Six problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving fuel regulator failed and gas went through the motor, and the motor blew up. Vehicle towed to the dealer. Engine and was removed and replaced. In addition, consumer stated that after purchase of vehicle the computer when out.
Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for a relay switch. After receiving the vehicle it was making a winning noise, and the clock on the radio was flickering. Dealer stated the alternator was defective.
Consumer complained about an electrical system problem. Since purchasing vehicle in 1999 consumer had this vehicle back and forth in the repair shop, and mechanics kept telling her that there was nothing wrong with vehicle. Also, since purchasing vehicle 4 batteries burned out. Vehicle had left consumer stranded, and she had it towed to dealers, and once to her home. Once consumer was told by mechanic that the electrical problem was solved, but vehicle still needed an alternator.
I purchase a used 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier from a Chevrolet dealer in hamilton NJ. Since the time of purchase in late 2001, the car has been in service many times for the windows and locks not working among other things, and has had three driver's side window regulators replaced. Each time I was told a new regulator was put in. When I questioned the quality of the regulators, the dealer told me my complaint was with gm and not them because they get their parts from gm. How can the window regulators be "bad" three times in less than a year? besides the windows, I've had problems with automatic locks not working and the drivers side door not closing. The car is still under warranty but what happens when the warrenty expires and I need yet another window regulator? I do not qualify for the NJ used car lemon law because the problems began three months beyond the limitation date, even though I met every other qualification.
Alternator failed and was replaced.
Car was purchased as a demo vehicle from the dealer but is still covered under the manufactuerer's original expressed warranty. First failure resulted in car stalling and towed and battery replacement by owner (6/00). Battery light illuminated and car taken to original dealer (casa Chevrolet) on 8/11/00, dealer could not duplicate problem. Car then taken to second gm dealership (galles Chevrolet) on 8/21/00, alternator failed test and replaced. Battery light illuminated again and car stalled and towed to galles Chevrolet on 9/22/00, fuse link at starter replaced. Battery light illuminated and car stalled and towed to galles Chevrolet on 10/04/00, alternator failed test and replaced. Battery light illuminated and car was driven to galles Chevrolet on 10/10/00, pcm replaced. In all instances the dealer could not duplicate the failure. Battery light illuminated on 10/17/00 but is intermittent and car has not stalled to date. Letter sent to manufactuer requesting repurchase of vehicle under lemon laws for failure/inability to repair the same defect while under warranty.