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1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Issues in the 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

6 electrical systemwiringinteriorunder dash complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Complaints

#10130819 | Fire
DT: THE DASH AREA OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, IT STARTED AROUND THE IGNITION SWITCH. THEY DO HAVE A RECALL NOT SURE IF IT INCLUDES THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STARTED WITHOUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION AFTER TURNING IT OFF, AND THAT WAS WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS HAPPENED ON JULY 6, 2005. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND INSURANCE COMPANY CAME OUT AND INSPECTED VEHICLE. *AK
#10007326 |
ELECTRICAL WIRES HAD BLOWN UNDER THE DASH BOARD. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS IT RELATED TO THE ELECTRICAL RECALL. WARNING LIGHTS ON SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. IT TOOK THREE TRIPS TO DEALER BEFORE DEALER FOUND SHORT UNDER DASH. A FEW WEEKS LATER VEHICLE HAD TO BE JUMP STARTED. RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE FOR ELECTRICAL IGNITION. WHEN AIR CONDITIONER WAS SERVICED, MECHANIC FOUND CIRCUITS SUPPLYING POWER TO THE COMPRESSOR HAD BLOWN. MECHANIC TRACED WIRES UNDER DASH AND FOUND WIRES HAD MELTED AND SHORTENED OUT. HE REPAIRED WHAT HE COULD AND THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS WORKED. HOWEVER TO CORRECT THE WIRING PROBLEM THE ENTIRE DASH NEEDED TO BE REMOVED AND NEW HARNESS INSTALLED. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THE ELECTRICAL/IGNITION RECALL IS RELATED TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *TT *JB *TS
#784761 |
SHORT IN THE DASH AND UNABLE TO FIND. *SLC
#710243 |
COMPLETE FAILURE IN CONTROL MODULE - ALL INDICATOR LIGHTS ON DASH ON & ENGINE RACES IN IDLE AS WELL AS PARK - ACCELERATION WITHOUT USING ACCELERATOR PEDAL
#542730 |
COILS IN HOUSING FAILED, DEFECTIVE CONTROL MODULE.
#819738 |
THE DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING INACCURATE READING OF THE ODOMETER/FUEL GAUGE, AND THEN THE ENGINE STALLED. ALSO THERE IS A TICKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. DEALER REPLACED PISTON RINGS AND RODS DUE TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INCORRECT SIZE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

Other 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 47 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 44 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 36 complaints Air Bags 32 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 32 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 31 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 29 complaints Unknown Or Other 26 complaints Electrical Systemignition 23 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 17 complaints Steering 16 complaints Electrical System 15 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 14 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 13 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 13 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 12 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 10 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 10 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 8 complaints Suspensionrear 8 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 7 complaints Structurebodydoor 7 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 6 complaints Seats 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 6 complaints Structureframe And Members 6 complaints Suspensionfront 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 6 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 6 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 5 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 4 complaints Engine 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Steeringcolumn 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 3 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Child Seathandle Infant 1 complaint Child Seattether Strapwebbing 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systems 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesdragpower Assist System 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint
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