2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Equipment Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Equipment Issues in the 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
3 equipment complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 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
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Equipment Complaints
GAS GAUGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES NOT WORK, IT REGISTARS HIGHER THAN THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE CAR. I SPENT OVER $450 DOLLARS AT THE GARAGE TRYING TO TROUBLESHOOT WHY THE CAR STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING AND WOULDN'T RESTART. THE GARAGE COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I DISCOVERED MYSELF AFTER THE 3RD TIME, THAT PUTTING GAS IN IT FIXES IT, AND REALIZED THE GAS GAUGE WAS NOT REGISTERING EMPTY, WHEN THE CAT WAS EMPTY, AND I WAS SIMPLY RUNNING OUT OF GAS. *TT
I PURCHASED THIS CAR NOT EVEN 2 YEARS AGO. IT HAD A FAULTY FRONT END AND KEPT GOING BACK TO THE DEALER. IT WAS FINALLY REPAIRED, THE FACTORY GUARANTEE COVERED THE COST OF THIS REPAIR. YET, THEY STILL HAD A STATE INSPECTION STICKER ON IT SAYING THAT IT HAD PASSED. I HAD A TOP MOTOR MOUNT REPLACED 2 MONTHS AGO. I CONTACTED GM AND WAS GIVEN EVERY EXCUSE THAT IT WASN'T THEIR FAULT. THE COST FOR THIS REPAIR, $200, OUT OF MY POCKET. ON 6/15/04, I HAD FRONT BREAKS PUT ON. PLUS 2 ROTORS, AS THEY NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE COST OF THIS REPAIR, $348.44, OUT OF MY POCKET. I WAS TOLD BY THE TECHNICIAN THAT DID THE BREAKS THAT MY WHEEL BEARINGS ARE NEEDING REPLACEMENT. I HAVE TO BUY THE WHOLE WHEEL HUB AND HAVE THEM PUT ON THE CAR. I DON'T KNOW THE PRICE OF THESE PARTS YET, BUT,...
I HAVE A 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE FIRST PROBLEM I EXPERIENCED WAS IN OCT 2001,WHILE DRIVING THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT TO THE MAXIMUM READING WITHOUT WARNING, I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND TURNED OFF VEHICLE. WAITED A WHILE STARTED BACK WENT APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MI AND SAME PROBLEM,AFTER STOPPING 3-4 TIMES I STARTED BACK ON THE HIGHWAY AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE WITH TEMP GAUGE IN THE RED FOR A APPROX 1 MILE AND ALL GAUGES RETURNED TO NORMAL. CHEVROLET GARAGE COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH COOLING SYSTEM..MY SECOND PROBLEM I KEEP HEARING A CLANGING/RATTLING SOUND FROM THE FRONT AREA OF VEHICLE WHILE SITTING STILL IF YOU TURN STEERING WHEEL YOU CAN HEAR A THUMP FROM THE FRONT LEFT AREA WHERE STRUT IS LOCATED..MY THIRD PROBLEM IS MY CHECK ENGINE/SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AT VARIOUS TIMES. MY FOURTH PROBLEM I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY FRONT ROTORS THREE TIMES...
Other 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Problem Areas
Electrical System
22 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
19 complaints
Unknown Or Other
19 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
17 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
15 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
15 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
14 complaints
Structure
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
13 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
10 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
9 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
8 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
8 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
8 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Structurebody
8 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
7 complaints
Suspensionfront
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
6 complaints
Interior Lighting
6 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
6 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Fuel System Other
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Steeringcolumn
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
3 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Child Seatshellinfant
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalbulbs
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyshackle
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint