1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Suspension Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspension Issues in the 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

9 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

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Injuries

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All Suspension Complaints

#10021510 | June 12, 2003

THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT LEFT WHEEL WHEN MANEUVERING A TURN. ALSO MY WATER PUMP HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR. MY FINAL COMPLAINT IS THAT WHEN I TRY AND START MY VEHICLE IT DOESN'T ALWAYS START WHEN HOLDING IT IN THE START POSITION. *JB

#10015731 | April 11, 2003

THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE BALL BEARING WAS BROKE. *JB

#10006720 | February 6, 2003

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM WITH FRONT SUSPENSION (RACK AND PINION , SHOCK ABSORBER AND BRAKES). DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

#895233 | August 27, 2001

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN VEHICLE WILL PULL STRONGLY TO RIGHT, ALSO HARD TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC, THAT RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK *SLC

#720897 | April 11, 2000

IN JUL7 OF 1999, THE ETS OFF LIGHT AND THEENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. THE MECHANIC SAID THE COMPUTER SHOWED DUE TO EMISSION REGULATIONS, THE EGR VALVE NEEDED REPLACED. REPLACED THE VALVE, A MONTH LATER THE TWO LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN. I WAS TOLD THE EGR VALVE WAS DEFECTIVE. HAD IT REPLACED AGAIN. A COUPLE MONTHS LATER, THE TWO LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN. THE MECHANIC TOLD US THE SYSTEM WAS VERY SENSITIVE, BUT THE EGR WAS FINE AND JUST RESET THE LIGHTLS. LAST WEEK THE TWO LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN, THE EGR WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE NEXT DAY, THE CAR STARTED JERKING FIERCELY AND THE TWO LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN. I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THIS SYSTEM AND WE ARE HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME FINDING THE PROBLEM. I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S A COMPUTER DEFECT, A VALVE DEFECT OR WHAT. BUT IT'S NOT SAVE TO HAVE A...

#549499 | October 29, 1999

SWAY BAR BUSHINGS FAILED. NLM

#549499 | October 29, 1999

ONE STRUT FAILED. NLM

#528298 | January 13, 1999

VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 35-40 MPH AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN FOR AN APPROACHING CORNER, THE VEHICLE BEGAN AN UNRECOVERABLE FISHTAIL ON A WET ROAD AND SKIDDED THEN SIDE IMPACTED A TREE.

#530813 | February 8, 1998

NEW REAR STRUTS INSTALLED AND RATTLE CONTINUES. NEW DASH INSTALLED AND SQUEAK CONTINUES. PROBLEM CANNOT BE DETERMINED.

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 Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 8 complaints Suspensionrear 8 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 7 complaints Structurebodydoor 7 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 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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