Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 510 | 10/01/2003 | 10016221 | Right front speaker rattle. *sc | 09/02/2005 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 030863002 | 07/01/2003 | 10012570 | Carpet wet on driver's side. *tt | 03/07/2005 | |
| 030859003 | 10/01/2003 | 10004781 | Right front speaker rattle. *tt | 01/07/2004 | |
| 071603 | 07/16/2003 | 10003793 | Rattle or buzz from the right front speaker. *tt | 10/31/2003 | |
| 010858005 | 12/01/2001 | 628886 | Some customers may comment that road noise can be heard from the rear of the vehicle primarily on wet road surfaces. *tt | 03/21/2002 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 32 | 02/01/2001 | 623627 | Some vehicles remote keyless entry system does not work. *slc | 10/29/2001 | |
| 990864026 | 10/01/1999 | 6088948 | On some convertible models, the door rattles when closing. *tt | 01/11/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| 211201 | 12/21/2001 | 629655 | Some customers may be concerned with the condition of high effort required to close the deck lid. *tt | 04/04/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 02/13/2011 | 162000 | ||
| I own a 2000 chevrolet cavalier with severe strutural integrity problems relating to the dash board body. the problem is not simply a crack in the front windshield panel (which is common on these cars), but the entire dash is cracking from within and throughout the body of the dash. after recently removing the top part of the dash, it was discovered that even the supporting structure around the passanger air bag unit is cracked and broken away. this could result in a failure of the air bag system. all of the plastic within the body of the dash is extremely brittle and pieces of plastic actually fall in to the floorboard while driving sometimes. i am certain that the passanger air bag will not deploy properly since it is no longer secured correctly and this could pose a serious safety concern for a passanger in the vehicle in the event of a collision. | |||
| 03/10/2008 | 2 | ||
| Windshield cracked without warning- no outside forces (eg. rock) in the middle about 12 months ago. dash cracked down the middle 3/10/08- no reason. worried about safety bags operating correctly. know of many other cavaliers with same dashboard problem. *tr | |||
| 05/15/2006 | 87600 | 1 | 04/01/2000 |
| Dash is cracked right where it meets the window in the center and to the far right. also, the clear coat & paint on the entire car is coming off. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 59000 | 1 | 01/28/2005 |
| The top of the dash cracked where it joins into the windshield. *ts the consumer is concerned that this may cause the air bags to deploy. *nm | |||
| 02/15/2006 | 70881 | 1 | 01/02/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there was a vibration in the dashboard causing it to separate from the structure of the vehicle. the consumer is concerned that if the dashboard completely separates the airbags may no longer be operable. the dealership determined the top of the dashboard needs to be replaced. updated 3/9/2006 - *nm | |||
| 09/14/2004 | 120000 | 1 | |
| The dashboard developing cracks without warning. the dealer states the dash material needs to be replaced. the consumer is concerned that the airbags will be defected. please provide additional information. | |||
| 04/30/2000 | 5000 | 2 | 04/04/2000 |
| First, the dashboard has cracked in the middle of my car. immediately after buying the car the paint on buttons on the cd player/radio started peeling off. the problem has worsened over time. lastly, the latch on the front driver's side broke off and the seat is now stuck in the upright position and cannot be laid back. paint is peeling off on both sides of the car on the outside at the top from interstate driving.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 4500 | 2 | 05/14/2000 |
| Popping sound and feel when turning steering wheel has been worked on two times for this problem; interior lights do not turn on when opening drivers door; top portion of dash is split in the middle; makes lots of crackling noise, sounds like something is loose with the suspension. *la | |||
| 09/26/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving a loud noise was heard, and the dashboard split down the middle. the cause of the problem has not been determined. *ak | |||
| 04/20/2003 | 42156 | 3 | 04/18/2003 |
| We bought a used chevrolet cavalier from the year 2000 with an extended warranty (gm certified) for 3 months or 3,000 miles. since the beginning there were 4 problems not yet fixed. 1 - there is a popping noise under the back of the car. dealer (koons chevrolet - withe marsch, md) said he couldn't duplicate. after bringing the car for the 3rd time, he said the brakes were dirty and he cleaned them, but this noise is still here, when starting at a red traffic light for example, or when riding on a rough road. 2 - there is a grinding noise in front when driving. it's stopping when pushing the brake pedal. it's linked with the brakes for sure. the pads are new and the dealer said the rotor makes his noise, but he refused to change it (whereas it's under warranty). he said it's not unsafe. but this noise is coming louder and i feel like a loss of control. 3 - the abs light come on every single day while driving and not braking. the 1st time, the dealer changed the bulb. the 2nd time problem was not solve) he changed the alternator, because my car broke down the day before (no more power at all). he said the alternator putted a low voltage to the abs causing the light to turn on. the problem is not solve. and i need to go back to the dealer. all of these problems have not been solved, and this is the 5th time i am going to the dealer. i think he's playing with me, so that my car won't be under warranty any more, and i would pay to change stuffs in the future. please provide information and support. thank you. *nlm | |||
| 4 | 03/22/2002 | ||
| Water leaked inside the vehicle, the dealer was unable to find the cause.*jb | |||
| 10/19/2002 | 5 | ||
| When it rained or if the vehicle was taken to a car wash, water leaked inside the vehicle, the vehicle was serviced for the problem on 5 occasions and the problem was unresolved, consumer purchased a 2001 model and also experienced the same problem with that vehicle.*jb | |||
| 04/01/2002 | |||
| While raining water will enter inside of truck while closing, and spare tire is filled with water. also. also, engine check light and traction control light were on dashboard.*ak | |||
| 07/23/2001 | 1 | 07/23/2001 | |
| Consumer has contacted dealership for various suspension problems, but was told that cavalier convertible was no longer being manufactured because it will buckle and will fall apart.*ak consumer stated that windows, doors and roof are making noise.*slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 10/23/2012 | 54302 | 1 | |
| Broken k-member /477-03540. *tr | |||
| 10/23/2012 | 54302 | ||
| Broken k-member /477-03540 | |||
| 01/10/2008 | 53857 | 1 | |
| Dash board cracked and was replaced once already and needs to be replaced again and dealers refused. the dashboard is almost completely gone and it starts with a crack in the middle near windshield and then the whole dash goes even around the heater and radio area. i firmly believe that this is dangerous since none of the instruments are working properly now. there is plastic falling off everytime you drive the car and hit the slightest bump in the road. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 12000 | 1 | 12/28/1999 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet cavalier z24. the contact stated that the paint on the hood, roof, trunk and spoiler of the vehicle began to chip and peel off. as time progressed, he noticed that other vehicles of the same model were experiencing the same failures. the dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. the failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 36,000. updated 09/16/08. *lj updated 09/18/08. *jb | |||
| 07/14/2001 | 1 | ||
| The dash mount on cavalier 2000 cracked in center. gm dealer said i cracked it ,but there are 7 more cavaliers in my work parking lot alone with the same center crack in the dash mount. gm treated me very poorly when i reported it, i am not very happy with the run-a-round , since my father worked 30 years for gm in the willmington de. plant.*ak | |||
| 06/26/2004 | 3 | 12/15/1999 | |
| The trim around my dashboard continues to crack in the same place. it has been replaced twice already. everyone that i know has the same problem with the same type of vehicle. a friend has a 1997 cavalier with the same damage. my son has a 1999 cavalier, same damage. my wife has a coworker and i have 2 coworkers that also own 2000 cavaliers, same damage. i have been told that it is a stress fracture.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Door on the driver's side does not fit properly, misaligned causing closure problems. mjs | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 01/07/2002 | 0 | ||
| When it is rainning water will leak into trunk while door is closed, and spare tire space will get almost full of water due to the leak. vehicle was taken to dealer, but could not be fixed. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 09/04/2006 | 46000 | 1 | 03/17/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph through a parking lot, there was a rattling noise coming from under the front of the vehicle. upon initial inspection, the contact removed the right front tire and determined the a frame was corroded. the vehicle did not have a history of exposure to excessive road salts. the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop who determined the a frame needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified. | |||