2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier Problems & Complaints
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
176 complaints
MY MOM WAS DRIVING THE CAR AS NORMAL DOWN THE ROAD ONE DAY AND ALL THE GUAGES IN THE ENTIRE DASH SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. SOME CAME BACK ON AND OFF A COUPLE WEEKS. SOME NEVER DID. BUT AFTER A COUPLE MONTHS ALL STOPPED WORKING AND NOW NOTHING WORKS. NO HEAT GUAGE, NO FUEL GUAGE, NO TEMP GUAGE, NO SPEEDOMETER, AND NO FUEL GUAGE.
Jan 26, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE, ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE, AND TACHOMETER WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Aug 23, 2018
GAUGES FOR TEMPERATURE DO NOT WORK, SOMETIMES READS BELOW ZERO, SOMETIMES SLIGHTLY ABOVE THERE IS NO CHANGE IN READING WHETHER COLD, OR RUNNING FOR SEVERAL HOURS - AT ANY SPEED SPEED GAUGE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES RECORDING 100 MPH, WHEN THE CAR IS DOING NO MORE THAT 20-30 MPH. AT OTHER TIMES, IT SEEMS TO BE RUNNING ABOUT THE SPEED LIMIT, WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHER TRAFFIC, THEN RECORD 100+MPH.AT OTHER TIMES, WHEN GOING WITH TRAFFIC, THE GAUGE READS 0MPH THERE IS NO WAY TO KNOW IF THE CAR IS OVERHEATING, OR WHAT SPEED THE CAR IS GOING. THIS HAS BEEN THE CASE FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS, AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE 'SETTER', AND WOULD COST ME $900. WHICH I DID NOT HAVE. IT IS VERY UPSETTING .
May 29, 2018
ALL GAUGES DON'T WORK. SPEEDOMETER,FUEL,TEMPERATURE.
Jan 27, 2018
THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE GAUGES IN THE 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER CAUSING THEM TO MALFUNCTION OR NOT FUNCTION AT ALL INTERMITTENTLY. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL YOU HAVE, THE TEMPERATURE OF YOUR ENGINE, OR YOUR SPEED WHEN THE GAUGES FAIL.
Dec 26, 2017
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POWER TRAIN
13 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CLUTCH DROPPED TO THE FLOOR BOARD AND COULD NOT BE DISENGAGED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A HOLE IN THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH HOSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. *TR
Jul 25, 2013
CLUTCH FAILED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, CAUSE WAS A RUBBER HYDRAULIC HOSE WAS INSTALLED NEXT TO A SHARP EDGE OF CHASSIS AND HOSE EVENTUALLY RUPTURED CAUSING PEDAL TO REMAIN DOWN AND VEHICLE WAS NOT CONTROLLABLE I HAVE REPORTED THIS BEFORE AND I HAVE THE PART FOR INSPECTION. *TR
May 11, 2010
2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER - (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL WAS PRESSED TO CHANGE GEARS WHILE DRIVING, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND STAYED THERE. COULD NO LONGER USE CLUTCH TO CHANGE GEARS. CAR STAYED IN GEAR. PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER HYDRAULIC LINE (HOSE) FAILING DUE TO RUBBING AGAINST A SHARP METAL ELECTRICAL CASE. GM DEALER REPLACED THE PART (#24233064), BUT HAS NOT MODIFIED THE ROUTING OF THE PART. SINCE THE NEW PART IS ROUTED AGAINST THE SAME SHARP METAL PART AND IS RUBBING AGAINST IT, THE FAILURE WILL OCCUR AGAIN IN THE FUTURE. SINCE THE FAILURE OCCURRED SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, THERE FAILURE COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT UNDER DIFFERENT TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. (IT IS MY OPINION THAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE LESSENED, IF THE HYDRAULIC HOSE ROUTING WAS ROUTED DIFFERENTLY, OR THE SHARP METAL EDGE WAS SLIGHTLY MODIFIED.) THIS CAR HAD 66261 MILES ON IT, HOWEVER, THE PART HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPLACED AT 31786 MILES. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COMPLIANT IS RELATED TO THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY FILED COMPLAINTS: ODI ID NUMBERS 10237572, 10312149, 10163590, 10199524, 10200511, 10201764, 10231112, 10238456, 10239176,10245402, 10253573, 10260772, 10263228, 10276088, 10280611. (ODI NUMBERS 10237572, 10312149 INVOLVED CRASHES.) ODI NUMBERS 10150782, 10143646 MAY ALSO BE RELATED. *TR
Apr 20, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 CHEVY CAVALIER AND AROUND THE 70,000 MILEAGE MARK WHEN MY TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE BROKE AND I HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE IS A DEFAULT WITH THIS CABLE, BECAUSE THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT BEND IN THE CABLE AND OVER THE TIME THIS CABLE WILL WEAR OUT AND BROKE...CAUSING ME TO PURCHASE A NEW ONE...SO IM MAKING A COMPLAINT TO WHOM IT MY CONCERN THAT THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS CABLE AND TO BE FIX WITH OUT THE BEND IN THE CABLE....THANK YOU *TR
Nov 08, 2009
CLUTCH PEDAL FELL TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING A COLLISION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS THAT DUE TO THE POOR DESIGN OF THE CAR THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE WAS SEVERED BY A SHARP PIECE OF METAL THAT HOLDS AN ELECTRICAL HOUSING. THE LINE RUNS RIGHT A LONG THE SHARP EDGE OF THE METAL AND RUBS AGAINST IT UNTIL EVENTUALLY IT GETS CUT AND ALL THE FLUID LEAKS OUT AND THE PEDAL HAS NO PRESSURE TO ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STAY IN GEAR AND MAKE IT VERY HARD TO CONTROL. *TR
Jul 08, 2009
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
7 complaints
REAR SHOES ONLY 50% WORN AFTER 153,000. HAND BRAKE STARTING GRABBING UNEVEN SO HAD TO HAVE REAR DRUMS TORCHED OFF. DRUMS WOULD NOT REMOVE THROUGH NORMAL MEANS. CONDITION OF HARDWARE WAS FOUND TO BE REUSABLE. DRUMS WARPED/FAILED BEFORE SHOES WORE OUT. *TR
Oct 16, 2011
I OWN A 2005 CHEVY CAVALIER. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED PREMATURE BRAKE AND ROTOR FAILURE. AT 39,000 KM BOTH HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER SAID THE CAUSE WAS ROAD CONDITIONS ETC,,AND OFFERED NO HELP WHATSOEVER COMPLAINED TO GM SEVERAL TIMES,BUT HAVE NOT GOT ANY SATISFACTION YET! *JB
Aug 28, 2007
I TOO EXPERIENCED PREMATURE BRAKE AND ROTOR FAILURE AND HAD TO REPLACE BOTH BEFORE THE CAR WAS 2 YEARS OLD. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOTHING TO SATISFY ME. I HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED RIGHT AWAY AND COULD NOT WAIT FOR AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP SO I DID JUST THAT. LATER, WHEN DISCUSSING IT WITH A SERVICE ADVISOR, I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE TRAFFIC IN MY AREA. YEAH, SURE. JUST BECAUSE I AM A WOMAN HE EXPECTED ME TO BUY INTO THAT? I HAD 20,000 +/- MILES ON THE CAR AT THE TIME! I DON'T AT THIS MOMENT HAVE EXACT MILEAGE AND DATE INFORMATION ON ME. *AK
May 11, 2007
I HAVE A 2005 CHEVY CAVALIER. IT HAD 49,000 MILES. I NOTICED A SQUEALING SOUND FROM BY BRAKES. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT IN THINKING IT WAS THE BRAKE PADS. WELL, MY WHOLE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS LEAKING. MY BRAKES SYSTEM WAS ALSO WEARING UNEVENLY CAUSING HALF OF THE PARTS TO BE DESTROYED. ONE SIDE OF THE BRAKE PAD WAS NORMAL AND THE OTHER SIDE WAS THIN AS A WIRE. THE GUY TOLD ME THAT THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY UNSAFE AND PROBABLY A RESULT OF A DEFECT IN MY BRAKE SYSTEM. I KNEW OF A FRIEND OF MINE THAT HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM AT 20,000 MILES. I CONTACTED CHEVY AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY COULD HAVE DONE SOMETHING BUT I TRADED IT IN. (I TRADED IT IN FOR A TOYOTA BECAUSE AT THIS POINT REGARDLESS IF THE BRAKE SYSTEM GOT FIXED, I WAS SCARED FOR MY LIFE TO DRIVE A CAR THAT ALMOST THE WHOLE BRAKE SYSTEM WENT OUT AFTER 2 YEARS.) THE CAR RECEIVED ALL PROPER MAINTENANCE AND I STILL HAVE THE RECEIPT FROM THE BRAKE PLACE. *JB
Mar 29, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS A NOISE WAS HEARD AND WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WAS NEEDED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE JERKED BEFORE STOPPING. IT WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FRONT ROTORS WERE RUSTED. THE DEALER MACHINED THE ROTORS TO REMOVE THE RUST.
