NHTSA Complaint #10294040 — 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10294040
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Date of Incident	June 28, 2009
Date Filed	November 30, 2009
Mileage	170,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO VIBRATE. ALSO WHEN STRIKING A SMALL BUMP ON THE ROAD WAY, THE VEHICLE WILL FISH TAIL. DURING THE INSTALLATION OF NEW TIRES, SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLES SUB FRAME HAD CORROSION. IT COST $3500.00 TO REPAIR THE FRAME. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 172000.

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