one has been able to tell me exactly what the problem is or how to fix it. Dt
I reported a noise and the fact that the car wants to veer to the left as I was "test" driving this car. I said something to the salesman at the time. He told me to keep driving it to see if it continues. I went back to the dealer 3 days after I took the car home and complained about the noise the steering would make as I would pull in or out of a parking space. He then told me it was normal. Mr
While driving theft light and engine light illuminated on dashboard. Dealer was notified. Mechanic stated ignition switch malfunctioned. Mechanic advised consumer to replace component.
Consumer states that the engine is overheating and the engine light illuminated.
Clackling noise and swaying motion when turning right from front end, defective steering shaft, replace
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.
Clutch was not engaging properly, was noisy when changing gears, and would jerk once in gear, dealer found master cylinder leaking and replaced it.
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