Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 3070 | 01/01/2004 | 10009605 | Service engine soon light with diagnostic trouble code p0130, p0134 and/or p0135. *tt | 10/08/2004 | |
| 090903 | 09/09/2003 | 10005059 | The body control module (bcm) may set a false code of b3785. gm voicemail log. *tt | 01/28/2004 | |
| 01411 | 11/18/2003 | 10004215 | False code b3785. service vme. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| 010845006A | 02/01/2002 | 010845006 | 632312 | Subject regarding availability of new micro 64 electrical terminals for wiring repairs. *tt | 07/12/2002 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 020604011 | 03/01/2002 | 634710 | Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code p0140. *tt | 10/07/2002 | |
| 280102 | 01/28/2002 | 629726 | Information on diagnostic trouble codes p0753, p0758 and p1860. *tt | 04/05/2002 | |
| 111201 | 12/11/2001 | 629615 | Subject regarding vehicles with automatic transmissions setting diagnostic trouble code p0716, 717, input speed sensor codes. *tt | 04/04/2002 | |
| 141201 | 12/14/2001 | 629623 | Subject regarding false diagnostic trouble code p0116. *tt | 04/04/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 210602 | 06/21/2002 | 637259 | This service is regarding a wire routing issue that can lead to service engine soon lamp activation and various drivability concerns. *tt | 11/22/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| 3648 | 10018915 | Hesitation on acceleration after internal engine repairs - check injector harness orientation. *tt | 01/24/2006 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/09/2010 | |||
| When the cd player have been on for a few minutes it will stop playing because it have got over heated. an i cannot used it for a long time. | |||
| 04/20/2011 | 162000 | ||
| My 2002 cavalier had the fuel pump go. when the garage fixed it they said the cluster doesn't work. they kept trying to imply that it was already broke but it wasn't. i had 2 light bulbs gone but that's it. they replaced it and within a week the same 2 light bulbs are burnt out and the odometer numbers now flicker constantly. there must be a wiring problem. seeing fires starting in a couple cavaliers makes me really concerned. for a few years now, the radio changes everytime i turn the car on and the light by the heater control doesn't work unless you tap on it. somethings not right and i'm trying to find a solution. i can't afford to pay a garage to tear my car apart. | |||
| 05/09/2010 | |||
| When the cd player have been on for a few minutes it will stop playing because it have got over heated. an i cannot used it for a long time. | |||
| 04/20/2011 | 162000 | ||
| My 2002 cavalier had the fuel pump go. when the garage fixed it they said the cluster doesn't work. they kept trying to imply that it was already broke but it wasn't. i had 2 light bulbs gone but that's it. they replaced it and within a week the same 2 light bulbs are burnt out and the odometer numbers now flicker constantly. there must be a wiring problem. seeing fires starting in a couple cavaliers makes me really concerned. for a few years now, the radio changes everytime i turn the car on and the light by the heater control doesn't work unless you tap on it. somethings not right and i'm trying to find a solution. i can't afford to pay a garage to tear my car apart. | |||
| 05/07/2002 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet cavalier. the contact stated the vehicle had been parked for approximately 4 hours when a fire started under the dashboard. the contact stated the vehicle was removed by his insurance company and he could not confirm if the vehicle was destroyed or what started the fire. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 80,000. updated evoq 06/08/10.*jb | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 1 | 09/01/2001 | |
| Both rear tail lights do not function properly. when using the left turn signal it will blink for a short time then go stationary. new bulbs are put in regularly but the socket is loose and will not hold the bulb securely resulting in the blinkers not working most of the time. my husband is a mechanic so i had him replace the bulbs when it first happened, he did this in the evening, the next day i used the blinker if worked fine for my first turn then the second turn it was a fast blink which indicates that one or more bulbs are burned out which was not the case when he looked at the bulbs again later that evening. i can't tell you how many times we have changed these bulbs and still nothing is working. i am afraid of having an accident due to the fact that most people don't recognize hand signals for left and right turns. i have called the dealership but they want over $100.00 for a new socket. i don't feel like i should have to replace them at my cost when this has to be some sort of manufacturers defect. *nm | |||
| 08/03/2006 | 45000 | 1 | 10/07/2001 |
