Six problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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Approxiamately 2 months into owning the vehicle the problems started. First the seat belt covers snapped off, I've had to have the steering stabilizers replaced 3 times already, the air conditioner which is rarely used failed at about 55-60,000 miles, the battery busted and leaked on the entire right side under hood, the jack was warped, the gas guage reads incorrectly, the sunroof stopped working after 30000 miles, dash rattles, glove box will not stay closed, pass seat gets stuck when you move it forward, the gas pedal gets stuck and you have to apply more force than usual to get it moving, drivers door does not close all the way, more air than normal comes into vehicle, thermostat failed at 30000 miles, installed sidewinder 6500 car alarm which failed to operate after the battery busted, plus numerous other problems not mentioned here.
Air bag stays on, 3 modules replaced, problem still present. Horn would not work with steering wheel straight, replaced cancelling cam. Ok. Car would not drive straight, replaced steering gear box, ok. A/c rumbles at idle when hot, replaced belt and tensioner, problem still present but not as loud. Dome light stays on, replaced alarm module, ok.
False deployment of air bags caused damage to vehicle (undercarriage) when consumer had to drive off road.
Low speed collision and false deployment of air bags resulting in damage to vehicle and burns to arms and face.
The car has front airbags, the rear seat folds down to extend the trunk area. This can be done by pulling the strap with one finger . Where do I safely secure a rear facing infant car seat and a two month old child? in calling the dealer I was told of the complicated lengthy process required to get permission to remove the airbag. Then there is a $500 charge which I can't afford. Can she safely ride in this new car tomorrow? which is worse a minor rear end accident which could drop the seat on top of the car seat and child, or an accident capable of deploying the airbag and probably causing the seat to drop.