Chevrolet Cavalier warning lights comes on

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 198,000 miles · NC

I was on my way to my dentist appointment, suddenly a hissing noise came from the car.all of the dashboard lights came on and I knew I was in trouble.I was on a busy intersection in the city.I had to act in a split second and steer quickly off of the nearest side ride.the steering wheel was locking up.I had just enough power to get safely off of the street in time and to keep from getting hit from behind.I was in motion on a city street.the car was trouble from day one.I believe it was a flooded out car sold to the unsuspectithat unsuspecting person was me.I got suckered out of over $2400. I have paid for at least 2 new cars with the money I have spent on this lemon.by the way the shady owner don't feel responsible at all for scamming my money out of me.

Filed Jun 19, 2014 · Electrical · GA

2000 chevrolet cavalier. Consumer writes in regards to acceleration issues and vehicle ignition problems. *smd the consumer stated after he had the battery, alternator and oxygen sensor replaced, he experienced an unusual problem with the vehicle. While driving 55 MPH, with the cruise control on, all the lights on the dashboard lit up, the RPM gauge began to decrease and the cruise control somewhat disengaged as if the motor was about to shut down. He placed his foot on the accelerator and drove the vehicle home. He parked it, and the next day, he discovered something drained the new battery. A mechanic rode with him, and the vehicle displayed the same symptoms. The mechanic, then checked everything on the vehicle, but could not come up with the cause of the problem. He stated he believed the problem was electrical, but could not say for sure. The next day, the consumer checked the vehicle, and the battery was dead again. The consumer talked to another mechanic, and he informed the consumer, of all the ignition problems gm was having with their vehicles.

Filed Nov 16, 2011 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · MO

Gauges on dashboard have failed. All lights come on and gauges fail. Speedometer says I'm going 60 MPH when the car is stopped. Water temp gauge is not functioning and the indicator gets in the way off the speedometer indicator.

Filed Nov 12, 2010 · Electrical · 97,860 miles · KY

My cavalier has over 97,000 miles on it. Last winter the speedometer started sticking at 0 randomly. During the warmer months, it seemed to work fine. Now that it is cold that speedometer is sticking again and doing it more often than last winter. I was sitting still at a traffic light the other day and it jumped to 110 MPH and stayed there. I had no idea how fast I was going and what if something had happened. I can not afford the $300 to $800 that I have been told it would take to fix this. Also, I highly suspect that this might be connected, the car would refuse to start last winter also. All of the lights would come on along with the heater and fan. The starter wouldn't even act like it was trying... No clicking or any other noises typically associated with that. Please investigate these problems and issue a recall. I really like chevrolet but, these problems are scary.

Filed Dec 28, 2008 · Engine · 745,000 miles · PA

I purchased my 2003 cavalier brand new with 106 miles on it (it had to be driven from pittsburgh to harrisburg). In late sept. Or early oct. My car began rattling at stop lights. The day after the rattling started, my car stalled at my place of business and wouldn't start again. A triple a mechanic was called and couldn't determine what the problem was except he thought it was the fuel pump. After having the vehicle towed to a garage, I was told that oil was not making its way through my engine causing friction and in turn causing my engine to expand breaking my timing chain and basically rendering the entire engine useless. The mechanic asked me if my check engine light or oil light was lit on my dashboard because with a problem with the oil pump, one of those lights would have lit up, which I responded no. He then thought that the dashboard lights were not functioning which was not true because when he turned the key, all the dashboard lights lit up. He then went on to tell me that my oil levels were normal and that my timing chain should last for 25+ years. The mechanic went on to explain that I should contact chevrolet because he believe that with the low mileage of my vehicle and the relative new-ness of the vehicle, the only cause for this issue would be a defect. I contacted chevrolet via email and was told that I would receive a response in no more than 48 hours. After hearing no response, I filed a complaint with the bbb and still have not heard anything.

Filed Oct 19, 2005 · Electrical · MN · crash · 1 injury

Dt: 2003 chevrolet cavalier. The contact's daughter was driving the vehicle. While driving, all of the lights on the dashboard came on and then went off. About an hour later the contact's vehicle crashed because she could not steer it. The contact stated it was a clear day, there was not a lot of traffic , and no reason for her to lose control. There was a code found, b2625 for display dimming pulse. It appeared to be a problem with the lighting display. There no indication that there was power failure at the time of the accident. A police report was taken. The contact's daughter sustained bruises and had a backache. There has not been any repairs to the vehicle at this time. *ak updated 11/29/2005 - *nm

Filed Jan 14, 2005 · Electrical · 33,033 miles · OH

Consumer experienced electrical problems with vehicle. While driving, all the lights cut off including the interior lights. The consumer took the vehicle to be serviced three times within the last two weeks. They explained to her that they could not find the glitch and until they do she would have to drive the vehicle as it is. *jb the theft service shuts down in the vehicle. The airbag light came on. When the defroster or heater is on the consumer smells a burning smell.

Filed Jul 3, 2003 · Electrical · IN

I was driving down the street. While accelerating all the lights on the dashboard lit up - the car shut off and the steering wheel locked. Thankfully I was able to pull over in time and I was not driving that fast. Also I was able to pull over safely without hitting anyone.

Filed Sep 1, 2002 · Electrical · PA

My car was parked all day at work. After work I drove down two blocks to a store where I needed to run in to pick something up. I returned to my car 10 mins later and my car would not start. Dash lights were functional, but car would not turn over. Initially it sounded like it was trying to turn over but did not have enough power to do so. After attempting to start several times, it no longer made any sound when I turned the key. Tried to jumpstart car, but car would not take it. Checked all fuses, seemed to be fine. Does not appear to be the battery, as all lights and car alarm work. This problem came without any warning signs, with the occasion of a few times in the past where the car stalled out. No warning signs/problems prior to this current problem. Taking car in for a diagnostic test 09/01/02.

Filed Apr 27, 2002 · Electrical, Lights · MO

Wiring harness for head lamps broken at piviot in tilt steering colum causing all lights to go out.