Nine problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
This car has been in the family for most of its life. When my sister bought it. She would have trouble with it starting up. She would have to try several times before it would finally start up. Im not sure of the problem. I was told it could be the ignition switch. But this has been replaced twice. This gets expensive when you do this? I was wondering if there was any other complaints with this.
Recall 04v036000 concerning ignition switch failure. After taking the vehicle to dealer for recall repairs the vehicle did not start. Consumer had to have the vehicle towed to the dealer to do recall repairs again.
04 v 036 000/ignition switch: consumer has a concern that the dealer was unable to honor the recall because no parts were available. Please provide any further information.
Consumer received recall concerning ignition switch failure. The dealer performed the recall repairs, but before the consumer could get home, the vehicle was having problems. The engine light had also illuminated. The consumer had problems starting the vehicle before the she received the recall. The consumer continued to have problems with the vehicle after the recall was performed, the dealer continued to tell the consumer that they did their part and anything further would cost the consumer.
I have replaced the ignition switch in my 1998 Cavalier 3 times in the past three years - this is not a cheap endeavor. I know there was a recall on 1995-1997 - but what about 1998?.
The consumer replaced the battery twice in two years before receiving recall o4v036000 notice concerning the ignition switch in March 2004. The owner made an appointment to have the repair work done. The dealer installed a relay kit and recharged the battery. The vehicle was taken home and worked fine for three or four weeks. The owner continued to have problems with the battery draining, and having to jump start the vehicle. The battery was replaced at least one other time in November 2004. The owner talked with the dealer but was unsuccessful in getting the vehicle repaired under recall. The dealer actually wanted to charge for checking as to why the battery was draining instead of replacing the ignition switch as stated in the recall notice. Owner has talked with ronald berkan at general motors, who contacted the dealer and was told that the kit was placed in the vehicle as required by the recall. Mr. Berkan also stated that the ignition switch was not involved. There was nothing else that gm would do under this recall. Consumer is afraid that if recall work is not performed the ignition switch could cause a fire. Still having problems and now has to jump start vehicle every 24 hours.
Consumer states that steering column caught on fire when key was turned to start position. Vehicle checked by dealer who advised that the internal switch had melted.
Nhtsa 04v036000\ ignition \switch. While the vehicle was parked on the driveway it caught on fire. The next door neighbor ran and remove the battery from the vehicle. The fire was coming from the driver side dashboard. The local fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer to get the remedy done. The problem with the ignition switch still occurs. Please provide further details.