2000 Chevrolet Cavalier: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Steering, Suspension · NV

While steering the vehicle, a loud popping noise started coming from the front of the vehicle. The driver noticed that the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer. The mechanic could not duplicate the problem. The consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once and has not been resolved. *jb the rear drivers side would display a loud rumble at times and would lessen after driving. The rear of the vehicle would shimmy when the brakes were applied. *sc

Filed Jun 8, 2004 · Lights · 60,000 miles · IL

When turning right or left steering column produced a popping sound. As a result, turn signals failed, and headlights blinked on and off.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 78,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Dec 16, 2003 · Steering · 25,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Nov 1, 2003 · Body, Lights · 4,500 miles · OK

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.

Filed May 22, 2003 · Steering · MO

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.

Filed Apr 10, 2003 · Steering · 100 miles · CA

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.

Filed Dec 18, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · CA

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.

Filed Sep 25, 2000 · Brakes · TX

Vehicle makes a popping sound when turning corners. Dealer says it's not a safety defect, it's a nuisance. Vehicle is going back to the dealer because currently one can feel noise when applying brakes. Problem has gotten worse.