Oct 05, 2006
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints
CAR WAS AT A RED LIGHT SPEEDOMETER INDICATED 85 MPH. UPON START UP SPEED INDICATED 110 AND AT NEXT STOP WENT DOWN TO 90. AFTER LETTING THE CAR SIT FOR A COUPLE DAYS THE INDICATED SPEED WAS 45. DRIVING IN A 25MPH ZONE AND SPEED INDICATED 85.
May 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE SPEEDOMETER READ 90 MPH ERRONEOUSLY. LATER, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 100 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED BY A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,500.
Dec 03, 2014
THE SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T REGISTER THE ACTUAL SPEED OF THE CAR. I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 45 MPH BUT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS READING 65 MPH AND UP.
Aug 02, 2011
I BOUGHT A 2005 CHEVY CAVALIER IN MAY OF 2009 AND THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOW ACTING UP. IT REALLY ONLY ACTS UP WHEN IT GETS HOT INSIDE MY CAR AND/OR WHEN ITS HOT OUTSIDE. THE SPEEDOMETER GETS STUCK ON VARIOUS SPEEDS AND NEXT THING I KNOW ITS NOT WORKING AT ALL IT STAYS ON ONE CONSTANT SPEED EVEN WHEN I STOP, NOW ITS BELOW ZERO AND IS STUCK THERE, WHEN IT COOLS DOWN IT WORKS OKAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM AND THE "ANSWER" WAS THE OIL BEHIND THE NEEDLE GETS "GUMMY" WHEN IT GETS WARM. WHAT? *TR
Jul 12, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES; HOWEVER, THEY FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING FIFTEEN TIMES. THE CONTACT CALLED AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,002.
May 17, 2010
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VISIBILITY
6 complaints
THREE OF THE FOUR POWER WINDOWS HAVE STOPPED WORKING AT THE SAME TIME, AND THE FOURTH WINDOW BARELY WORKS. *JS
May 15, 2012
2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER/POWER WINDOWS MALFUNCTION ....OWNED FOR 4 MONTHS, LET THE WINDOW DOWN ONE DAY AT A DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT AS USUAL AND THE WINDOW JUST STOPPED AND NEVER STARTED AGAIN...STILL TO THIS DAY IT IS STILL STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION..SO NOW EVERYWHERE MY FAMILY AND I GO WE'RE AT RISK OF OUR BEING BURGLARIZED BECAUSE THE CAR'S INTERIOR IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE..THE WINDOW WAS AN ISSUE WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE USED CAR THRU CARS AND TRUCKS IN MORROW, GA AND THEY AGREED TO FIX IT AND NEVER DID..SO CALLED CHEVROLET AND WAS TOLD THAT CAN BE REPAIRED FOR $120..WHICH I DON'T HAVE..IT'S JUST RIDICULOUS..RIDING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND WEATHER CONDITIONS BOTH POSE SAFETY PROBLEMS TO MY FAMILY AND I..THIS CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED, IT'S JUST GOT TOO MANY PROBLEMS THAT SEEM TO ME AS A CONSUMER TO BE SAFETY VIOLATIONS THAT ARE JUST BEING SWEPT UNDER THE RUG.. *TR
May 20, 2011
THE WINDOWS HAS A DEFAULT. THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR GLASS SHATTERED FOR NO REASON. THE FRONT WINDOWS WAS DOWN AND IT SHATTERED. AND WENT ALL OVER MY CAR. *TR
Aug 10, 2008
2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER LS COUPE, POWER WINDOW FAILURE, SOMETIMES WILL NOT OPERATE, WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE . AT THIS TIME, THE RIGHT WINDOW IS OPEN IN THE DOWN POSITION CANNOT CLOSE, ELECTRIC MOTOR WILL NOT OPERATE. *JB
Aug 13, 2007
WINDSHIELD WIPERS LOCK UP WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE EVEN AFTER CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR A WHILE, BOTH FRONT WINDOW MOTORS HAVE FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR
May 29, 2007
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STRUCTURE
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS DISINTEGRATING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.UPDATED 10/13/16 *BF
Aug 17, 2016
2005 CHEVY CAVALIER IS LEAKING AND WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES SINCE MY FIRST REPORT FILED IN NOV. OF 2005. THE CARPETING WAS REPLACED DURING THE SECOND REPAIR BECAUSE OF MILDEW SMELL. THE CAR IS NOW LEAKING AGAIN FOR THE FORTH TIME AND THE CARPETING IS SATURATED UNDER THE FRONT SEATS. IT'S BEEN LEAKING SINCE I FIRST BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW. I WANTED TO RETURN THE CAR THE FIRST TIME BUT THE DEALERSHIP WOULDN'T TAKE IT BACK, SAYING THEY COULD REPAIR IT. THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ON THIS MODEL BECAUSE OF LEAKING PROBLEMS. THREE TRIES AND IT'S STILL NOT FIXED. *JB
Apr 20, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS RUSTING. THE DEALER SAND BLAST AND REPAINTED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ALSO REPLACED THE HINGES ON ALL OF THE DOORS AND THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINUED TO RUST. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19000.
Mar 21, 2007
THE FIRST CAR I BOUGHT HAD A STRONG MILDEW SMELL AND WAS EXCHANGED FOR ANOTHER CAR. SECOND CAR SEEMED FINE FOR THE FIRST SEVERAL MONTHS. THEN THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND THE CAR HAD A MILDEW SMELL. THE LEAKS WERE SEALED AND THE CAR WAS DE-IONIZED BUT THE SMELL RETURNED AFTER A FEW DAYS. THE CARPETING WAS THEN REPLACED BUT THE SMELL REMAINS. *NM
Nov 17, 2005
CHEVROLET VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVER DOOR OPENING WHILE DRIVING.*MR THE DRIVER'S DOOR OPEN TWICE WHEN THE VEHICLE RAN OVER BUMPS OR POT HOLES. THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD PROBLEMS OPENING THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FENDER (DRIVER'S SIDE) HAD BEEN REPLACED AND WAS MISALIGNED AND PUSHED BACK CAUSING THE DOOR PROBLEM. THE TECHNICIAN WENT ON TO SAY THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER IS UPSET BECAUSE THE DEALER SOLD HIM A VEHICLE THAT WAS NOT NEW AND HAD BEEN DAMAGED IN AN ACCIDENT. MATERIAL WAS COMING OUT OF THE DASHBOARD UNDER THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT OR A NEW VEHICLE. *BF *NM
Apr 26, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4 complaints
I PURCHASED A 2005 CHEVY CAVALIER NEW IN DECEMBER OF 2004 AND IN MARCH OF 2013 THE GAUGES STOPPED WORKING. THEY WOULD RANDOMLY WORK ONE OR THE OTHER NOW ALL MY GAUGES HAVE STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. I HAVE NO CLUE HOW FAST I'M GOING OR HOW MANY RPMS I'M USING OR IF THE CAR IS OVERHEATING OR NOT! *TR
Mar 10, 2015
THIS VEHICLE HAS LOST THE SPEEDOMETER SVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST 20,000 MILES AND NOW IT HAS QUIT COMPLETELY, I WENT TO AN ON LINE FORUM AND THEY SAY THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING A LOT WITH NO RECALL FROM GENERAL MOTORS. USUALLY BEFORE IT WOULD BOUNCE UP TO 35 OR 40 AND THEN START WORKING AGAIN, BUT IT IS DEAD NOW. NO MOVEMENT AT ALL. *TT
May 21, 2012
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE ON OUR 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER FLUCTUATES WILDLY AND IS UNREADABLE. REDUCING SPEED GREATLY OR CHANGING RATE OF ACCELERATION/DECELERATION WILL CORRECT THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY, BUT IT RECURS EVERY TIME THE CAR PASSES 55 MILES PER HOUR. *TR
Jan 04, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 82,000.
