2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Electrical Systemwiring Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
3 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE AND CLOSING THE DOORS, THE INTERIOR DOME LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE LIGHT BULB WIRING IN THE ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. *LN
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD SPORADICALLY FAIL AND CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS CORRODED IN THE PLASTIC SLEEVES, WHICH CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 131,000.
DT: HORN DID NOT BLOW UNLESS CALLER HIT THE RIGHT SPOT. CALLER SAID THERE WAS A DEAD SPOT IN THE HORN PAD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED. ALSO, TORQUE CONVERTER LIGHT DID NOT COME ON.. COIL PACKS WERE DEFECTIVE. CALLER STATED THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND CALLER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DETECTED UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE. DEALER REPLACED THE COIL PACKS. MANUFACTURER SAID WARRANTY EXPIRED, AND THEY COULD NOT HELP. ALSO, SEAT BELTS COME OUT OF THE GUIDE AND HIT THE PEOPLE IN THE EYE. CALLER SAID THE FRONT BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE. WHEN HITTING THE BRAKES THEY DID NOT SLOW DOWN VEHICLE. CALLER DOWN SHIFTED THE GET THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. ALSO, HAD TO REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS THREE TIMES. IN ADDITION, THE TRUNK LATCH HAD A GAP IN IT, THE LID DID NOT CLOSE TIGHTLY. *AK *NM
Other 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Problem Areas
Electrical System
26 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
17 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
12 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
12 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
11 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
10 complaints
Air Bags
9 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
8 complaints
Structure
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
7 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Parking Brake
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Child Seathandle Infant
1 complaint
Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint