Front Air Bag Sensor Control Problems of Chevrolet Cavalier

Chevrolet Cavalier owners have reported 7 problems related to front air bag sensor control (under the air bag 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 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 01/18/2005

The air bag deactivation device exploded and/ blew out the windshield/cracked the dashboard, and sent metal through the glass door. Manufacturer was contacted. They told the consumer to have the vehicle towed. Consumer was then informed that the problem was not a manufacturer's defect since the air bag did not deploy.

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2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 06/23/2004

Vehicle was involved in a collision. While driving vehicle stalled, resulting in a rear end collision. Upon impact, air bag failed to deploy on driver's side. Driver sustained injuries.

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3 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 01/01/2004

More than one incident: brake light and abs lights are on. The abs motor pack needs to be replaced, and was told by Chevrolet dealership that this is a frequent problem. Bad motor pack due to corrosion in gears in motor pack. This causes abs to "shut off" but also for breaks to drag, stick, premature break wear, and warped rotors. Many people have this issue. Newer design of motor pack consists of electronic solenoid. Chevrolet needs to recall this!.

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4 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 09/16/2000

Was traveling about 35mph on a side street and a deer ran in front of vehicle, and rolled up onto the vehicle, and rolled by down to the ground. Sensor went off and module light came on. But, airbags didn't deploy, and vehicle's front was smashed in. Consumer stated that that dealership was aware of the problem.

5 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 04/10/1998

Ets light stays on.

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6 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 10/10/1997

Faulty air bag sensor caused bag to deploy without impact.

7 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Air bag sensor light will not go off. Repaired (3) different times and light still remains on.


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