Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Table 1 shows six common exterior lighting related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. The number one most common problem is related to the headlight switch (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light (three problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Chevrolet Cavalier


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

The Headlight Switch problem

Headlight switch has failed 3 times in 3 years. Neither low or high beams will work making driving at night unsafe. Switch replaced in October 2004, October 2006 and October 2007. The switch from October 2004 had an electrical burning smell coming from it for the two years it was installed while   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

Driver's side and passenger's side brake lights failed to come on their own. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake light bulbs needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Headlamps failed on interstate,came back on but would flicker, dealer found 4 wires with corrosion. Dealer unable to find noise in suspension.   Read details...


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