Side/rear Glass Problems of Chevrolet Cavalier

Chevrolet Cavalier owners have reported 13 problems related to side/rear glass (under the visibility 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 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 08/10/2008

The windows has a default. The passenger back door glass shattered for no reason. The front windows was down and it shattered. And went all over my car.

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2 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 02/11/2006

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. While driving approximately 15 mph on normal road conditions, the front driver's side window mechanism would not activate. The contact was unable to release the window in a downward position. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer four times and they repaired it under the warranty. Recently, the front passenger side window mechanism failed. The repair would cost $590. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 18,000 and current mileage was 60,000. Updated 11/24/08 the window motor and regulator has been replaced 5 times. Updated 11/26/08.

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3 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 05/09/2005

Contact heard a loud "pop" noise, she turned around and the back window was completely shattered. The contact searched around the vehicle and the road surrounding the vehicle, there was nothing that would have caused the window to shatter.

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4 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 08/07/2004

My driver window came off the track and fell down to the bottom of the door-the glass didnt brake but it fell for no reason-it could have shattered-is this a common occurance??its a 1997 chevy Cavalier-2 door.

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5 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 01/23/2004

Incident to report: 97 Chevrolet Cavalier back window cracked when closed door. This resulted in broken glass all over my infant's car sit and toys. If my infant was in the car at the time, she would have suffered major injury.

6 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 11/15/2003

I discovered at 1500 miles my 2004 Cavalier LS had a leak apparent in the roof liner. Took it to the dealer and turns out the rear back window seal was not properly installed and was crimped upon installation at the factory. The problem was repaired under warranty by gm and was fixed to my satisfaction.

7 Side/rear Glass problem of the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 05/01/2003

Driver's side front window will only come down approx 5 inches, and passenger side window will not go all the way up, leaving approx an 8 inch opening. I think this is definitely a safety hazard because if I can't roll up the window, the car can be easily stolen, vandalized, or burglarized. Not to mention my driver's side window entrapping me inside of the car in case the vehicle submerge into water. I have looked into getting the problem fixed, & the quotes I got were 400-500$ for each window. My warranty has been up for a year.

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8 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 05/09/2001

Back glass leaking due to urethane not attached to body of vehicle in left upper corner at time of installation.

9 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 08/12/2000

Rear window dislodged & flew out of the back while driving 45mph. Adhesive had melted from the heat & made the rear window loose. Have taken pictures. Have not been to dealer.

10 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 05/28/1999

Rear window blew out and exploded; causing glass to shatter. Dealer notifed and refused to replace window unless cost goes to consumer.

11 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 11/05/1997

Rear window broke for no reason.

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12 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 10/01/1997

Back half of vehicle leaks, trunk filled with water and back seat wet.

13 Side/rear Glass problem of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

Failure Date: 05/01/1996

Front door window channel failed.


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