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.
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier suspension complaints
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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.
I have a 2000 chevrolet cavalier. The first problem I experienced was in oct 2001,while driving the temperature gauge went to the maximum reading without warning, I pulled off the highway and turned off vehicle. Waited a while started back went approximately 1/4 mi and same problem,after stopping 3-4 times I started back on the highway and continued to drive with temp gauge in the red for a approx 1 mile and all gauges returned to normal. Chevrolet garage could not find any problems with cooling system..my second problem I keep hearing a clanging/rattling sound from the front area of vehicle while sitting still if you turn steering wheel you can hear a thump from the front left area where strut is located..my third problem is my check engine/service engine light keeps coming on at various times. My fourth problem I have had to replace my front rotors three times now due to them warping,the first time I had less then 10,000 miles.......
A loud noise was coming from under right side of the vehicle. Contacted dealer, problem due to strut mount and isolator going out.
Consumer has contacted dealership for various suspension problems, but was told that cavalier convertible was no longer being manufactured because it will buckle and will fall apart.*ak consumer stated that windows, doors and roof are making noise.
Clutch was not engaging properly, was noisy when changing gears, and would jerk once in gear, dealer found master cylinder leaking and replaced it.
Loud crackling sound under driver side of car from front to rear when temp is above 50 / front end rattles (sounds like a chain) when a bump is hit..steering feels loose at that time.
Vehicle would vibrate all over while driving from 35 or more MPH. Dealer notified, and was unable tolocate problem. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter .
The consumer was traveling about 55mph on the highway. When stopping, vehicle would make a thumping noise. Currently, would hear thumping noise again when hitting a bump or going over railroad tracks. Also, power windows' motor burned out due to a a factory defect. Mechanic put a new motor but windows were still not operable. Be.
While driving rear leaf spring u- bolts broke, causing the entire rear end to drop. Please give any further details.
Springs are too weak causing poor stability and control. Yh
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