| According to the overland park police department an electrical fire started near the passenger floor board on my sons 2002 chevrolet cavalier z model. the car was totally engulfed before fire/rescue could arrive. i want to make sure that this is not a problem with the vehicle that can injure others. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 25000 | 1 | 10/31/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the displays on the instrument cluster intermittently go off while driving. the display that goes off most frequent is the electronic odometer. the vehicle was taken to the dealership however they have been unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer was alerted. *nm updated 8/16/2006 - *nm | |||
| 08/20/2004 | 11 | ||
| Trac off warning light ets (electronic traction system) came on. repairs did not correct the problem with the ets. *bf nar *jls this caused the vehicle to completely shut down while in motion. the consumer was informed that the fuel injection system had to be replaced an cleaned but could not guarantee that this would correct the problem in which it did not. the consumer requested reimbursement for the repairs. *sc *jb | |||
| 05/06/2005 | 3 | ||
| Going to the bank to use an atm machine...rolled window down, but the window would not roll up...earlier i had my car worked on due to cracked dash...when i first bought the car spoiler was replaced, but it is starting to crack again...when i drive it in the rain and go to use the brakes it slide to the right and seems to lock up on the front passager side...nothing was done to fix the brake, because the dealer looks at me as if i am crazy...the dash was replaced... | |||
| 08/20/2004 | 15 | ||
| The consumer experienced problems with the vehicle's enhanced traction system (ets). *nm when the traction light would come on the vehicle would completely shut down, which occurred on numerous occasions. *sc *jb | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 3 | 04/05/2002 | |
| Power windows fail - this is the third time that i am returning my car to the dealer, nessinger chevorlet, medford, ny for the same issue within a timeframe of less than a year. this time it's for the drivers side window, for the second time. the first time they told me it was the motor that failed, can't wait to see what they tell me the problem is this time, i'm sure it will be something else for them to charge me with. this window is open and will not close. this car is only three years old, i don't understand why this keeps happening. i find this totally unacceptable not to mention a major inconveinence. *ak | |||
| 08/20/2004 | 11 | ||
| The traction off warning light illuminated which caused the vehicle to shut down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the fuel pump and fuel injection system but the repairs made did not correct the problem with the enhanced traction system. *bf the consumer feels that since the repairs did not correct the problem he should be reimbursed the full amount. *nm *sc *jb | |||
| 12/12/2004 | 06/23/2002 | ||
| Since purchasing my 2002 vehicle i have had to already put a new battery, new alternator, new tires (acceptable) two sets of brakes and the check engine light still is on and no one can find out why so therefore i can't get an inspection of the vehicle until light is off. help. *nm | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 39517 | 1 | |
| Vehicle shut down on highway, other vehicle on highway exceeding speed of 50 mph. *bf the consumer is suing turnerville auto complex for repairs made to an unsafe vehicle. the vehicle defect in the enhanced traction system or ets system. the vehicle had to be towed to the nearest dealership. *tc | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer noticed while driving on wet pavements enhanced tracking system came on. this caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/21/2002 | 1 | 10/15/2002 | |
| Compressor never worked when the car was bought. left rear turn signal continually shorted out, a wire needed to be replaced. driver side front window motor had to be replaced.*jb | |||
| 07/14/2002 | 3 | ||
| While driving the electrical system shuts down, making the vehicle inoperative. dealer notified, the first time dealer stated it was a fuel sensor problem. the second time they said the problem would be unable to duplicate. the third time dealer stated that they were still working on repairing the problem. please provide more information. ph | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 14 | ||
| There were enhanced traction system problems which were continuous. the fuel pump was replaced and did not resolve the problem with the ets. *bf the trac off warning light had come on and caused the vehicle to completely shut down. the battery warning light had also come on. *sc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 10/08/2005 | 60000 | 50 | 10/13/2002 |
| 2002 cavalier- rear right turn signal and stop light become inactive- i thought that the bulb burned out. when i replaced the bulb, it stopped working again after a while. i put electrical grease into the socket as advised by my dealer, but it stopped working nonetheless. when i pulled out the bulb and re-inserted it, it worked again for short time. i have to pull out the bulb to break the circuit, and then insert the bulb back again every few blocks. the turn signal will work for a little bit, but it will stop, especially when i turn on my dashboard ventilation on high. i have had many near-misses of being rear-ended when making a turn. apparently, the defective bulb housing has been a recall issue for the 2001 and 2003 cavalier due to accidents. the bulb housing is the same design and produced by the same manufacturer from 2001 to 2003, but my dealership refuses to acknowledge that there are any issues with it. *tr | |||
