I have had a recall fixed twice on the brake lights, turn signals, tail lights all in the trunk for the rear lights well I am having the same problem on the recall 2 years later after contacting mccluskey chevrolet about this problem they tell me it is a 12 month, 12,000 mile warranty issue on a recall by general motors. Apparently it was fixed only temporarily how can the same work being done twice for a recall have a time stipulation? The fuel pump went out directly after I had 36,100 miles only 100 miles over my warranty. Now I have a short in the driver side motor for my driver window, they want $375.00 to fix one window. I understand cavaliers are garbage that's why they quit making them, but they don't tell you that when they want you to finance one.
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier lights complaints
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Headlamps have a plastic cover that has "fogged" reducing visibility. Replacement parts are on backorder 1,500 are on order to date, 2-11-2008.
Problem started same week I purchase vehicle brand new. Gmc would not exchange vehicle, they just kept repairing it as it broke down. I feel very unsafe in this vehicle, they did not care. Clutch was rubbing against main line, failed twice. Rear lights burned out 3 times, springs on seats popped out 3 times, gas pump went out once, heater/AC went out twice, locks would not open, 3 times, pain chipped off bumper, once. Rear seat clips snapped, once. Headlights, water leaked in. Twice I had a head on collision in june/2007...air bag did not deploy.
Dt*: the contact stated though the recall work on the federal safety agency recall # 04v524000 was performed on two occasions, the rear turn signals on the vehicle continued to fail. The service dealer manager was contacted, who informed the contact that there would be a 100 dollar deductible charged to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was contacted, who informed the contact that they had completed the recall agreement and were under no further obligation to offer assistance.
2003 chevrolet cavalier rear taillight and turn signal assembly failed.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer requested compensation the ongoing problems with her vehicle.
Dt: consumer had recall on tstop light and turn signals. Consumer took vehicle to fox chevrolet for repairs, and vehicle did not have right turn signal or stop light on the passenger's side. Consumer called fox chevrolet, and dealer said that he should bring vehicle in next thursday. Consumer wanted to take vehicle back right away because he felt that vehicle was not safe without proper lights. He did not want to drive unsafe vehicle for a week.*ak
On january 28th 2005, I took my 2003 chevy cavalier to my gm dealership for service on a recall issued by you and gm, recall #04083. This recall is one of the most blatent disreguard for human life. You gave chevy options! Options, that shouldnt have been given because with these options human life is still at risk! This recall allows chevy to apply grease before replacing the rear lamp bulb sockets, not just to replace them and insure my saftey as a comsumer. My car was serviced on january 28th 2005 for this recall. Grease was applied and with in 3 days my passenger side rear lamp failed and had done so with all signs listed on the recall. But because the dealer had done the recall they tried to tell me it was a burnt out light bulb. Which in the end proved not to be. The whole socket was then replaced on january 31st 2005. Fast foward to april, my warranty has since expired. When my drivers side rear lamp fails, also with all the signs listed on the recall, but because the dealer had done the recall they tried to tell me it was a burnt out light bulb. I check the lightbulb, which was fine. I called the dealership and spoke with the service manager and addressed the situation. Why were both the sockets not replaced at the time the passenger side failed? The answer I received made me take a step back. I was told, chevy does not allow them both to be replaced unless they are both broken or in this case have failed. Chevy will not replace something unless it is broke.even if it is a saftey recall! To clarify the situation I contacted chevrolets customer service line and received the same information. The dealearship ended up fixing the recall at no charge to me, on april 30th 2005. Why was chevy given any options? Why was my life put on the line for a mere $100.00, if that? This recall needs to be recalled itself and chevy needs to be made to replace each and every rear lightbulb socket on every chevy cavalier it produced in 2003.
2003 chevrolet cavalier experienced problems with brake lights, turn signals, and tail lights.***no answer required***. *mr the brake lights and tail lights shorted out many times, the tail light socket was also replaced. The consumer received a recall letter #04v524000. The consumer took the vehicle to have the service performed, however that did not seem to remedy the problem. The vehicle has been in the shop on numerous occasions regarding this problem, the consumer did not believe her vehicle was satisfactorily repaired. The cd would not eject. The right side power window made a noise when it was rolled down.
Chevrolet cavalier z 2003, multiple failures. *bf the defroster would not clear the windows, the heater did not work, the air bag light illuminated because there was a split in the center of the steering wheel. When the consumer made a right turn a noise was heard. The left rear turn signal bulb was replaced, the right rear brake light bulb. There was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the dealer lubed the front sway bar bushing. The tires were over inflated, so the vehicle would sway when going over bumps, the blower motor, and heater control was replaced. The ABS lamp illuminated. The vehicle needed brake pads. There was mold on the drivers front door. The AC compressor was replaced. The window went down extremely slow, the dealer lubed the window track and regulator. The fog light bulb was inoperative, the door latch was inoperative.
Chevrolet cavalier 2003, problem exist with the passenger side blinker/brake light continues to operate incorrectly. *bf the starter cylinder was replaced. *jb the dealer replaced the brake light bulb and blinker bulb on several occasions.
When slowing down at any time headlights dim very low, almost not being able to see them. As a result, driver's visibility is impaired.
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.
04 v 524 000/rear light bulb socket assembles: the consumer stated, the recall remedy was performed three times on the left rear tail lights socket and two times on the right tail lights socket and the bulbs continued to fail. The dealer was still unable to locate the problem.