May 04, 2010
AIR BAGS
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES OR IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
Dec 02, 2014
DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING TO GO TO ANOTHER LOCATION WHEN STOPPED FOR LIGHT. LIGHT TURNED GREEN HAD SOME ONE IN FRONT OF HER AND SINCE IT IS A STICK SHIFT SHE JUST LET THE CAR ROLL. SHE PANICKED I THINK AND HIT CLUTCH INSTEAD OF BRAKE. SHE ROLLED INTO THE BACK OF THE SUV AHEAD OF HER AND THE AIRBAGS EXPLODED IN THE CAR. SHE WAS ONLY GOING 4 MILES AN HOUR. NO DAMAGE TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF HER NO FRONT DAMAGE TO OUR CAR EXCEPT THE AIR BAGS AND BREAKAGE OF FRONT WINDOW. DAUGHTER WAS HIT IN FACE BY AIRBAG AND THE FINGERS CUT WITH WITH THE WINDOW BREAKING. SHE HAS RECEIVED 2 BLACK EYES AND SAID SHE WAS VERY DISORIENTED WHEN THE AIRBAG HIT HER. WE ARE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS. WE HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR 3 YEARS AND HAVE NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS FONTAL WISE. I WENT THROUGH TO SEE IF WE HAD A CARFAX ON THIS CAR. THE COMPANY TOLD THAT THERE HAD NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS. MY CONCERN IS THAT IF I WAS DRIVING THE CAR I AM SHORT AND WITH IT BEING A CLUTCH I HAVE TO SIT CLOSE. SO I REALLY WOULD HAVE BEEN HURT. WHY WOULD THE AIRBAGS EXPLODE AT ONLY 4 MILES AN HOUR? PLEASE RESPOND SOON AS THIS HAS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF FOR THE INSURANCE. THANK YOU. *JS
May 19, 2014
MY DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. SHE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE ON A RAIN SLICK ROAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES ALTHOUGH SHE IS NOW IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING HER SORE NECK EVALUATED BY A DOCTOR. SHE WAS THE ONLY OCCUPANT IN HER VEHICLE (2005 CHEVY CAVALIER). THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO BREAK THE WINDSHIELD. THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE PROPERLY. UPON INSPECTION, IT IS APPARENT THAT A HOLE IN THE AIRBAG (ABOUT THE SIZE OF A QUARTER) IS THE REASON THE AIRBAG DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. OBVIOUSLY, THE FAILURE OF THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IS THE REASON FOR THIS COMPLAINT. *TR
Nov 18, 2008
THE CONSUMER REQUEST THAT THE AIR BAGS IN HER 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER BE DISCONNECTED. *NM THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A DOCTOR NOT TO HAVE THE AIR BAG REMOVED. THE CONSUMER PRESENTED THE NOTE TO THE DEALER WHO IN TURN FAXED THE NOTE TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER STILL REFUSED TO ALLOW THE DEALER TO DISCONNECT THE AIR BAG. *NM
Mar 02, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER AND BOTH TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Jul 01, 2015
LAST DECEMBER MY 2005 CAVALIER EXPERIENCED A SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTION WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS IN AN AREA WHERE THE SPEED ZONE CHANGED FROM 50 MPH TO 65 MPH. THE SPEEDOMETER REGISTERED MY INCREASE IN SPEED FINE. WHEN I SLOWED DOWN, THE SPEEDOMETER STAYED IN PLACE. OVER THE PAST 7 MONTHS MY DASHBOARD GAUGES (FUEL, TEMP, SPEED, RPM) ALL MALFUNCTION. SOMETIMES THEY RESET THEMSELVES. MOST OF THE TIME I'M NEVER SURE HOW FAST I'M GOING OR HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE. MY ENGINE TEMP WILL READ OFF THE CHARTS EVEN ON A COOL MORNING AFTER IT HAS SAT STILL ALL NIGHT. ALTHOUGH THIS STARTED LAST DECEMBER, THE PROBLEMS CONTINUE TO THIS DAY. I HAVE POURED SO MUCH MONEY INTO OTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THIS CAR ALREADY, I'M CONVINCED IT IS NOT WORTH ONE MORE DIME TO FIX THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. I'VE SPENT HUNDREDS ON POWER WINDOW MOTORS THAT CONTINUOUSLY MALFUNCTION. THE REAR RIGHT BLINKER HAS CONSISTENTLY GONE HAYWIRE AS WELL. I HAD RESIGNED MYSELF TO THE FACT THAT I WAS ONE IN A THOUSAND WHO HAPPENED TO GET AN ELECTRICAL LEMON. AFTER READING ALL THE COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER CAVALIER OWNERS, HOWEVER, I REALIZE THAT CHEVROLET IN 2005 PLAYED A SICK JOKE ON THE WHOLE LOT OF US. I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL IMPORTED CARS, MOSTLY HONDA'S AND TOYOTA, AND HAVE NEVER BEEN AS DISPLEASED. GM SHOULD BE ASHAMED. THE CAR DRIVES GREAT. I WAS VERY EXCITED ABOUT IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT AS I LIKED THE LOOK AND FEEL OF IT ON THE ROAD. I'LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHEVROLET. *TR
Jun 17, 2012
I SAW THAT MY REVERSE TAIL LIGHTS WERE NOT LIGHTING UP WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR MICHAEL AUTOMOTIVE IN FRESNO CA AND THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY THEM $110 TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED EVEN THOUGH MY CAR HAS LESS THEN 30,000 MILES ON IT AND BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW LESS THEN 2 YEARS AGO. DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT WAS IN A MINOR FENDER BENDER. I TOLD THEM IT WAS NOT EVEN REAR-ENDED AND IT COULD NOT BE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM AND THEY INSISTED IT MIGHT BE AND TO PAY THEM. I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL SHOP AND THEY CONCLUDED THAT IT WAS A SWITCH BOARD UNDER THE DASH AND IN NO WAY COULD HAVE BEEN HURT DUE TO A MINOR WRECK. I TOLD THE DEALER THIS AND HE STILL REFUSE TO FIX IT UNDER MY WARRANTY. I HAD THE REPAIR DONE AT AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND NOW CHEV. WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THE WORK, BECAUSE THEY TOLD ME NOT HAVING THOSE LIGHTS "IS NOT A SAFETY CONCERN" I THINK VERY MUCH OTHERWISE AND EVERY LIGHT ON A CAR THAT TELLS OTHER DRIVERS MY INTENTIONS IS VERY IMPORTANT! *TR
Aug 18, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
A SHORT WHILE AFTER I BOUGHT THIS CAR I NOTICED ALL OF MY GAUGES WENT OUT. I WAS NERVOUS TO EVEN DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE I DIDN'T KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAD OR HOW FAST I WAS GOING. NOW I'M CONSTANTLY HAVING TROUBLE WHEN IGET GAS. EVEN WHEN I KNOW FOR SURE THAT I NEED GAS AFTER PUMPING FOR A FEW SECONDS, IT NEVER FAILS THAT THE PUMP WILL STOP AS IF MY TANK IS FULL. THIS MORNING MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR AND ALL OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS SEEMINGLY ONE RIGHT AFTER THE OTHER MAKE ME QUESTION THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Jan 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
Oct 29, 2013
