2000 Chevrolet Cavalier suspension problems

Filed Oct 29, 2012 · Body, Steering · 54,302 miles · OH

Broken k-member /477-03540.

Filed Jun 4, 2006 · Suspension · MD

There were no warnings or events leading up to the failure of my vehicle. On may 29, 2006 while driving on a busy major road the axle and ball joint on my 2000 chevy cavalier broke causing the tire on the right front passenger side to bend outward and causing body damage to the fender above the tire. This incident almost caused a major accident if I had not gained control of the car. I was left in the middle of this busy road until a tow truck arrived. My car is currently at a repair shop.

Filed May 9, 2006 · Suspension, Tires · CA

Bought 2000 chevy cavalier from bay point towing in concord on 4/8/06 after one week of driving vehicle the front started to make a clunking noise and the front wheel just locked up make it hard to steer. I took the vehicle to two different repair shops and both declined working on the vehicle due to too many parts missing from underneath the car in the front suspension. One mechanic stated that I was very lucky I did not get into an accident when driving on the freeway.

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 Jan 12, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 2,917 miles · MO

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.

Filed Jul 29, 2004 · Suspension · 118,031 miles · NM · fire

While driving 65 MPH a fire started on the rear passenger side of the vehicle. Consumer had the vehicle towed to dealership, who did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jun 21, 2004 · Suspension · MD

Bought 2000 cavalier 2/9/04. Had 34,000 miles. Problem 1: clunking noise from front end when turning. Replaced right front strut and mount. Still had noise. Replaced right front strut again, mounts on both sides, left strut, rack and pinion, ball joints. Still makes loud clunking noise. 2 days later returned to shop - 6 weeks later and chevy dealership could not figure it out. Still makes noise. Problem 2: check engine light on. Replaced gas cap =light off 2 days. Light on again=wiring harness=light off 2 days. Light is on again. I have never had this car in working condition. Every attempt to fix it has failed. I can not afford to keep buying parts and labor and it never be fixed. Half of the time I have owned it has been at the shop and 100% of the time it has been broken.

Filed Apr 22, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · NY

While driving 55 MPH check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. A loud noise was heard coming from the rear. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that wheel bearing, caliper. And both frontal rotors needed to be replaced. Dealer informed the driver that this was the twelfth set of wheel bearings that had been replaced this year.

Filed Mar 15, 2004 · Suspension · 51,200 miles · IL

When the consumer turned the steering wheel to a 80 degree angle hear a loud knocking noise coming from the steering wheel. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

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.