2002 Chevrolet Cavalier visibility problems

Filed Sep 13, 2011 · Visibility · 48,500 miles · VA

Multiple times, the windshield wiper fluid would not flow onto the windshield. I would fill the windshield wiper fluid tank several times a month. Finally, I noticed that the design of the windshield wiper fluids tubing into the windshield wipers was flawed. The tubing is routed so that it passes the windshield wiper tank and seats up against the hot car battery. At this juncture, the tubing apparently had rotted and melted, and it created a huge hole in the tubing. I do not know why general motors decided to pass the windshield wiper tank, and seat this tubing up against the battery, and then go down again, and finally fit into the bottom valve of the windshield wiper tank, but it seems pointless and stupid and a definite design flaw!!! Now, I have to pay to have this tubing repaired and probably rerouted the simpler route, which would allow it to bypass the battery, completely, instead of practically wrapping it around the battery!!!

Filed Mar 19, 2008 · Visibility · 58,000 miles · PA

The window motors have burned out on both of my automatic windows at a low mileage. The passenger side motor had to be replaced at 35,000 miles and now the driver's side must be replaced at 60,000. I rarely use the automatic windows, so I don't know why they have both failed.

Filed Apr 30, 2007 · Visibility · 20,000 miles · GA · 1 injury

Driver's side front power window no longer works.

Filed Feb 15, 2007 · Visibility · 50,000 miles · IL

Chevrolet cavalier, 4d sed....which I take very good care of 1.) right front window would not go up had to have right front door trim panel, movable glass r & I & replace right front door power glass regulator $399.48 (repaired: 05/09/06) then 2.) left right window would not go up. Asked service dept is chevrolet aware of this problem since internet showing others with same problems - they say no! "c/s window inop left rear, 60005 lr power window motor internal problem 1.0 remove & replace lr power window motor" $356.95. (repaired: 01/13/07). Now 3.) (02/12/07) the flt window is starting to stop again, just as the last two repairs started....I'm not the only one with this problem... Go on line see others with the same problems yet chevrolet says there is nothing wrong.... Why can't manufacturer's stand behind their product. If this was an isolated problem, I would understand but something is wrong so that I can not take the chance of rolling down my window since I can not afford, as a single parent with a disabled child to repair another window. Please, do something.

Filed Sep 6, 2006 · Visibility · 4,000 miles · OH

Have had to replace power window motors a total of 5 times. Less than 80,000 miles. One driver. No abuse.

Filed Aug 15, 2006 · Visibility · 21,493 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the motorized windows did not move up or down on two occasions. The dealership determined a new motor was needed to repair the power windows. *nm updated 8/29/2006 -

Filed Jun 17, 2005 · Visibility · KY

Purchased car in march 2003. In nov. 2003, fuel pump and head gaskets went out and needed replacing. In sept. 2004 replaced driver side window regulator. In dec. 2004 replaced both rear window regulators. Now, in june 2005, front passenger window regulator gone bad and needs replacing. Sure have put a lot of work in a car that is not very old. 4 bad window regulators is just ridiculous!!!

Filed Apr 25, 2005 · Electrical, Seat belts · 40,000 miles · OH

I got the car brand new and I have always had problems starting the car. It is not everytime but sometimes I have to try 4 or 5 times just to get it to start. My seat belts no longer retract. I'm not a fat person , and I don't know anyone big enough to ruin my seat belt retractors. My rear defroster barely works, and my passenger side power window motor already went bad. I am very dissatisfied with this car.

Filed Feb 14, 2005 · Visibility · SC

The windows failed to go up or down on their own. Driver pressed the remote control and was able to drive vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the electrical wiring inside of the door panel needed to be replaced.

Filed Dec 19, 2004 · Visibility · 61,000 miles · IL

The motor in the drivers side window is not working. Although my vehicle has 60,000 miles on it, I do not feel that after 2 years the motor should be bad.