I JUST BOUGHT A 2005 CAVALIER FROM A PRIVATE PARTY AND A COUPLE DAYS AFTER I HAD IT I NOTICED THAT MY SPEEDOMETER SAID I WAS GOING 110 MPH WHILE I WAS ON FREEWAY MY HEART DROPPED I IMMEDIATELY LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO REDUCE SPEED. I BEGAN TO OBSERVE THAT OTHERS WERE PASSING ME SO I GOT OFF ON THE NEXT EXIT. WHEN I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP THE SPEEDOMETER READ 55 MPH. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT HOPING THAT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM BUT IT DIDN'T. SINCE THEN MY GAS GAUGE AND TEMP GAUGE HAS BEEN READING IMPROPERLY. I TRIED TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND RESTART IT A FEW TIMES TO TRY TO GET IT BACK TO NORMAL BUT SEEMS TO MAKE IT WORSE. WHAT CAB I DO TO FIX THIS SINCE ITS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND CHEVY WON'T FIX IT EVEN THOUGH IT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I'M A PARENT AND I AM SUPPOSED TO PUT TRUST IN THIS CAR AND COMPANY TO KEEP MY CHILDREN SAFE?!?! PLEASE RECALL AND FIX THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU *TR
Mar 19, 2013
STEERING
3 complaints
2005 CHEVROLET CLASSIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EVENTS SHE EXPERIENCED T HAT AFFECTED THE ENGINE, STEERING AND BRAKES. *TGW ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE POWER STEERING HOSE, AND PUMP WERE REPLACED. *JB
Nov 12, 2014
BOTH MY HUSBAND AND I DRIVE 2005 CHEVY CAVALIERS, HIS CAR AS ROUGHLY 95,000 MILES ON IT HIS PROBLEMS STARTED FIRST. FIRST THE GAUGES HAVE STARTED TO GO. THE SPEED-O-METER AND GAS GAUGE ARE NEVER RIGHT. NEXT HIS STEERING WHEEL COLUMN HAS STARTED TO COME LOOSE. MY CAR HAVING NO MORE THAN 60,000MILES ON IT HAS RECENTLY FOLLOWED TREND FIRST MY GAS GAUGE WENT ALL THE WAY AROUND TO BEING STUCK IN THE MIDDLE, AND THEN MY GAS GAUGE WOULD GET STUCK AND BUMP INTO THE TEMP NEEDLE. THIS WEEK I'VE NOTICED THAT MY STEERING WHEEL COLUMN IS COMING LOOSE TOO, MY DASHBOARD RATTLES AND MAKES A NOISE LIKE SOMETHING IS CLUNKING AROUND IN THERE AND I AM WORRIED THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND NOTICED OTHERS HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THEIR CAVALIERS AS WELL. ALSO, I SAW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL# 08E063000 DEALING WITH STEERING ISSUES IN THE 2007 MODELS. I HAVE NOT HOWEVER NOTICED A RECALL FOR THE 2005 MODELS. *TR
Sep 04, 2010
GREASE YOUR TIE ROD ENDS !! THIS KEEPS THE FRONT END TIGHT & STRAIGHT !! THEY COME FROM CHEVY BONE DRY. *TR
May 19, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
THE SPEEDOMETER WAS THE FIRST GAUGE TO NOT WORK. IT IS NOW STUCK AT 45MPH AT ALL TIMES. NOW MY GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. IT EVEN INTERFERES WITH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. NOW THE RPM GAUGE IS STARTING NOT TO WORK. SOME DAYS IT WORKS FINE AND OTHER DAYS IT SITS AT 5 THOUSAND. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS THE ONLY GAUGE THAT WORKS. *TR
Feb 15, 2013
THE GAUGES HAVE STOPPED WORKING THE, FUEL GAUGE, THE SPEEDOMETER,THE TEMP GAUGES ALL STOP WORKING. I HAVE A 2005 CHEVY CAVALIER. *TR
Aug 09, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT PROVIDE ACCURATE READINGS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK ON VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DISPLAY INACCURATE READINGS AS WELL. THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK DISPLAYING A SPEED OF 20 MPH, 60 MPH, 80 MPH AND 110 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL GAUGE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR DURING COLD WEATHER AND DISPLAY READINGS OF EMPTY WHEN FUEL WAS PRESENT IN THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
Aug 18, 2011
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT FUEL LEVEL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A FAMILY MEMBER NOTICED FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
Aug 02, 2018
CAR WOULD NOT START. LATER CAR WOULD STALL OUT, NOT GETTING FUEL. CAR HAS SAME ENGINE AS MY FORMER 05 COBALT. I BELIEVE PROBLEM IS IN IGNITION WIRES, ALWAYS HAD LIGHTS ON IN INTERIOR AFTER STARTING ENGINE. NOW CAR MUST BE SOLD FOR PARTS. *TR
Nov 11, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW DOES NOT WORK WILL NOT ROLL DOWN WILL NOT ROLL UP. THE REAR-DRIVER-SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW DOES NOT WORK WILL NOT ROLL DOWN WILL NOT ROLL UP, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW DOES NOT WORK WILL NOT ROLL DOWN WILL NOT ROLL UP. *TR
Apr 19, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN SOUNDS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR WHILE OPENING THE TRUNK. THE KEY MUST BE PLACED IN THE IGNITION IN ORDER FOR THE HORN TO SHUT OFF. SHE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FEELS AS IF IT WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, ONE BATTERY HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL UP ONCE IT IS DOWN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURES PERSIST. THE CONTACT FILED CASE NUMBER 71-530-566-719 WITH GENERAL MOTORS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ
Aug 03, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
I HAVE TWO PROBLEMS THAT MAY BE SAFETY RELATED. ONE MORE SO THAN THE OTHER. THE INSTRUMENTS, NONE OF THEM WORK, BUT MOST IMPORTANT IS THE SPEEDOMETER. IT STARTED HANGING UP, THEN FINALLY HUNG ALL THE WAY AT 120 MPH. I HAVE TO USE A GPS TO MAKE SURE OF MY SPEED. GM IS REPLACING OTHER VEHICLES CLUSTERS FOR THE SAME ISSUE, BUT I HAVE AN IDEA THEY'RE SKIPPING THE CAVALIER FOR THE OTHER REASON OF MY COMPLAINT. THE DASHBOARD IS LITERALLY FALLING APART. I DON'T KNOW WHEN IT MAY TRY TO FALL ON MY LAP, ITS CRACKED UP SO BAD AND RATTLES TERRIBLY. IT SEEMS LIKE IT COULD BUST ALL TO PIECES IN A COLLISION. I CAN'T EVEN TOUCH THE CLUSTER BEZEL WITHOUT IT CRACKING. IT SCARES ME. COULD YOU AT LEAST INVESTIGATE THIS AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU FIND? THANK YOU! *TR
Aug 14, 2014
THE WEATHER WAS IN THE 10S AND SINGLE DIGITS. I WAS TRAVELING IN PAIR, WE DID NOT EXCEED 35 MILES AN HOUR AS VISIBILITY WAS VERY POOR DUE TO SNOW AND WINDS. I NOTICED MY SPEEDOMETER WAS ACCELERATING, BELIEVED MY TIRES WERE SPINNING ON ICE. I COME TO A STOP AND REALIZED MY SPEEDOMETER WAS STILL GOING 60 MILES AN HOUR. DROVE THE REST OF THE WAY HOME FOLLOWING MY FRIEND WHO WAS PREVIOUSLY FOLLOWING ME. THE MPH NEEDLE MADE ITS WAY TO POINT STRAIGHT DOWN. I WOULDN'T HAVE EXPRESSED CONCERN IF OTHER CHEVY CAVALIER OWNERS HAD TOLD ME TO, BECAUSE IT HAS HAPPENED TO THEM TOO. I AM A NEW OWNER OF THIS CAR, BOUGHT IT FROM A DEALERSHIP SO I DON'T KNOW THAT HOW WELL TAKEN CARE OF THIS CAR WAS. I PRIDE MYSELF IN TAKING EXTRA CAR OF MY VEHICLES. I DO NOT THINK THE SPEEDOMETER SHOULD HAVE FAILED UNLESS IT WAS BECAUSE OF OPERATOR MISUSE, AND I HAVE NOT MISUSED MY VEHICLE. *TR
