2003 Chevrolet Cavalier: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Feb 19, 2013 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · PA

When driving on a long trip, I noticed that the speedometer kept increasing after each time I stopped the car. When I stopped, the speed read 25. I went 45 MPH, it went to 70 MPH. Etc. It now rests in vertical position facing down. The gas gauge has also begun to go haywire. I also noticed that the car would longer can go into cruise control (without working for a few minutes then shutting off), I am thinking because of the speedometer or cluster. Either way, it now no longer works at all. Seeing everyone's complaints on here and with "government motors" not doing anything about it, I will not put my trust in their brand on any future vehicles. This also happened on my 2005 cavalier. Good thing for a GPS...

Filed Dec 18, 2008 · Fuel system · 22,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet cavalier. While driving 70mph with his cruise control on, the vehicle shut off and lost power. There were no warning lights prior to the vehicle shutting off. The weather was not a factor. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 22,000.

Filed Apr 23, 2008 · Fuel system · 89,883 miles · TX

The first incident occurred while I was at highway speed using cruise control. The engine began to lope badly, the car lost velocity and slowed, then revved back up and continued on. The next time I had an issue, the car would not start. The starter would click, but there was an ignition issue. Reliable chevrolet (dallas) reported that the fuel pump had failed. They replaced it for $900 including lifetime warranty on the part, then the next week an ignition sensor failed. This was replaced free-of-charge for missing it on the diagnostic.

Filed Nov 7, 2005 · Acceleration · 16,748 miles · MO · crash

Dt: the contact experienced sudden unwanted acceleration. The contact was trying to park when the vehicle accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was repaired by a service dealer that did not tell her the cause. She believed the problem was caused by the cruise control. *ak updated 11/30/05.

Filed Mar 10, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 21,000 miles · TN

There are numerous things, and the delaership has convinced gm, because I wrote gm about the problems with this, that I am making this stuff up to get an SUV. First the radio wasn't working, they put the cable back on said it was loose, its still not sounding like a radio should. Next was the popping in the front end, dealership turned rotors, under warranty back brakes squealed real loud they said it was dust I had to pay for that. Back brakes still squeal, front end still pops like a bad cv joint. Trunk wouldn't shut had to keep slamming it. Took it back they greased it worked for awhile starting to get hard to shut sometimes. Brake lights and back lights and cruise control quit working . Took it to dealership at least 5 or 6 times till they finally replaced it how long it will last I don't know. Front sun visor popped when it hung up in rear view mirror real floppy can't use it no more dealer said they ordered it in december. Still waiting not fixed. Real bad odor of gas in car when tank is half full, no explanation as to why. Seat belt makes a funny noise when you are wearing it, pins you back against seat real hard. No explanation for that. Have to stop and jerk on it to loosen it like a seat belt should work. Dealer says I am imagining this stuff because I do not want car, bought it new still paying for it. Been trying to get rid of it they have everyone convinced I am a psycho woman wanting an SUV and thats why I am complaining that is all false. Just plain hate a car I am paying for.

Filed Nov 29, 2004 · Acceleration, Lights · NE

Right rear brake light and turn signal turned on intermittently which caused cruise control to work sporadically.

Filed Mar 24, 2004 · Electrical, Suspension · 6,500 miles · NY

The tires shake and vibrate around sixty miles/hr. So I took them to sam's club to their tire center in december of 2003. They rotated and balanced the tires. I drove the car for one month, then the tires started doing the same thing over again. About one month later, I went back to sam's club and they balanced my tires again. So here it is march of 2004, the tires are doing the same thing again shaking and vibrating around sixty miles/hr. I called goodyear , they told me to bring the car in. They looked at the tires, and said that the rear tires were worn on the inside, and that I would have to take the car back to the dealership to get the tires fixed. They could not diagnose the specific origin of the vibration. Basically, for a brand new car, we should not have these kind of problems at 24,000 miles (as stated by mechanics from goodyear, sam's club and firestone). 5. Cruise control switch- if right turn signal is used when cruise control is activated, the cruise control will automatically deactivate itself. 6. Power failure- car all of a sudden lost power while at a stoplight. 7. A/c & heater- A/C and heater make loud noise. 8. Rear turn signal light bulbs burned out 4 times on each side. Gm replacement bulbs last only 1 to 1 1/2 month.

Filed Oct 9, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · 1,500 miles · MI

While driving at any speed and whenever the consumer depressed the brake pedal vehicle lost power. Also, intermittently cruise control engaged on its own. Vehicle would have to be turned off to disengage it. Vehicle was taken to dealer several times, and the dealer could not find the causes of the problems.

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Electrical · PA

The turn signal and brake light comes on and off intermittently and the cruise control doesn't work. The mechanic from the dealer ship noted that the electrical socket was melted. Fill in additional information.