2001 Chevrolet Cavalier steering problems

Filed Nov 18, 2015 · Steering · 180,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet cavalier. While driving approximatley 35 MPH, an unusual noise emitted from the steering wheel and the entire instrument panel illuminated. In addition, the vehicle began to jerk. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The trouble code detected a failure within the steering column. The mechanic reset the steering column sensor; however, the failure persisted. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08e063000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired for a second time. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 92,000 miles · MA

My key came out of the ignition while the car was still running and in the on position, and also another time the car key turned off by itself and I lost power to the vehicle and my brakes locked and almost caused me to get into a crash.

Filed Apr 17, 2010 · Electrical, Steering · 20,000 miles · MI

Whenever the steering wheel is turned a "clunk" can be heard and felt. This happened back in about 2003 and still continues to this day. On second complaint, odometer numbers no longer show up properly. Only when pressure is applied to the odometer area do the numbers light up.

Filed Mar 26, 2007 · Steering · 47,000 miles · MO

Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2001 chevrolet cavalier with 47000 failure mileage at 25 MPH he made a left turn and the vehicle began to vibrate. The contact pulled the vehicle onto the side of the road, looked under the vehicle and noticed that there was a puddle of power steering fluid on the ground. The vehicle was towed home, and the contact took the wheel off, filled the vehicle with power steering fluid, and noticed it was leaking from the rack and pinion. The dealer had not been contacted, and the vehicle had not been repaired.

Filed Feb 9, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · MN

2001 chevrolet cavalier makes a click noise in front end when turning hard right. *ts the vehicle stalled. The next day, the consumer had the vehicle towed and the dealer replaced the fuel pump. The steering gear was replaced. The valve cover gasket, control arm bushings and struts were replaced.

Filed Dec 3, 2005 · Fuel system, Steering · KY

Replaced fuel pump twice within the last 3 yrs. Steering component three times. Fuel tank once. Makes noise when turning from power steering leak, and also has oil leak. The car only has 93,000 miles. Only four years old. 01 cavalier bought from terry lee chevy. This car sucks!!!never buy again!!!! Nothing was done to fix half the stuff wrong. Tlc sucks. Oh yeah I forgot the sending unit will be replaced for the second time inn three years.

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Steering · FL

While driving approximately 50 MPH, the consumer lost control of the steering. Upon inspection, the consumer was told the rack and pinion had failed.

Filed Nov 18, 2004 · Steering · 53,000 miles · MI

Clunking felt in steering when turning.

Filed Jul 7, 2004 · Steering · 3,345 miles · MO

Whenever the steering wheel is moved there will be a clanking sound in the steering column. Consumer claims that steering is some times loose at any speed. Dealer examined the vehicle, and claimed that a rack and pinion steering column was needed.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Seat belts, Steering · 11,317 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Accident occurred possible result of loss of power steering when making left hand turns. *mr the consumer was knocked unconscious due to the impact of the accident. The only thing the consumer could remember was making a left had turn into a shopping center. Witnesses stated that the vehicle was moving slow when the incident occurred. The consumer suggested that this accident may be related to recall#02v286000. The seat belts failed as well. *sc