Jan 21, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
I DRIVE A 2005 CHEVY CAVALIER AND ON VERY HOT OR COLD DAYS, OR WHEN I DRIVE LONGER THAN USUAL DISTANCES (OVER 30 MILES), THE SPEEDOMETER OFTEN MALFUNCTIONS, EITHER BY GETTING STUCK READING OVER 110 MPH, EVEN WHEN STOPPED, OR BY READING UNDER ZERO, EVEN WHEN I'M MOVING. AND LATELY THE TEMP GAUGE HAS STARTED DOING THIS AS WELL, ALERTING TO ME OVERHEATING ON COLD DAYS EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE IS NOT OVERHEATING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER COMES ON. IT'S FRUSTRATING AND FRIGHTENING AND UNSAFE. *TR
Jan 02, 2011
I HAVE A 2005 , CAVALIER AND I HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT AS EVERY ONE ELSE MY GAUGES ARE GOING HAY WIRE.1ST STARTED AT 62,000 MILES THE RPM STARTED MESSING UP 2ND THE SPEED GAUGE WAS NEXT ACTING AS IF IT DIDN'T WONT TO MOVE. 3RD NOW AT 89,000 MILES THE TEMP GAUGE IS SAYING ITS HOT WHEN ITS NOT LOOK UNDER HOOD I SEE NO HEAT COMING FROM ENGINE,CHECK THE COOLANT NOT STEAM .I AM PISSED AND TIRED OF THIS CAR.ALL THREE GAUGES THAT I MENTION ARE TAKING TURNS GOING UP AND DOWN. FROM THE START WHEN I BROUGHT THIS CAR IT HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHEN I BROUGHT THIS CAR IT HAD 8 MILES AND MINE YOU THIS IS MY 2ND CHEVROLET CAVALIER OF THE LAST MODEL AND IT HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. SO GM SWALLOW UR PRIDE AND FIX THESE CARS I DON'T HAVE 500~800 TO FIX SOME THING THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED ON YOUR BEHALF. THIS IS AN ISSUE. *TR
Dec 17, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT WHENEVER FUEL WAS DISPENSED INTO THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS AT ANY GIVEN FUEL LEVEL CAPACITY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Jan 15, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER AND THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 60 MPH AND THE CAR SPUTTERED AND DIED. *TR
Jan 09, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
FUEL GAUGE DOESN'T WORK ALL THE TIME FUEL GAUGE CAUSES THE TEMP GAUGE TO HANG UP. *TR
Jan 01, 2010
FUEL PUMP. *TR
Jun 30, 2008
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 complaints
I WAS SOLD A CHEVY CAVALIER WITH BAD BRAKES AND BAD ROTORS AND IT MAKES A BIG NOISE WHEN YOU GO TO TURN TO THE RIGHT NO ACCIDENTS YET. *TR
Jul 29, 2008
DT: 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. SOMETIMES THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT ALLOW THE CONSUMER TO TURN IT TOWARD THE LEFT. THIS HAPPENED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED AT AN INTERSECTION, WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STEER VEHICLE SAFELY TO THE CURB. SHE WAS DRIVING AROUND 20-30 MPH. SOMETIMES THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND TURNED OFF BY ITSELF. THE FIRST TIME THE STEERING PROBLEM OCCURRED WAS ON 7-25-05 ,AND THE LAST TIME WAS ON 7-27-05. THERE WERE NO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. *AK
Jul 28, 2005
SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
SAFETY BELT DRIVER SIDE LOCKS AND CANNOT BE USED. *TR
Dec 10, 2007
SEAT BELTS ARE DEFECTIVE. *JB
May 25, 2006
SEATS
2 complaints
CAVALIER COUPE LS SPORT 2005: THE DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINING SYSTEM IS UNSTABLE. YOU CAN FEEL IT MOVE AND ACTING LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS NOT LIKE THIS WHEN FIRST PURCHASED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING TO MAKE IT STABLE AGAIN. THEIR ONLY RESPONSE WAS, THAT THIS WAS NORMAL, WITH TIME IT BECOMES LOOSE. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE TO MAKE SEATS THAT FEEL FINE AT FIRST, AND A YEAR LATER, BECOME IN THAT CONDITION. YOU DRIVE WITH YOUR BACK REST UNSTEADY AND ERRATIC. THIS CAN CAUSE BACK/NECK PROBLEM IN THE LONG-RUN. (ALSO, THE FRONT SEATS ARE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE, UNPLEASANT ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A LONG COMMUTE, IT ABSOLUTELY HAS NO HEAD-REST SINCE THEY ARE LEANED BACK TOO MUCH, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY WITH YOUR HEAD RESTED AGAINST IT. PLUS, THE FRONT SEATS RECLINING SYSTEM WON'T ALLOW YOU TILT IT FORWARD MUCH, CONSEQUENTLY DRIVING RATHER LEANED BACK MORE THAN USUAL, ON YOUR SEAT.) *JB
May 04, 2007
THE FRONT SEATS MOVE, THEY AREN'T ELECTRIC, HOWEVER THEY MOVE EVER SO SLIGHTLY AND A FEW TIME THEY HAD MOVED TO THE REAR TAKING MY FOOT AWAY FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Jun 16, 2005
STRUCTURE,SEATS
2 complaints
2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVING.*MR THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER BUT THEY CLAIMED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE SEAT. THE CONSUMER SAID HE ALSO GETS SHOCKED BY THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY. *NM
Aug 26, 2005
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE DRIVER DOOR WOULD OPEN WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER MADE SOME ADJUSTMENTS TO THE DOOR. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN HIT BEFORE AND THE PROBLEM MAY CONTINUE DUE TO THE DAMAGES THE VEHICLE HAD SUSTAINED. *JB THE DRIVER DOOR DID NOT CLOSE AFTER ADJUSTMENTS AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER DOOR. THE DRIVER DOOR WOULD OPEN WHILE I THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, MATERIAL WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD, INTERIOR PASSENGER DOOR WAS DAMAGED WHEN PURCHASED, AND THE BACK SEAT WAS DISCOLORED. *SC *JB
Apr 06, 2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
NONE OF THE GAGES WORK DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I'M GOING
Jul 09, 2018
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A REAR END COLLISION THAT TOTALLED CAR. ALSO PASSENGERS SEAT BROKE CAUSING NECK AND RIB INJURY.VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WAITING FOR CONSTRUCTION FLAGMAN.
Nov 14, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER FRACTURED ALONG WITH THE HORN AND THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
Jun 20, 2016
STRUCTURE,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ON OCTOBER 1ST 2015 WE WERE STOPPED FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON THE HIGHWAY. AT THAT TIME WE WERE REAR ENDED BY A HIT AND RUN DRIVER. IMPACT WAS ON THE BUMPER, PASSENGER SIDE. ON IMPACT THE PASSENGER SEAT BROKE AND SLAMMED ME FORWARD THEN BACK INTO A RECLINING POSITION. I WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE.I WAS IN PT FOR 6 WEEKS. ALSO AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.
