Body problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Four problems related to body have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2017

I heard vibration by the rear drivers side wheel. I inspected the vehicle and noticed I could actually move (wobble) the wheel, it came loose from the frame according to 3 car shops. I even took it to a chevy dealership, it was deemed unsafe to drive. Also the frame is completely corroded, there are parts of the unibody frame that are just missing due to rust and corrosion. The rest of the car is in very good shape, but due to the frame issue its now unsafe to drive and way too expensive to repair. Any recalls on the 1998 Cavalier?.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2013

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that while traveling 15 mph, the sub frame fractured. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was determined that the sub frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 120,000.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 12/03/2012

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that she experienced difficulty steering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that the sub frame failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 155,000 and the current mileage was 156,000.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2009

The 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier starts to shake when it reaches 60 mph or more. It is a horrible feeling.


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