Axle Assembly Problems of Chevrolet Cavalier

Chevrolet Cavalier owners have reported 5 problems related to axle assembly (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Cavalier based on all problems reported for the Cavalier.

1 Axle Assembly problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 06/23/2003

While driving on a back road between 25-30 mph vehicle started pulling to left. This resulted in the vehicle crashing into an embankment. Upon impact, the vehicle turned around and went backwards 15 yards. The vehicle was totaled. The driver had to climb out of the window to exist the vehicle. The police officer indicated that this occurred due to an equipment failure. The axle broke on the rear passenger wheel.

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2 Axle Assembly problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 02/01/2001

A grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline.

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3 Axle Assembly problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 07/08/2000

Right wheel axle twisted off vehicle, resulting in a collision/minor injuries.

4 Axle Assembly problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 08/25/1997

While driving 60 mph the rear axle fell off, causing driver to have a major crash. The vehicle was totalled. This happened without warning.

5 Axle Assembly problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier

Consumer states the trans axle drifts back when on a hill.

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