1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Structurebodytrunk Lid Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebodytrunk Lid Issues in the 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
7 structurebodytrunk lid complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebodytrunk Lid Complaints
#558140
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TRUNK LEAKS WATER. *MJS
#712908
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#1, THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED AND THE PADS WERE WORN. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY SO I PAID OUT OF POCKET. NOW SECOND SET OF ROTORS AND PADS IS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. #2 TRUNK LID LATCH COULD NOT BE OPENED WITH KEY, DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR/REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY, SO I PAID OUT OF POCKET. #3 REVERSE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED, AGAIN DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY, I PAID OUT OF POCKET. SWITCH HAS GONE BAD AGAIN AND I PAID TO HAVE IT REPLACE A SECOND TIME. #4 DRIVER'S DOOR HINGES WERE BENT AND DOOR DID NOT ALWAYS CLOSE TIGHTLY, DEALER REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE. #5 DRIVER'S SIDE SIDE HAD A METAL BAR STICKING THROUGH THE UPHOLSTERY INTO MY BACK. DEALER REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE.
#532860
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UNEVEN AMOUNT OF PAINT ON THE RIM OF THE TRUNK. DEFECTIVE DOOR GASKET. INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS.
#706088
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THE BUTTON ON THE SUNROOF WOULD NOT OPEN THE SUNROOF. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOUR SEPARATE TIMES AND THE BUTTON STILL DOES NOT SEEM TO WORK CORRECTLYFIRST DATE IT WAS BROUGHT IN 8/20/98, 2ND TIME 9/15/98, THIRD 9/24/98 AND LAST TIME WAS TAKEN IN WAS 2/5/99.
#706089
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THIS CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER RECOGNIZES THE PROBLEM BUT CONSISTANTLY REFUSES TO TAKE ANY RSPONSIBILITIES FOR THE JUNK THAT THEY SOLD ME. THIS CAR HAS BEEN TO THE BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS ON THE MANUFACTURER GROUND EFFECTS PACKAGE THE TRANSMISSION THAT DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY THE BRAKE SYSTEM THE I HAVE HAD TO HAVE ROTORS TURNED AND WITHIN FOUR MONTHS HAVE BRAND NEW ROTORS BUT ON. THE SUNROOF DOESN'T OPEN PROPERLY, THE TRUNK LID HITS THE BUMPER WHEN YOU CLOSE IT,THE ENGINE MAKES A WEIRD RATTLE NOISE WHEN YOU GO OVER A BUMP,THE DOORS DO NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY, THER IS TONS OF RUST ON THE INSIDE WALLS OF MY TRUNK, I WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF A RECALL ON THE OIL CONSUMPTION VALVE TWO WEEKS AFTER ALL THE OIL IN MY CAR HAD LEAKED OUT CAUSING MY ENGINE TO KNOCK ON MY WAY HOME...
#702342
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AT 8 MILES BEFORE PURCHASE OF CAR WATER PUMP, GASKET, THERMOSTAT AND SEAL REPLACED BECAUSE OF COOLANT LEAK, AT 14,000 MILES WATER SENSOR REPLACE BECAUSE COOLANT LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON, AT 15,000 MILES COOLANT COMING ON AGAIN AND HEAD GASKET REPLACED. CLAIMS NO DAMAGE TO ENGINE BUT A MECHANIC TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT TELL UNLESS THEY TEAR ENGINE DOWN AND MIC IT. AT 5,000 MILES TRUNK LEAKED AT 15,000 MILES IN FOR CONTINUED TRUNK LEAK. FRONT PASSENGER DOOR STICKS. REAR PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE STICKS OUT FURTHER THAN REST. CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH CAR. ALSO HAD TO HAVE MUD FLAPS INSTALLED AFTER PURCHASE, THEY WHERE SUPPOSE TO COME WITH IT. HAD TO HAVE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT FIXED BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT MOVE. CAR IS IN WILLIAM M FOWLER AND BARBARA A FOWLER
#702242
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THERE HAS BEEN ONE THING WRONG AFTER THE OTHER EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR AND I BELIEVE IT A PIECE OF CRAP BUT I GUESS THAT I AM STUCK UP IT SINCE CHEVROLET DECLINED MY BUYBACK REQUEST.
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
34 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
31 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
22 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
20 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
14 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
14 complaints
Air Bags
12 complaints
Electrical System
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
12 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
11 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
7 complaints
Structurebodydoor
7 complaints
Structureframe And Members
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
7 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
6 complaints
Suspensionfront
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
5 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
3 complaints
Steeringcolumn
3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
3 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint