Windshield problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Four problems related to windshield have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2000

Inside trim along windshield cracked through. Replacement cost is $775. I have my doubts as whether this was a new car at time of purchase for the following reasons: about 2 years ago my daughter scraped the right side of the car. While having it repaired the independent collision repair shop commented if the car had been in a previous wreck. I told the shop owner that the car was bought new and was not involved in a wreck. On 10 oct. 2000 I took the car into bachman Chevrolet to have the cracked dash trim assess (gm case c1837827). The service manager called me at home to inform me that it would cost $775 to replace the trim. He proceeded to question me about the car being in a wreck. I informed him that the car was not involved in a wreck and it was bought new from his employer. Based on the above statements I now have my doubts about the car. .

2 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2000

Neither of the only 2 windows will roll down or up due to the failure of the motors. The first motor failed at 50k miles, the seond at 60k miles. In the event of an accident, progress would be impeded or prevented due to these failures. Dt.

3 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 01/06/1998

Rear windshield broke for unknown reason.

4 Windshield problem

W/soft ray,soft flo; design feature causes blindness due to poor tinting when sun comes through front. Please describe details. Tt.


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