Feb 21, 2016
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING AND STAYS ON 100 CAR ONLY HAS 35,000 MILES, ALSO THE POWER STEERING LINE BROKE OPEN AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AT TIMES POPS ONTO MY TIRE CAUSING MY CAR TO SLAM FORWARD AND THEN IT RELEASES. I REPLACED THE BRAKE LINE AND THE POWER STEERING LINE BUT THE MAIN PROBLEM IS THE SPEEDOMETER /CLUSTER
Dec 11, 2015
AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
PLEASE CALL ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS WITH THESE CARS, [XXX] IS HOW I THINK ANYTHING WILL GET DONE, JUST CALLED TODAY 02-20-15. GAS GAUGE WENT OUT 02-07-15 ( MILEAGE 40000) AND IS HITTING AGAINST MY TEMP GAUGE SO I DON'T KNOW HOW HIT MY CAR IS GETTING. I REPLACED MY TEMP GAUGE BACK IN 01-07-12 MILEAGE(29111) CAUSE IT WAS HITTING AGAINST MY SPEEDOMETER<--- THIS WAS NOT REPLACED BUT I DONT THINK TILL THIS DAY IT SHOWS THE RIGHT SPEED. AIR BAGS DID NOT WORK BACK IN 2006 CRASH NO FAULT OF THE CAR THEN, SOMEONE HIT ME, SO DONT EVEN KNOW IF THEY WILL. CALLED GM ABOUT THAT IN 2012 AND TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE. FORGOT TO TELL KIMMY ABOUT THIS PROBLEM TODAY. GOOD LUCK GETTING THESE PROBLEMS FIXED. I HAVE TO DRIVE MY KIDS AND FAMILY AROUND ONLY CAR I HAVE SO I HOPE SOMETHING IS FIXED BEFORE WE GET HURT. AND I HOPE FOR THE ONES THAT FIXED THESE REPAIRS GET THERE MONEY BACK IF THEY FIND IT TO BE A ISSUE.. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Feb 20, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN MY CAR UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASED IT'S SPEED TO ABOUT 80-90 MPH. I INITIALLY THOUGHT THE CAR ACCIDENTALLY SOME KIND OF WAY MADE CRUISE CONTROL COME ON. I AM NOT A FAN OF CRUISE CONTROL SO I WOULDN'T HAVE TURNED IT ON. AFTER THE ACCELERATION, I QUICKLY ATTEMPTED TO GET MY CAR BACK DOWN TO NORMAL DRIVING SPEED BECAUSE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND DID NOT WANT TO CRASH WITH ANYONE BY ACCIDENT. I QUICKLY STOMPED MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THIS DID NOT HELP AT ALL. MATTER OF FACT, MY BRAKES LOCKED UP TOO. I COULDN'T CONTROL THE BRAKES NOR THE GAS. THE GAS CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. AT THIS POINT, I AM DOING ABOUT 100 MPH. I THOUGHT QUICKLY AND MANEUVERED MY WAY OUT OF TRAFFIC. I ALMOST HIT SEVERAL CARS BUT THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF PROTECTION AROUND ME BECAUSE I DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A SINGLE SCRATCH ON ME OR THE CAR. THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE DESPITE MY SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO SLOW DOWN. I WAS ABLE TO GAIN A LITTLE CONTROL OF THE CAR BY PUTTING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE UP AND PLACING THE CAR IN NEUTRAL. THIS ONLY SLOWED THE CAR DOWN TO ABOUT 80 MPH. I HAD TO TURN THE SWITCH OFF THE STOP THE CAR. I ATTEMPTED TO CRANK THE CAR BUT THE ENGINE ONLY REVVED UP AND MADE MY CAR SMOKE. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT WAS OUT OF MY CONTROL. I ALMOST LOST MY LIFE AND MAY HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE OF DEATH FOR INNOCENT FAMILIES ON THE ROAD. I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS UNEXPECTEDLY HAD THIS TO HAPPEN. *TR
Dec 17, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
I OWN A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER AND BOUGHT IT FROM A DEALER IN 2008. SINCE THEN ALL OF THE GAUGES ARE NOW INOPERABLE. THIS IS A GREAT INCONVENIENCE, AS WELL AS A SAFETY ISSUE. NOT KNOWING HOW FAST YOU ARE GOING, HOW MUCH GAS YOU HAVE, OR WHAT THE TEMPERATURE IS CAN BECOME A HUGE ISSUE, NOT TO MENTION COSTLY. NOW, I KNOW THIS IS NOT THE FIRST COMPLAINT ON THESE ISSUES AND I FEEL THAT SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THEM. IF ALL OF THESE COMPLAINTS ARE OUT, THERE MUST BE A PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS FROM THE FACTORY. I HOPE THIS MATTER IS BEING INVESTIGATED AND NOT JUST PUT TO THE SIDE TO CLAIM THAT IT MUST BE SOMETHING THAT THE DRIVERS ARE CAUSING. PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT THE INTENTIONS ARE OF GM OR WHOMEVER IS RESPONSIBLE. WE PAID FOR THESE VEHICLES, WHICH ARE FAIRLY GOOD ONES, CAN SOMEONE PLEASE MAKE THE DECISION TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mar 26, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS ON MY WAY HOME TODAY AND THINK GOD MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING..MY GAUGES ARE NOT WORKING ON THE CAR WHICH IS DOES FROM TIME TO TIME. WE MERGE ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND THE GAS PEDAL ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP IT JUST KEEP GETTING FASTER,, MY BRAKES WOULD NOT EVEN STOP IT OR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE EITHER..WE HAD TO RUN SOME RED LIGHTS BECAUSE WE COULD NOT STOP IT SO WE COULD TRY TO GET HOME WITHOUT CRASHING THE CAR TO STOP IT BUT WE COULD SLOW IT DOWN PUTTING IT IN NEUTRAL BUT IT WAS BURNING UP THE BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION. FINALLY WE GOT IN FRONT MY HOUSE AND HAD TO PUT IT IN PARK FAST JUST TO STOP IT. THE GAS PEDAL ONLY ACCELERATES AND THE BRAKES DON'T EVEN WORK ON IT...WE COULD OF DIED TODAY!!! I'M SO GLAD I WAS NOT DRIVING IT..I WOULD OF HAD TO CALL 911 AND HAVE THE COPS BOX ME IN TO STOP. I MESSED UP MY BRAKES AND TRANSMISSION ON IT JUST TO STOP IT TODAY. I WENT ONLINE TO CHECK FOR ANY RECALLS AND I SEE THAT PEOPLE HAD PROBLEMS BUT NO RECALLS...I SAW MY LIFE FLASH FOR MY EYES TODAY AND PUT MY TRUST IN MY CAR EVERYDAY THINKING THAT THEY MADE IT RIGHT..??? *TR
Jan 22, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
1ST ISSUE WAS THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED MALFUNCTIONING OFF & ON. IT SHOWS GOING MUCH FASTER THAN CAR REALLY IS GOING. DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. 2ND ISSUE WAS WARNING LIGHT WHICH A STATION TOLD ME THAT THE CODE IS FOR A MALFUNCTION IN THE FUEL LINE, IT SHOWS A MAJOR LEAK, BUT REPAIRMEN COULD FIND NO REAL LEAK. WARNING LIGHT DOES GO OFF & ON, SO NOT ON ALL THE TIME. 3RD ISSUE WAS OFF & ON THE FRONT DRIVER & PASSENGER WINDOWS START ROLLING DOWN OR UP AND THEN JUST QUIT, BUT START WORKING AGAIN AFTER SHUTTING OFF ENGINE A COUPLE TIMES. 4TH ISSUE WAS THE RPM METER STARTED DOING WHAT THE SPEEDOMETER HAD BEEN DOING. 5TH ISSUE IS THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER STOPPED WORKING. THAT'S THE ONLY ONE THAT HASN'T "FIXED" ITSELF. ALL THE OTHERS ARE OFF & ON WORKING OR NOT WORKING. THE WIPER WAS THE LATEST INCIDENT WITH ALL OF THEM STARTING IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS. *TR
Jan 07, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A 2005 CHEVY CAVALIER IN OCTOBER 2005. MY CAR WAS PURCHASED WITH BAD OR NO SHOCKS AND WITHIN THE FIRST 1 TO 2 YEARS MY TRUNK INTERIOR LIGHT BLEW OFF THE WIRE SOUNDING LIKE A BOMB. THEN MY DRIVER REAR DOOR WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN (DUE TO THE LINKAGES). SHORTLY AFTER THAT THE PASSENGER REAR DOOR WOULD NOT SHUT BECAUSE THE LATCH STUCK (HAD TO BUNGY STRAP IT) THEN GOT IT FIXED TO SHUT THEN IT WOULD NOT OPEN (DUE TO LINKAGES) BOTH FRONT DOORS ARE MESSED UP AS WELL. ( DRVIER SIDE DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND POASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT ALWAYS CATCH WHEN YOU SHUT IT). MY RADIO DOES NOT SHUT OFF WHEN DRIVER DOOR IS OPEN LIKE IT SHOULD. MY INTERIOR BULB HAD TO BE TAKEN OUT DUE TO NEVER SHUTTING OFF AFTER DOORS WERE CLOSED. MY DRIVER WINDOW MAKES NOISE WHEN OPENING IT.(MANUAL WINDOW CRANK). MY GUAGES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY EITHER. I CONTACTED GM AND THEY SAID TO TAKE MY CAR IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT AND REPAIRED BUT I CAN NOT AFFORD THE WORK TO BE DONE, THE PRICE FOR A RENTAL, OR TO MISS WORK. I HAD THE CAR FOR 6.5 YEARS (ALMOST) BUT THE AGE OF THE CAR SHOULD HAVE NTOHING TO DO WITH EVERYTHING GOING WRONG WITH THE LINKAGES AND ELECTRICAL. PASSENGERS HAVE TO CRAWL OVER THE FRONT SEAT TO GET INTO THE BACK. ANY INFORMATION IS APPRECIATED. BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME IS EMAIL AND I WILL RESPOND IF A NUMBER IS LEFT. I NEED ANSWERS TO WHAT CAN BE DONEFINANCIALLY I CAN NOT AFFORD ANYTHING. I BELIEVE THAT I MAY HAVE BEEN SOLD A LEMON. I HAD TO REPLACE MY TRUNK LATCH DUE TO IT NOT WANTING TO CLOSE. *TT
