Electrical System Related Problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Table 1 shows 17 common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition switch (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition (eight problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

The Ignition Switch problem

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the key could not be inserted all the way in the ignition. Also, the contact stated that in order to turn on the vehicle the key needed to be slightly out of the ignition switch.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

While turning right consumer was unable to steer. This caused the vehicle to stall. Consumer restarted the vehicle, and took it to the dealer for inspection. The cause of the problem had not been determined.   Read details...

The Electrical System problem

The gas gauge is going haywire. It pegs to the "f", and then immediately pegs to the "e", even though the tank is half full. The gauge then jumps around the middle form one side to the other side. It is impossible to tell how much is in the tank.   Read details...


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