Ignition Switch problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

18 problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2004

The consumer turned on the engine and noticed smoke coming through the ignition switch, two minutes later, the steering wheel was on fire. Dealer notified. Consumer indicated there was a NHTSA recall on this issue.

2 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2004

Having problems with stalling, placed other complaints recently. Steering locking up and fixed more part in vechile, now might be relating to the ignition switch recall, which my mechanic has found was inproperlly placed in car. Called the dealership and since it has been over 1 year and 12,000 miles, they will charge me a labor fee and also the part fee. Could this become any worse gm??????.

3 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2003

The recall which was performed on the vehicle failed. Recall # 02 v0 70 000.

4 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2003

I am wondering if the proper recall work was done to my vehicle at koon's Chevrolet. I asked what was required for the campaign # 02v070000 (the ignition switch recall) the mechanic that explained it to me did not use the words relay kit. He described a cable harness to hold wires back.

5 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2002

Prior to recall notification, consumers vehicle stalled out on the street. Consumers vehicle was towed to the dealer for the recall repair. Safety recall 02002-s.

6 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2002

Ignition switch recall was performed on 16 August 2002. On 23 August 2002 after being parked for 10 minutes vehicle ignited key was not in ignition. Please add damage to vehicle. Mr.

7 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2002

Consumer states while wating on an appointment to have recall for the ignition switch done, consumer feels the dealership is giving her the run around.

8 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2002

Nhtsa recall 02-v-070-000/ manufacturer recall 02008 on ignition switch. Recall could not be serviced due to parts not available at the dandy brothers Chevrolet: 276-386-3111 until June of 2002 consumer being concern if problem occurs before part is available manufacture was notified.

9 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2002

Ignition switch will not connect when applying key inside of ignition. Dealership is aware of problem.

10 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2002

Recal 02 v 070 000 concerning ignition switch. Dealer stated parts were not available until June. Consumer felt vehicle may catch on fire. Please provide any further information.

11 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2001

No parts avaliable for recall repairs on ignition switch. Kit won't be avaliable until July. Lee mitsubushi, consumer, will fill in further information.

12 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1999

Prior to recall notification (02v070000) consumers vehicle experienced the same failure, consumer was informed by the dealership that a refund would be in order, however consumer still had not received any compensation, consumer was then informed that the reimbusement was denied stating that the recall was not covered.

13 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 04/22/1999

Aftering trying to start the vehicle twice, vehicle caught on fire in the ignition switch area and burned. The vehicle was totalled.

14 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

The consumer received a recall notice (024070000) on defective ignition. Consumer is asking the dealer to give her an earlier date to fix the vehicle.

15 Ignition Switch problem

Consumer received a recall 02v070000 regarding ignition switch. Had vehicle serviced at dealer ship. However, after vehicle was serviced it caught on fire. Dealer was notified, but refused to service vehicle.

16 Ignition Switch problem

Consumer was not satisfied with work done on vehicle. After recall 02v070000 repairs were done, , vehicle stalled again. Almost lost his live twice.

17 Ignition Switch problem

Vehicle began having problems prior to recall 02v07, engine light illuminated, vehicle experienced hard starts after sitting overnight, would stall and had no power, dealer replaced several components to correct this and consumer is requesting reimbursement for the unnecessary replacement parts.

18 Ignition Switch problem

Consumer spoke with manufacturer regarding NHTSA recall notice o2v070000, manufacturer's recall 14779. However, vecihle was inoperable, consumer requested that Chevrolet have vehicle towed, Chevrolet refused.



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