Rear turn signal on 2003 failed for 5th time in 5 months. Problem is described in the federal safety agency campaign 04v524000. Dealer and gm customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 says my VIN does not apply to this recall campaign. My VIN is [xxx].*ak updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Headlights are going out completely on 2003 chevrolet cavalier. Ok, whom, has what legislator, in, whom's back pocket? There was a recall by chevrolet in november, of 2004- I am betting completely voluntary, of course. This recall, was, for taillights and lightbulb grease. Right, somebody going to get killed in those vehicles, if the headlight problems are not corrected. Here is a hint, read thier tsb regarding the headlights dimming problem. What a load that is. I will tell you why, I think they put that tsb out. It was just simply to cover thier own you know what. I wonder how many fires, or deaths have occured due to the light hearted approach gm has towards the lighting problems on the 2003 models? Don't you love huberous. Have you gone to your dealer about a safety issue lately. Oh, check out the brake rotors there is stress and heat fractures at less than thirty thousand miles. Come on! Are we waiting for 1000 wheels to catch on fire, or just my pregnant wife loosing control due the shimmy. Ah heck, I'll just go buy a an old pinto and have real expensive lawn ornament fully insured of course, for the next three long years. Did I mention the stereo face burning ones fingers, but the dealer says, that was ok too. Forget the kickbacks and do your jobs. Remember the taxpayer and public servent, not corporation and public servent. Sleep well, I am glad someone can. I got go change some diapers now. Yeh, three kids; none of them ride in that death trap.
I have researched the information regarding gm recall 04083, regarding the 2003 chevrolet cavalier having faulty tail lights. My 2003 chevrolet cavalier has the same exact problems described in this recall. I have contacted gm and have finally been told that my vehicle's VIN: [xxx] is not involved in the recall. Is there any thing that I can do short of paying for the repair parts myself?*ak updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I own a new 2003 chevy cavalier with several problems. Had to replaced 2 spacers, a strut mount, several steering parts and part of the rear light. *bf the consumer stated that she can slightly rock the steering wheel from side to side. The consumer asked if an occasional popping in the steering is normal in her vehicle after testing four of the same models.
Right rear brake light and turn signal turned on intermittently which caused cruise control to work sporadically.
On 2 separate occasions the turn signal went out while turing, almost causing a rear end collision. This occured due to the defect as described in recall 04v524000 concerning rear light bulb socket assembly. However, this vehicle wa snot included in the recall due to VIN.
While turning on the turn signals the turn they failed to come on. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic replaced the bulb and socket. The consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once and had not been resolved. *ak the right and left rear turn signal failed, there was shaking in the dash when the blower was on due to the A/C accumulator.
The brake lights on the vehicle continued to go out . The dealer serviced the vehicle for the defect at least three times and it was still defective. The consumer is constantly stopped by other motorist to inform him that the lights were out.
When in use smoke came out from the rear driver's side turn signal socket. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak left rear brake light will not light tried new bulb but still will not light. The consumer was told she needed a new socket.
The left and right signal and markers lights failed due to corroded sockets . *nm
One day the left rear blinker light stopped working. We replaced the bulb and one month later the blinker went out again. The blinker blinks really fast to notify you that the bulb is out. A week later, the blinker does not work and the bulb is fine.
While driving. The rear right and left signal lights went out. The flash will rapidly blink indicating which side is not working. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. Problem has not been resolved. Please provide any further information.
The signal indicator and brake lights failed.
Turn signals failed to stay on . Turn signal could turn itself on/off. Turn signal system was replaced seven time by dealership. But problem was not solved.
I bought a ne 2003 chevrolet cavalier on 5/2/03. It has been to the dealer 9 times for repairs. 7 of which were for brake, turn, and/or dash lights not working. Originally, fuses were being blown. In 3/04, I was advised that there was a bad socket problem. In 7/04, the excuse became that they have a "special" grease that they have to put on the bulbs and that this was normal. I had to return my car most recently on 8/4/04 because I did not have rear brake lights or turn signals. I filed a complaint with the better business bureau. We went to arbitration on 6/8/04. Chevy motor div. Acknowledged that there was a safety defect with my car (brake lights) prior to it being returned to the dealer in 3/04 and faxed a copy of the bulletin they wrote in 4/04. However, they argued that they corrected the defect w/ the bulletin (verbal instructions were given on or about 3/12/04 when my car was being repaired to the service tech at the dealer re: the bulletin that wasn't in written format until 4/24/04). My arbitration was denied because my brake lights were working at the time of the arbitration so they determined that the defect had been corrected. Since june, I've returned my car to the dealer 2 additional times for brake lights and turn signals not working properly. Since I've purchased my car, I've had fuses replaced, fuse links installed to 5 circuit branches, drivers side window motor replaced, HVAC cable and seal replaced, converter seal replaced, sockets replaced, and bulbs replaced; and all in less than a year of owning the car. In this last time, the dealer has replaced bulbs, replaced sockets, and packed sockets with special grease. I've had to drive a defective car for over a year now. My fear of having an accident because my lights fail to work properly.
Post arbitration evidence in response to new documents provided request repurchase of 2003 chevrolet cavalier.*mr the consumer went through arbitration because of continuing rear light problems.
Consumer was concerned with replacing the turn signal light bulbs on the left side 3 times within 9 months. Dealer and the manufacturer were not notified .
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