Frame And Members Problems of Chevrolet Cavalier

Chevrolet Cavalier owners have reported 10 problems related to frame and members (under the structure 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 Frame And Members problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 06/25/2013

The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, the mechanic stated the passenger and driver side of the frame was completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

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2 Frame And Members problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 01/01/2011

No events except the sub frame just split in half ,causing the vehical has verry little controle and pulls eraticly from one way to another, had to replace the sub frame.

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3 Frame And Members problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 08/05/2010

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that when he took the vehicle to a repair shop, he was informed that the entire frame was covered with rust and that the model was notorious for that type of failure. The contact stated that the frame could not be repaired. The contact called the dealer who stated that there were no related recalls. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 112,000.

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4 Frame And Members problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 06/28/2009

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. While driving 60 mph the vehicle will begin to vibrate. Also when striking a small bump on the road way, the vehicle will fish tail. During the installation of new tires, she was advised that the vehicles sub frame had corrosion. It cost $3500. 00 to repair the frame. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 170000. The current mileage was 172000.

5 Frame And Members problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 12/15/2008

My sub-frame has broken twice on my Cavalier. I don't want to repair it anymore!!!.

6 Frame And Members problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 11/20/2008

I was stopped at red light and when the light turned green I took off and felt a pull to the passenger side. I had my brother in law check it out and the sub-frame was rotted. We replaced it but feel this needed to be brought to your attention.

7 Frame And Members problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 09/22/2008

My Cavalier frame rotted and broke. This is very serious do to the fact that I lost control of my vehicle and almost crashed.

8 Frame And Members problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

Frame pulling apart at weld on passengers side, below door. It is causing the windshield to "pop" door and window stick shut and gas door sucked in!.

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9 Frame And Members problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 07/31/2000

Wilton motors (CT) has had it for 2 weeks without repair!.

10 Frame And Members problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Whenever it rains passenger's side compartment fills up with water. Dealer cannot find the cause.


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