2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Seats Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Seats Issues in the 2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

6 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 4 resulted in injury.

6
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Seats Complaints

#10918076 |
1. SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT. 2. DRIVERS SIDE SEAT DROPPED WILL NOT GO BACK TO UPRIGHT POSITION.
#10311397 | Crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SEAT MALFUNCTIONED AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN A TRUCK CRASHED INTO HER VEHICLE FROM THE REAR. SHE ALSO CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THE CONTACT AND A PASSENGER WERE INJURED AND HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE POLICE WAS THERE BUT NO REPORT WAS FILED. THE GM MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A CLAIM WAS FILED. A REPRESENTATIVE WAS SCHEDULED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE BUT THEY NEVER CAME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. UPDATED 03/05/10
#10311377 | Crash
VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITH SEAT AND AIRBAG FAILURE ON 5-23-08. REPORTED TO GM 5/27/08 CASE. SPOKE WITH GM REP THEN TRANSFERRED TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHO SAID HE WOULD DISCUSS WITH DISTRICT MANAGER. ON 1/8/10 I AGAIN CALLED FOR FOLLOW-UP. THE PREVIOUS CASE HAD BEEN CLOSED AND A NEW ONE OPENED AND I WAS TOLD I WOULD BE CONTACTED. I FOLLOWED UP ON 2/16/09 AND WAS TOLD IT WAS BEING HANDLED BY MOTORS LIQUIDATION. I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN WAS SAFETY BASED - NOT MONEY BASED, STILL HAD THE VEHICLE FOR AN INVESTIGATION. THE REP. EXPLAINED BECAUSE THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED PRIOR TO THE "NEW" GM THEY WERE NOT CONCERNED ABOUT IT. I EXPLAINED THE ACCIDENT DATE WAS OF NO CONCERN TO THE SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS AS THERE ARE STILL THESE TYPES OF VEHICLES ON THE ROAD. THEY FAILED TO REPORT TO YOU ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE BIGGER ISSUE IS GM'S POLICY OF REPORTING AND...
#10237196 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPRINGS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT WERE EXPOSED AND BEGAN TO UNRAVEL. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT ADJUSTER WAS DAMAGED ON THE LEFT BOTTOM OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. AS A RESULT, THE SEAT COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED AND WAS STUCK IN ONE POSITION. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
#10227761 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT NOTICED A LARGE BULGE IN THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SEAT NEEDED TO BE DISASSEMBLED AND THE SPRING OR THE ENTIRE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 24,700.
#10167018 |
I BOUGHT MY CAR, A 2004 CHEVY CAVALIER WITH 21 MILES ON IT. SINCE THEN I HAVE TRIED TO RETURN IT AND NOW THE MINOR BUT FREQUENT ISSUES ARE MUCH BIGGER AND MORE FREQUENTLY! FIRST MY TRUNK LATCH BROKE A WEEK AFTER PURCHASE. THE CD BROKE THE NEXT WEEK, CIGARETTE LIGHTER BROKE, AND PASSENGER SEAT WOULDN'T MOVE. THIS WAS THE FIRST TWO MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP. A FEW MONTHS AGO THE FUEL GAUGE BROKE, TEMP GAUGE AND AC. THEY COULDN'T VERIFY IT SO COULDN'T REPAIR, UNTIL IT COMPLETELY FAILED THIS MONTH. ALSO, I WAS LEFT STRANDED AT 2:30 AM WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD SON WHEN THE CLUTCH FELL THROUGH THE FLOOR. IT WAS REPAIRED AND NOW THE RPMS SHOOT UP TO 6000, IS UNRESPONSIVE TO ANY PEDALS, AND REQUIRES TURNING THE ENGINE OFF. THIS HAPPENED IN SAN FRANCISCO ON HIGHWAY 101, I AM TRULY AFRAID FOR THE SAFETY OF MYSELF....

Other 2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Problem Areas

Electrical System 109 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 67 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 24 complaints Steering 13 complaints Unknown Or Other 13 complaints Air Bags 11 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 11 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 8 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 8 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 7 complaints Engine 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Power Train 6 complaints Exterior Lighting 5 complaints Visibility 5 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Tires 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 3 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Wheelsrim 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmission 1 complaint Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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