| 05/20/2002 | |||
| While driving reverse bulb exploded, causing back up lights to catch on fire.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/25/2002 | 40000 | 40 | 05/25/2002 |
| I got the car brand new and i have always had problems starting the car. it is not everytime but sometimes i have to try 4 or 5 times just to get it to start. my seat belts no longer retract. i'm not a fat person , and i don't know anyone big enough to ruin my seat belt retractors. my rear defroster barely works, and my passenger side power window motor already went bad. i am very dissatisfied with this car. *ak | |||
| 01/03/2003 | 5 | 11/07/2001 | |
| Hard start/no crank regarding ignition. burning smell.......from engine..2002 chevy cavalier. *nm | |||
| 08/13/2002 | 100 | 10 | 05/15/2002 |
| My car has a tendancy to not start. i sat in a prking lot once for 10 minutes trying to start my cavalier. it started when the car only had 100 miles on it. i have complained to the dealership on at least 4 different occasions, only to be told they do not find any problems. i want this resolved!! | |||
| 09/23/2002 | 01/01/2002 | ||
| This car has had many electrical problems, windows, sunroof and ignition. mr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 09/29/2006 | 106524 | 6 | 09/04/2003 |
| I have a 2002 chevrolet cavalier and i almost had a bad accident with this car. the ignition switch and wheels locked up on me and i was still in one place and a eighteen wheeler ran into me. i have been having trouble with this car everytime i look up. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/28/2001 | |||
| Transmission noise/idle problem. i have two major complaints about my cavalier first: the 5sp manual transmission. i've complained about the transmission 5 times, and the idel 4 times. when i bought the car it had a high pitched noise in 1st and 2nd gear. i took the car back the first weekend i owned it to have it checked. dealer couldn't diagnose. i took the car back a couple of months later. they heard the noise and said it was the exhaust. they put a new exhaust system on it. needless to say it did not fix it. i took the car back again a few months later, they said it was synchronizers. tsb 02-07-29-001 serviced. again, the car was not fixed. but this time chevy told me it was supposed to do that. (why on earth would they replace parts, and do the tsb if it was supposed to do that) they told me i could get a second opinion, but i would have to pay the servicing dealership out of pocket. second: i've complained about this 4 times. when driving in bumper to bumper traffic. i have to slightly rev the gas to let the clutch out to make the car move. the idle will stick. i've had it stick anywhere from 2500rpm - 4000rpm. (the linkage/pedel dosen't stick but something within the computer, or fi is not right. dealers diagnosis computer controls the idle no codes no problem. nothing further was done. this problem has caused me to almost rear end other cars on multiple occassions now other than these problems i've also had to complain about the starter. it works 99% of the time correctly. other times it grinds, sometimes disengages, turns off, and sounds like a dead battery. the dealer also can't find this problem either. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 10/21/2007 | 130000 | 5 | 10/02/2007 |
| Bought a 2002 chevy cavalier oct.2007, have had the car in for repairs to the transmission a total of 7 weeks. the problem seems to be electrical and cannot be fixed. each time i get it back it works for some time then fails and is taken back. it is currently at the henna chevy olds dealership in aiken, sc. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/04/2005 | 54033 | 2 | |
| Dt: the consumer complained that the 2002, chevrolet cavalier had a dash cluster problem. the dash cluster had to be repaired, and the consumer could not tell them how much gas she had. the consumer wanted satisfaction and the truth about the vehicle. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and had it repaired. the consumer said that the individual changing the oil told her that the car was too new to have these problems. also, there was an oxygen sensor problem. the consumer had a new one put in. the consumer noticed that there was something wrong before the car was diagnosed and the gas lever was working. she didn't know if she contacted gm or not. she contacted a dealer. *ak the dash cluster was inoperative along with the gauges not working since the #2 sensor was replaced and the engine and the traction light had illuminated. *sc | |||
| 05/09/2005 | 4 | 08/09/2002 | |
| Dt: contact states the lights on the dashboard kept going out, eventually the vehicle stalled. dealership stated there was bad gasoline in the fuel system. the contact states the parts were taken to a different mechanic, he stated the fuel lines were fine. *ak | |||
| 07/29/2004 | 64416 | 1 | |
| Due to electrical problems in the vehicle, the dealership informed the consumer that the wires under the dashboard had melted. the problem has been repaired. please provide more information. *jb | |||