2001 Chevrolet Cavalier: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Electrical · 20,000 miles · PA

Air bags will not work, running lamps or headlights will not work window washers will not work, wipers erratic, etc.

Filed May 5, 2008 · Lights · 69,300 miles · IL

Daytime running lights have malfunctioned, high beams will not work. An electrical wiring connector to the headlights is located under the battery tray and is corroded and cracking.

Filed Feb 8, 2008 · Electrical · 131,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet cavalier. While driving at various speeds, the headlights would sporadically fail and cause poor visibility. She took the vehicle to a mechanic and they stated that the wiring harness was corroded in the plastic sleeves, which caused the headlights to fail. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 131,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2005 · Lights · OH

My 2001 chevrolet cavalier day time running lights (drl) quit working!. When you put the car into gear, you hear a clicking noise,(maybe a relay switch)? And the drl icon on the dash flashes about 5 or 6 times along with the headlights and the drl turned off, and the service engine light comes on, when you turn off the car and restart it the service light is off, must reset. Also the right side high beam head light does not work after the drl flash and go out(right side if you are facing the front of the car that is) replaced the right side head light and still have the same problem. Day time running lights are a safety feature for my car and they are not working, the dealer wants $100.00 bucks just to hook my car to a machine to tell me whats wrong with it, after the last trip to the dealer for a check engine light, that cost me $180.00 dollars just to tell my wife to tighten the gas cap when you fill up the car.(nice hu?) im not a happy camper. After doing a little research on the internet I see that cavilers have a drl problems all over the place. Why is there not a safety recall for day time running lights? After all they are a safety feature and do save lives, by making the smaller cars more visable to other drivers. With only one high beam head light working and no drl's my car has become a safety hazard for my wife and daughter, and even my self to drive. Please help by asking gm to recall this safety problem before some one get s hurt or even killed.

Filed Mar 13, 2003 · Acceleration, Electrical · 16,000 miles · VA

The car dies when put into reverse, the headlights go dim when putting on the brakes, the windshield wipers are not working properly and are getting stuck half way up the windshield. The car also accelerates even though you are not touching the gas.

Filed Jan 1, 2003 · Lights · 27,618 miles · CO

Headlamps won't stay aligned