Jan 20, 2012
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD MY CAR SINCE 2004 AND I LOVED IT WHEN I FIRST DROVE IT OFF THE CAR LOT. THEN I HAVE HAD PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM! MY GAUGES MESS UP ALL THE TIME. I CAN GET INTO MY CAR AND START IT UP AND IT WILL SAY I'M DOING 70 MPH AND I'M NOT MOVING. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY CLUTCH TWICE IN A YEAR. IT WOULD BE REALLY NICE IF CHEVROLET WOULD DO A RECALL ON THE GAUGES WITH ALL OF THE PROBLEMS THAT PEOPLE ARE HAVING!! *TR
Dec 12, 2011
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
I CURRENTLY HAVE A 2005 CHEVY CAVALIER THAT I PURCHASED IN 2005. WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF HAVING THE CAR MY BACK DOORS DO NOT OPERATE, DO NOT OPEN. MY FRONT DOORS RECENTLY HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES IN NOT WANTING TO SHUT. THERE IS SOMETHING WITH THE LINKAGES. I HAVE ALSO HAD ISSUES WITH THE TRUNK, IT BLEW OFF THE WIRES AND SOUNDED LIKE A BOMB. AND MY DOME LIGHT GOT TO WHERE IT WOULD NOT SHUT OFF SO WE REMOVED THE BULB. MY RADIO DOES NOT SHUT OFF WHEN DOOR OPENS, IT PLAYS FOR 10 MINUTES AFTERWARDS. MY CAR DID NOT HAVE SHOCKS WHEN PURCHASED IT, IT IS BECOMING ONE BIG HEADACHE. I DRIVE ONLY CHEVROLET VEHICLES BUT THIS CAR IS MAKING ME WANT TO DRIVE SOMETHING OTHER THEN A CHEVY. IS THERE ANY RECALLS ON 2005 CAVALIERS? OR WHAT CAN I DO. I CAN NOT AFFORD A NEW CAR WITH WORKING PART TIME AND THIS IS NOT VERY SAFE. *TR
Sep 01, 2011
EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2005 CHEVY CAVALIER ABOUT A MONTH AGO MY GAUGES WONT WORK. THE SPEED AND COOLANT TEMP. GAUGE ARE NOT ACCURATE AT ALL, THE SPEED GAUGE EITHER STARTS AT 70 AND GOES BEYOND THE 120MPH MARK OR JUST STAYS ON ZERO WHICH I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT SPEED IM GOING. I HEARD PEOPLE GOT THE GAUGES REPLACED BUT STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON CLUSTER GAUGES. ONCE AGAIN MY SPEEDOMETER AND COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE DON'T WORK. THANK YOU *TR
May 25, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2005 CAVALIER WHICH I PURCHASED WITH 17,000 MILES ON IT. I AM CURRENTLY AT 28,500 APPROXIMATELY. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE, GAS GAUGE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. IT ALSO APPEARS TO BE ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN. I HAVE CHECKED SEVERAL WEBSITES AND FIND THAT THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER ISSUES, I AM EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH MY HORN (I AM NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE RELATIONSHIP THEY COMPONENTS OF A CAR HAVE WITH EACH OTHER). MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT CHEVY DID A RECALL DO TO DEFECTS WITH STEERING PROBLEMS IN THE 2005 CAVALIERS. COULD THE PROBLEMS THAT I AND OTHER ARE EXPERIENCING BE A PART OF THAT RECALL, SINCE IT IS ALL APART OF THE DASHBOARD BE COMMON FOR THE YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL OF MY CAR?
May 13, 2011
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHICCO KEYFIT 30 CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT, MODEL NUMBER 05-07903-7200070, MANUFACTURED 10/01/2009. THE CHILD WAS SECURED IN A REARFACING INFANT CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT EQUIPPED WITH A SUN VISOR. THE PLASTIC TUBING WITHIN THE SUN VISOR FABRIC SLIPPED OUT AND THE CHILD INSERTED THE LONG PLASTIC TUBING INSIDE OF THE MOUTH. THE CHILD SUSTAINED SCRATCHES TO THE FACE DURING THE HANDLING OF THE PLASTIC TUBING. THE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT WAS INSTALLED WITH THE LATCH SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
Feb 09, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A 2005 CHEVY CAVALIER NOVEMBER 2004. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. AS OF DEC. 2009 MY CARS ODOMETER HAS STOPPED WORKING AND THE GAS GAUGE IS NOT ACCURATE. ALSO MY DASHBOARD SIGNALS ABS, TRAC OFF, AND THE SERVICE SIGN COME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. THESE SIGNS COME ON WHEN I AM REVERSING THE CAR AND OCCASIONALLY WHILE DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT. THESE ARE ALL ISSUES THAT ARE NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ON A CAR BUT RATHER A DEFECT. THEREFORE, I HOPE SOMEONE WILL LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE FURTHER. *TR
Sep 08, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
HORN CONTACT BEHIND AIRBAG WAS RECENTLY CRAZY GLUED, TO RESTORE HORN, AND SPEEDO & CLUSTER REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE CLUSTER BY CHEVY, OR REMOVAL & REBUILD OF GAUGE STEPPER MOTORS THROUGH EBAY MOTORS. USE FROOGLE.COM AND ENTER"REPAIR CAVALIER SPEEDOMETER" TO SEARCH. MY SPEEDO ONLY ON MY CLUSTER ERRATIC FOR 20K MILES. I USE MY TACHOMETER TO GUESTIMATE HIGHWAY SPEEDS,2,500 RPM IS 55. I HAVE 120K NOW ON THE CAR, OTHERWISE BULLETPROOF. JUST TOSSING OUT BRAKE ROTORS NOW, THAT'S IT. I USED SYNTHETIC OIL FROM THE START, VERY SMOOTH CAR, @ NORMAL SPEEDS.NEEDS INTAKE AND WHEELS FOR SPEEDING, OVER 65. ENGINE HAS PLENTY OF GO OVER THAT, BUT BASE BRAKES, WHEELS AND INTAKE AREN'T SPEEDWORTHY, BUT IT IS A BASE MODEL SO OK. KEEP THE TIE RODS GREASED, AIR FILTERS CHANGED AFTER WINTER AS THEY ARE EASILY SERVICEABLE UNLIKE MOST THAT AREN'T. *TR
Aug 16, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
ON MY 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, THE ENGINE REPEATEDLY CUTS OUT, STALLS, WHILE IDLING OR TURNING, ESPECIALLY IN HOT WEATHER. IT STALLED OUT 5 TIMES IN 2 MILES THE OTHER DAY AND I HAD TO LEAVE IT AT THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP. IT HAS BEEN THERE A WEEK AND THEY CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHY IT IS STALLING. AFTER GOING ONLINE AND READING ABOUT MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR, 2004 AND 2005 AT LEAST, I FELT I SHOULD REPORT IT. *TR
Jul 08, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
POWER WINDOW FAILURE, WINDOWS STUCK, REPLACED WINDOW MOTOR 2 TIMES, FAILURE AGAIN, UNABLE TO OPEN OR CLOSE WINDOWS, GAS GAUGE AND SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING. *TR
Jun 27, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2005 CHEVY CAVALIER LS SPORT. THE GAS GAUGE DOESN'T WORK WITH IT, WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR NONE OF THE GAUGES WORKED, THEY FIXED EVERYTHING BUT THE GAS GAUGE STILL DOESN'T WORK. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IF U RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE HIGHWAY OR DOWNTOWN IT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF YOU!! CHEVY VEHICLES ARE THE MOST CRAPPYEST VEHICLES EVER!!! MY CAR ONLY HAS 53 THOUSAND ON IT AND SO FAR THE AXEL IS BAD AND ALL OF MY MOTOR MOUNTS ARE BROKE EXCEPT ONE AND I HAVE THIS ANNOYING CRACKING NOISE ALL THE TIME AND MY ABS, SERVICE AND TRAC OFF LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME!!! MY ENGINE FAN ALSO DOESN'T RUN, SO WHEN MY CAR SITS THERE AND IDLES MY TEMP GAUGE GOES UP, SO I HAVE TO JUST SHUT OFF MY CAR SO IT DOESN'T OVERHEAT. *TR
Apr 22, 2010
