2000 Chevrolet Cavalier: harsh or hard shifting

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 Jul 18, 2005 · Steering · FL

I own a 2000 chevy cavalier and the warranty has expired. When turning the steering wheel while the car is moving very slowly and loud clunking/popping noice is heard from the front of the car--possibilty under the dask board. I am trying to find out if there has been a recall on the steering column or anything that has to do with steering of the automobile. In reading through different consumer complaint; it would seem this a major problem with the 2000 cavalier and the customer should be taken care of to prevent an accident and/or injuries to the automobile occupants. Cannot afford extended warranty nor can I afford more auto repairs. Please respond with some positive feedback.

Filed Apr 2, 2005 · Steering · 19,927 miles · PA

(1) ordinary to low usage of a 2000 2.2 l chevrolet cavalier, which had 19,900 miles when the failure occurred in november, 2004. (2) persistent problem with a "clunking" sound in the front driver side of car, when turning. The problem is especially noticeable at low speeds. The noise is a possible indication of a steering or powertrain malfunction. (3) the vehicle was taken to an automobile repair shop to identify and repair the problem causing the noise. The repair shop identified and replaced a cracked brake rotor. Moreover, they replaced the other rotor and both brake pads. Furthermore, the repair shop lubricated the driver side lower ball joint, the saddle on strut, and the tie rod. Also, the axle was inspected externally, but no problems were identified. The repair shop indicated that it might take a week for the "clunking" noise to disappear, as the lubricant worked into the joints. However, as of april, 2005 the problem still remains.

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 Oct 18, 2002 · Steering · OH

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