Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. While driving approximately 15 MPH on normal road conditions, the front driver's side window mechanism would not activate. The contact was unable to release the window in a downward position. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer four times and they repaired it under the warranty. Recently, the front passenger side window mechanism failed. The repair would cost $590. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 18,000 and current mileage was 60,000. Updated 11/24/08 *cn the window motor and regulator has been replaced 5 times. Updated 11/26/08.
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier visibility complaints
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The second window motor is failing and needs replacement. The first to fail was the back passenger side, which of course was rarely ever used. Now the front driver's side window will often times not close and after waiting some time, it goes up bit by bit. Very soon it is going to quit working altogether. The part alone is almost $250.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. The vehicle defrosters do not work. The defrosters only blow out onto the dashboard, and not the windshield. The failure causes dangerous driving during winter weather. He has called the dealer regarding the failure, but has gotten no response. He has not taken the vehicle to get inspected by a mechanic. The failure mileage was 46,000 and current mileage is 49,000. Updated 4/29/08
Dt*: the contact stated the front left and right rear power windows were failing. The service dealer refused to close the window without charging for the service. The manufacturer was notified.
It has been in the shop several times since it was bought for the exact same thing. The front window defrost will not blow air in order to defrost the window. This causes very dangerous conditions while driving. The dealer does not want to fix it with out approval of a lot of hours for labor and taking apart a large portion of the front end. Which most people can not afford all at one time.
Dt*: the contact stated that there were three problems with the vehicle. The automatic windows failed to roll either up or down. The second problem occurred with the trunk; water continually leaked into the trunk. The third problem was related to the brakes; they were no longer working at only 25000 miles. The brake light illuminated and made a squealing noise as soon as brake pressure was applied. The dealer determined the trunk was not installed properly. Although the dealer fixed the trunk, the problem persists. When it rain, water still leaks in the trunk. The water leak has been an ongoing problem since july 2003.
Dt*: the contact stated the driver side window does not operate. The dealership made repairs twice; the motor and regulator have been replaced. However, the problem has returned. The consumer stated the window is inoperative again. Updated 04/11/06
Dt: the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. The windshield wiper motor and circuit board malfunctioned. Neither chevrolet nor the dealership could understand why the dealer where she had the extended warranty will not correct the problem. The vehicle only has 39,000 miles on . The windshield wipers only worked intermittently. Gm told her to contact the federal safety agency because there was no open recall. This problem has gradually worse. The vehicle will remain in the repair shop right until it will be fixed. She spoke to the supervisor about the extended warranty, and made it that if she picked up the car from repair shop then she would be responsible .
Dt: while driving and without warning the vehicle died. This has happened three times. The dealer said it was something different every time. The manufacturer was contacted, but would not return the consumers call. She called three times. The dealer said the problem was an ignition switch the second time. The third time they replaced/programmed the PCM. The first time they replaced a module 3.107, seal 3.112. *ak the power windows would not roll down.
Drivers side wiper arm nut came loose causing wipers not to work at all. Wile wife was backing car up in driveway to return to our house (due to wipers not working)she hit a tree causing rear quater and rear bumper cover damage
While driving,the right side rear view mirror would shake uncontrollably. Please provide additional details.
Recall 03v159000 concerning windshield wiper motor. Windshield wipers stopped operating during inclement conditions. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to VIN. *ak the dealer could not duplicate the problem.
Upon delivery of new 2004 chevrolet cavalier, it was discovered that two of the four bolts that hold the trunk lid to the vehicle were broken completely off. Also, the rear window had to be removed and new weather stripping had to be applied by the dealer body shop. The weather stripping that was applied at the factory in lordstown was not installed properly. The trunk and rear seat was soaked with rain water the day after delivery to me. The brand new vehicle was in the body shop for a total of 6 days. Chevrolet was notified immediately of these problems by me.
I discovered at 1500 miles my 2004 cavalier ls had a leak apparent in the roof liner. Took it to the dealer and turns out the rear back window seal was not properly installed and was crimped upon installation at the factory. The problem was repaired under warranty by gm and was fixed to my satisfaction.
On intermittent setting, windshield wipers only move across windshield in spurts, stoping every second. Works normally on high settings. On previous repair, wiper linkages failed resulting in one wiper remaining parked at all times.
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