2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Suspensionfront Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspensionfront Issues in the 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
7 suspensionfront 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
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Deaths
All Suspensionfront Complaints
BOUGHT 2000 CHEVY CAVALIER FROM BAY POINT TOWING IN CONCORD ON 4/8/06 AFTER ONE WEEK OF DRIVING VEHICLE THE FRONT STARTED TO MAKE A CLUNKING NOISE AND THE FRONT WHEEL JUST LOCKED UP MAKE IT HARD TO STEER. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS AND BOTH DECLINED WORKING ON THE VEHICLE DUE TO TOO MANY PARTS MISSING FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. ONE MECHANIC STATED THAT I WAS VERY LUCKY I DID NOT GET INTO AN ACCIDENT WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. *JB
BOUGHT 2000 CAVALIER 2/9/04. HAD 34,000 MILES. PROBLEM 1: CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT END WHEN TURNING. REPLACED RIGHT FRONT STRUT AND MOUNT. STILL HAD NOISE. REPLACED RIGHT FRONT STRUT AGAIN, MOUNTS ON BOTH SIDES, LEFT STRUT, RACK AND PINION, BALL JOINTS. STILL MAKES LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. 2 DAYS LATER RETURNED TO SHOP - 6 WEEKS LATER AND CHEVY DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIGURE IT OUT. STILL MAKES NOISE. PROBLEM 2: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. REPLACED GAS CAP =LIGHT OFF 2 DAYS. LIGHT ON AGAIN=WIRING HARNESS=LIGHT OFF 2 DAYS. LIGHT IS ON AGAIN. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS CAR IN WORKING CONDITION. EVERY ATTEMPT TO FIX IT HAS FAILED. I CAN NOT AFFORD TO KEEP BUYING PARTS AND LABOR AND IT NEVER BE FIXED. HALF OF THE TIME I HAVE OWNED IT HAS BEEN AT THE SHOP AND 100% OF THE TIME IT HAS BEEN BROKEN. *AK
WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO A 80 DEGREE ANGLE HEAR A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
POPPING SOUND AND FEEL WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL HAS BEEN WORKED ON TWO TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM; INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT TURN ON WHEN OPENING DRIVERS DOOR; TOP PORTION OF DASH IS SPLIT IN THE MIDDLE; MAKES LOTS OF CRACKLING NOISE, SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING IS LOOSE WITH THE SUSPENSION. *LA
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A POPPING NOISE IN FRONT END WHILE MAKING TURNS, DEALER REPLACED STEERING SHAFT AND FRONT STRUT BEARING, POPPING NOISE STILL PRESENT, POSSIBLY SUSPENSION OR STEERING RELATED. *SLC
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LOUD CRACKLING SOUND UNDER DRIVER SIDE OF CAR FROM FRONT TO REAR WHEN TEMP IS ABOVE 50 / FRONT END RATTLES (SOUNDS LIKE A CHAIN) WHEN A BUMP IS HIT..STEERING FEELS LOOSE AT THAT TIME. *AK
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VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE ALL OVER WHILE DRIVING FROM 35 OR MORE MPH. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND WAS UNABLE TOLOCATE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER . *AK
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
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
Equipment
3 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