Two problems related to trunk lid lock have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier based on all problems reported for the 2003 Cavalier.
While driving 55 mph,= the trunk came open and would not stay latch. Dealer was not notified. Vehicle experienced grinding/scraping noise when backing up or coming to a stop. Dealer was notified. Dealer had turn the front rotors twice and the problem recurred.
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. The trunk latch broke approximately 3 or 4 weeks after purchase. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and it was replaced. Then, a couple of months later it happened again, and the fourth latch for was put on the vehicle. Currently, the consumer has an appointment a tdealer to have the fifth latch installed. The last time it was installed the consumer requested they put in a latch from a different vehicle and that one lasted 8 months. The manager stated there were no problems with this vehicle but there were other customers in the waiting area that had problems with this same vehicle. The warranty expired, and the consumer will have to pay for the service.