STEERING,STRUCTURE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS SERIOUS PROBLEMS TEMPERATURE GAUGE SHOWS THE CAR IS OVER HEATING AND INTERFERES WITH THE SPEEDOMETER ALSO THE SPEEDOMETER WILL SHOW 110MPH WHILE SITTING IN PARK OR WHILE DOING 65MPH DROP AND SHOW NO SPEED. ALSO THE FRONT OF THE DASH CRACKS OUT AND CAN PRODUCE SHARP PIECES THAT CAN CUT THROUGH THE SKIN EASILY. ALSO THE STEERING HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 2005 COBALTS AT LOW SPEEDS SOMETIMES THE CAR IS VERY HARD TO TURN. *TR
Mar 10, 2010
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TL*THE DRIVER RENTED A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE DRIVER WAS HIT HEAD ON BY AN OUT OF CONTROL 2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. BOTH VEHICLES WERE DESTROYED. THERE WERE FOUR FATALITIES AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH. THE HIGHLANDER SPEED INCREASED UP TO 85 MILES PER HOUR AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE CONTACT DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE MILEAGE WAS ON THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CRASH OCCURRED. UPDATED 04/07/10. UPDATED 06/18/10
Feb 25, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
REAR DIRECTIONAL TURN SIGNALS HAVE STOPPED OPERATING ( LEFT REAR SIGNAL LAMP) FRONT LEFT SIGNAL LAMP OPERATES AT A RAPID RATE, LEFT REAR SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT FLASH, BUT BOTH REAR LAMP BULBS ARE ILLUMINATED. *TR
Jan 26, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THERE WAS AN UNINTENDED INCREASE IN THE ACCELERATION. THE ENGINE REVVED EXTREMELY HIGH WHICH CAUSED THE ABS, ENGINE, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT INDICATORS TO ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL INTERMITTENTLY. IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN DRIVING NORMALLY. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER WINDOW MECHANISM ALSO FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE WINDOW MOTOR WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, WHEN THE WINDOW WAS ACTIVATED THE RESPONSE TIME WAS SLOW WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED THE WINDOW SHIELD WIPERS TO MALFUNCTION. THE SPEED ODOMETER AND RPM GAUGES DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS WHICH COULD BE RELATED TO THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY EXHIBITING REDUCE ENGINE POWER. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERNS OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERNS OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,400.
Oct 20, 2009
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
FAULTY GAUGES CLUSTER. THE GAS, TEMPERATURE, SPEEDOMETER, AND RPM GAUGES STOP WORKING IN A WEEKLY BASIS FOR SEVERAL DAYS. *TR
Jun 28, 2009
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH NO LONGER LATCHES ONTO THE VEHICLE. WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR ALWAYS OPENS. THE DRIVER MUST HOLD THE DOOR IN ORDER TO PREVENT IT FROM OPENING WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH. HE HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAS NOT FOUND ANY RECALLS. HE BELIEVES THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 68,480. UPDATED 07/01/09 *BF THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR LATCHES WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. UPDATED 07/02/09.*JB
Jun 11, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING AT 32200 MILES, WENT TO DEALER, SAID APPROXIMATE COST IS $500.00, TALKED WITH MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT IS VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON ALL GM MID 2000'S CARS AND TRUCKS. CHECKED ONLINE, FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND A COUPLE PLACES THAT SAID GM IS TAKING CARE OF THE PROBLEMS ON THE TRUCKS UNDER 70,000 MILES BUT NOT THE CARS. I CONSIDER THE SPEEDOMETER TO BE SAFETY RELATED ON A CAR AS WELL AS ON A TRUCK AND DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY GM WILL NOT TAKE CARE OF A PROBLEM THAT THEY HAVE BEEN AWARE OF FOR A COUPLE YEARS. *TR
Apr 17, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT IT FAILED TO STOP. HE NOTICED THAT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY AND CRASHED WAS INCREASED. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE DEALER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 58,000. UPDATED 05/06/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO CLUTCH TUBING AND IT RUBBED IN TWO PLACES. THE CONSUMER WIFE HAD NO CLUTCH AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. UPDATED 05/08/09.*JB
Jan 02, 2009
STRUCTURE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE SPEEDOMETER HAS GONE HAYWIRE. IT GETS STUCK AT THE FAR RIGHT END SHOWING OVER 110 MPH WHEN I'M DRIVING ONLY 20 MPH. WHEN COMPLETELY STOPPED, IT WILL SHOW 60 TO 70 MPH AS THE SPEED. ONCE IN A GREAT WHILE, IT WILL WORK FOR A FEW MINUTES OR SO. I DO NOT KNOW HOW FAST I AM ACTUALLY GOING AND THIS IS A VERY REAL SAFETY HAZARD. I'VE BEEN TOLD I MIGHT HAVE TO REPLACE MY DASH AND THIS COULD BE VERY COSTLY- I HAVE ONLY 26,000 MILES ON MY 2005 CAVALIER, HAVE OWNED FOR LESS THAN 4 YEARS, AND HAVE 2 YEARS YET TO PAY ON MY LOAN. *TR
Oct 29, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ABOUT A WEEK AFTER BUYING THE CAR, MY BREAK LIGHT COMES ON AND MY BRAKES STARTED GRINDING AND THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE, I TOOK THE CAR IN AND HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED AND WAS ALSO TOLD I PROBABLY HAD AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND OUT FROM THE DIAGNOSTICS TEST. ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER I HAD TO GO BACK WITH SAME PROBLEM. NOW, AS IN TODAY, 6 MONTHS LATER, THE SAME THING IS GOING ON. NOW I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY I SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM AGAIN. *NM
Sep 13, 2006
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SINCE PURCHASE THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES DUE TO THE ROTORS WARPING AND A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE FIRST BRAKE REPLACEMENT WAS AT 3,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. ON MAY 23, 2006 WHILE MAKING TURNS AT 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL FROZE. IN AN ATTEMPT TO FREE THE STEERING, THE CONTACT PULLED THE WHEEL SO HARD THAT SOMETHING BROKE WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP THEREFORE, IT IS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHAT REPAIRS ARE NECESSARY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SWAY BAR INSULATOR. UPDATED 06/16/06. *JB
May 24, 2006
TIRES
1 complaint
2005 CHEVY CAVALIER RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT. *TS THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE OFF THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER THEN STRUCK A POST AND A GUARD RAIL. *JB
Dec 22, 2005
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
REQUEST FOR AIR BAG DISCONNECTION FOR 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. *MR THE VEHICLE MANUAL STATED THAT IF ANYONE WAS CLOSE TO ANY AIR BAG, WHEN AND IF IT INFLATES, ONE CAN BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED INCLUDING CHILDREN. *SC
Apr 06, 2005
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier Problems in 3 Steps
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Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
2
Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
3
Check Safety Issues
Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your CHEVROLET dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier have?
The 2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier currently has 287 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier?
The most common problems reported for the 2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier?
You can report safety problems with your 2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2005 CHEVROLET Cavalier. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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