Headlight Switch problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Six problems related to headlight switch have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Headlight Switch problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2007

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 the headlights were turned on.

2 Headlight Switch problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2005

The vehicle's headlamp switch failed and was replaced twice.

3 Headlight Switch problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2003

The headlight switch failed.

4 Headlight Switch problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2003

Headlight switch failed. Headlights will not go on, (high or low beam) results in unable to drive to and from work at night.

5 Headlight Switch problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2000

Headlight switch fails to turn on low beams.

6 Headlight Switch problem

Head light switch failed at night while driving causing poor visibility. Nlm.


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