Side/rear Glass problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Six problems related to side/rear glass have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/rear Glass problem

Failure Date: 08/07/2004

My driver window came off the track and fell down to the bottom of the door-the glass didnt brake but it fell for no reason-it could have shattered-is this a common occurance??its a 1997 chevy Cavalier-2 door.

2 Side/rear Glass problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2004

Incident to report: 97 Chevrolet Cavalier back window cracked when closed door. This resulted in broken glass all over my infant's car sit and toys. If my infant was in the car at the time, she would have suffered major injury.

3 Side/rear Glass problem

Failure Date: 05/09/2001

Back glass leaking due to urethane not attached to body of vehicle in left upper corner at time of installation.

4 Side/rear Glass problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2000

Rear window dislodged & flew out of the back while driving 45mph. Adhesive had melted from the heat & made the rear window loose. Have taken pictures. Have not been to dealer.

5 Side/rear Glass problem

Failure Date: 05/28/1999

Rear window blew out and exploded; causing glass to shatter. Dealer notifed and refused to replace window unless cost goes to consumer.

6 Side/rear Glass problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1997

Back half of vehicle leaks, trunk filled with water and back seat wet.




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