Front Suspension Problems of Chevrolet Cavalier

Chevrolet Cavalier owners have reported 19 problems related to front suspension (under the suspension 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 Suspension problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 01/10/2008

I have had a continuing problem with a single part on this vehicle that is prematurely wearing out. I called Chevrolet to express my concern about this issue and that I was 99% sure that it had failed again (for the 4th time), and was in need of replacement (for the 4th time). Because I had the right upper strut mount & bearing replaced 3 previous times, I felt that Chevrolet should be made aware of a defective part and also hoped that Chevrolet would pay for this replacement. It is my opinion (and have not been proven otherwise by Chevrolet or anybody at Chevrolet), that the upper strut mount is an automotive part that should at least last 100,000 miles if not longer. It is also my opinion that this part should not have to be replaced 4 times in less than 60,000 miles.

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2 Front Suspension problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 07/07/2006

Front end bounces and makes noise. Took to service center with approx 8000 miles and had struts replaced. Happened 3000 miles later, had struts replaced again! this has happened 4 times which I have paid for out of my pocket. This is a defective car!!!.

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3 Front Suspension problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 03/02/2006

Noticed squeaking noise on front wheels when turning.

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4 Front Suspension problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 02/01/2006

Front driver side window failure, started going down a quarter to half way down and stopping then when you try to put it up it only goes up like a inch and you have to wait a little while and keep doing that until the window is completely up. Second there is a clucking noise coming from the front at low speeds including when turning or going over a bump.

5 Front Suspension problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 03/08/2004

When the consumer turned the steering wheel to a 80 degree angle hear a loud knocking noise coming from the steering wheel. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

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6 Front Suspension problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 05/10/2003

After the recall was repaired the consumer began to experience more problems with the vehicles front end. .

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7 Front Suspension problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

At various speeds there is a constant squeaking noise coming from front end. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide additional information.

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8 Front Suspension problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 04/05/2001

Vehicle would vibrate all over while driving from 35 or more mph. Dealer notified, and was unable tolocate problem. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter .

9 Front Suspension problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 02/01/2001

The whole car "shakes" during acceleration and durng turn.

10 Front Suspension problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 09/29/1999

When the brakes were applied engine raced and the front end started to vibrate. The dealer has been contacted.

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11 Front Suspension problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 05/12/1999

There is some grinding and knocking noise coming from front end of vehicle. Dealer can't determine the problem.

12 Front Suspension problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 03/15/1999

A popping sound was coming from front end on left side of vehicle. Vehicle been in dealer's shop on fourteen occasions. Various parts replaced, and problem still occurs. Provide any further details on this matter.

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13 Front Suspension problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 06/01/1998

While driving experienced a knocking noise in front right side which the occupant believes may cause an accident. Been to dealer, dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide further information.

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14 Front Suspension problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 01/15/1998

I received my 1998 Cavalier as a graduation gift-,expecting reliability. I have had nothing more than problems. The car has been taken to the dealer nine or more times for the problem I am reporting. Each time I have taken it in I have been told that there is nothing wrong. I have removed both front wheels to find that there is one half inch of play in the rotors, causing the wheels to shift while driving down the road. Also, causing uneven wear on two new (front) tires. I am nine months pregnant and terrified to drive my own car for fear that the wheels are going to fall off!!!!! can something be done about this?.

15 Front Suspension problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 11/13/1988

When driving 80-85 mph vehicle suddenly drifted to left, consumer lost control of vehicle, causing vehicle to flip and roll over four times, resulting in injuries to driver side occupant, and killing the passenger's side occupant.

16 Front Suspension problem of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier

While driving the vehicle the front end makes noises, and the steering is erratic. Vehicle has been taken the dealer several times. Nlm.

17 Front Suspension problem of the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier

When hitting a bump vehicle makes a squeaking noise as the owner applies the brakes. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

18 Front Suspension problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier

Loud crackling sound under driver side of car from front to rear when temp is above 50 / front end rattles (sounds like a chain) when a bump is hit. . Steering feels loose at that time.

19 Front Suspension problem of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Vehicle will jerk forward when vehicle is in park position, and started engine. Dealer has done an alignment/replaced steering box. Defect is still occurring. Dealer cannot determine defect.



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