Chevrolet Conventional 1998
Model Conventional made in 1998 by Chevrolet got 20 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and exterior lighting.
Model 1998
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/17/2006 | 78000 | 1 | 07/09/2001 |
| The water pump developed a leak. upon replacing both the pump and thermostat, the engine began to overheat. it was determined that the head gasket had failed and i was told by the mechanic this is a very common problem in cavaliers. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Water pump failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/08/2001 | 35530 | 15 | |
| While braking the vehicle felt as if it had lifted off the ground about a foot then pulled violently to the right. *nm fumes and smoke were coming from the wheels front and back, the vehicle was using 2 or more quarts of oil per week, out of alignment, a/c compressor makes noise as if it were a bad pulley bearing, the center console was broken, the crew cab outside lights never worked, the vehicle needed new front brake pads prematurely, the rear end leaked, the rear end wheel seperated about two inches out of position, the water pump was inoperative, the wipers failed during a rain storm, upper and lower pulleys failed at seperate times, radiator exploded sending anti freeze all over the engine. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 2 | 02/18/1998 | |
| Oil filter housing failed. yh | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 10/08/2001 | 35530 | 15 | |
| While braking the vehicle felt as if it had lifted off the ground about a foot then pulled violently to the right. *nm fumes and smoke were coming from the wheels front and back, the vehicle was using 2 or more quarts of oil per week, out of alignment, a/c compressor makes noise as if it were a bad pulley bearing, the center console was broken, the crew cab outside lights never worked, the vehicle needed new front brake pads prematurely, the rear end leaked, the rear end wheel seperated about two inches out of position, the water pump was inoperative, the wipers failed during a rain storm, upper and lower pulleys failed at seperate times, radiator exploded sending anti freeze all over the engine. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 10/08/2001 | 35530 | 15 | |
| While braking the vehicle felt as if it had lifted off the ground about a foot then pulled violently to the right. *nm fumes and smoke were coming from the wheels front and back, the vehicle was using 2 or more quarts of oil per week, out of alignment, a/c compressor makes noise as if it were a bad pulley bearing, the center console was broken, the crew cab outside lights never worked, the vehicle needed new front brake pads prematurely, the rear end leaked, the rear end wheel seperated about two inches out of position, the water pump was inoperative, the wipers failed during a rain storm, upper and lower pulleys failed at seperate times, radiator exploded sending anti freeze all over the engine. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 10/08/2001 | 35530 | 15 | |
| While braking the vehicle felt as if it had lifted off the ground about a foot then pulled violently to the right. *nm fumes and smoke were coming from the wheels front and back, the vehicle was using 2 or more quarts of oil per week, out of alignment, a/c compressor makes noise as if it were a bad pulley bearing, the center console was broken, the crew cab outside lights never worked, the vehicle needed new front brake pads prematurely, the rear end leaked, the rear end wheel seperated about two inches out of position, the water pump was inoperative, the wipers failed during a rain storm, upper and lower pulleys failed at seperate times, radiator exploded sending anti freeze all over the engine. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 04/20/1998 | 1 | 04/16/1998 | |
| Turn signal light works with trailer hooked up, but without use of trailer, turn signals do not work. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 10/08/2001 | 35530 | 15 | |
| While braking the vehicle felt as if it had lifted off the ground about a foot then pulled violently to the right. *nm fumes and smoke were coming from the wheels front and back, the vehicle was using 2 or more quarts of oil per week, out of alignment, a/c compressor makes noise as if it were a bad pulley bearing, the center console was broken, the crew cab outside lights never worked, the vehicle needed new front brake pads prematurely, the rear end leaked, the rear end wheel seperated about two inches out of position, the water pump was inoperative, the wipers failed during a rain storm, upper and lower pulleys failed at seperate times, radiator exploded sending anti freeze all over the engine. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/31/1998 | 1 | 03/29/1998 | |
| Transmission failed. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 01/07/2004 | 3 | 09/23/1997 | |
| When braking consumer would lose power steering. *ak shortly after the consumer had taken possession of the vehicle steering problems started. when the brakes were applied the steering would lock, bind at low speeds when the brakes were applied, get stiff when backing and turning. the dealer was not able to diagnose the problem. the pressure built in the braking system caused the master cylinder to leak and pressure built up and blew the top off the master cylinder which caused the front brakes to wear out. the seats were wearing badly at the edges on both sides. *sc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/08/2001 | 35530 | 15 | |
| While braking the vehicle felt as if it had lifted off the ground about a foot then pulled violently to the right. *nm fumes and smoke were coming from the wheels front and back, the vehicle was using 2 or more quarts of oil per week, out of alignment, a/c compressor makes noise as if it were a bad pulley bearing, the center console was broken, the crew cab outside lights never worked, the vehicle needed new front brake pads prematurely, the rear end leaked, the rear end wheel seperated about two inches out of position, the water pump was inoperative, the wipers failed during a rain storm, upper and lower pulleys failed at seperate times, radiator exploded sending anti freeze all over the engine. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc | |||
| 01/07/2004 | 3 | 09/23/1997 | |
| When braking consumer would lose power steering. *ak shortly after the consumer had taken possession of the vehicle steering problems started. when the brakes were applied the steering would lock, bind at low speeds when the brakes were applied, get stiff when backing and turning. the dealer was not able to diagnose the problem. the pressure built in the braking system caused the master cylinder to leak and pressure built up and blew the top off the master cylinder which caused the front brakes to wear out. the seats were wearing badly at the edges on both sides. *sc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| Brake cylinder failed. yh | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
| 10/02/1997 | |||
| Plug for security system failed. yh | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 10/08/2001 | 35530 | 15 | |
| While braking the vehicle felt as if it had lifted off the ground about a foot then pulled violently to the right. *nm fumes and smoke were coming from the wheels front and back, the vehicle was using 2 or more quarts of oil per week, out of alignment, a/c compressor makes noise as if it were a bad pulley bearing, the center console was broken, the crew cab outside lights never worked, the vehicle needed new front brake pads prematurely, the rear end leaked, the rear end wheel seperated about two inches out of position, the water pump was inoperative, the wipers failed during a rain storm, upper and lower pulleys failed at seperate times, radiator exploded sending anti freeze all over the engine. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 05/13/2002 | |||
| Swing open door on left side broke completely off the hinges, and other door was showing signs of the same problem. dealer and manufacturer were notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 10/08/2001 | 35530 | 15 | |
| While braking the vehicle felt as if it had lifted off the ground about a foot then pulled violently to the right. *nm fumes and smoke were coming from the wheels front and back, the vehicle was using 2 or more quarts of oil per week, out of alignment, a/c compressor makes noise as if it were a bad pulley bearing, the center console was broken, the crew cab outside lights never worked, the vehicle needed new front brake pads prematurely, the rear end leaked, the rear end wheel seperated about two inches out of position, the water pump was inoperative, the wipers failed during a rain storm, upper and lower pulleys failed at seperate times, radiator exploded sending anti freeze all over the engine. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 04/20/1998 | 1 | 04/16/1998 | |
| Design location of the power window switch causes driver's knee to inadvertently hit the switch and the window to go up. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 10/08/2001 | 35530 | 15 | |
| While braking the vehicle felt as if it had lifted off the ground about a foot then pulled violently to the right. *nm fumes and smoke were coming from the wheels front and back, the vehicle was using 2 or more quarts of oil per week, out of alignment, a/c compressor makes noise as if it were a bad pulley bearing, the center console was broken, the crew cab outside lights never worked, the vehicle needed new front brake pads prematurely, the rear end leaked, the rear end wheel seperated about two inches out of position, the water pump was inoperative, the wipers failed during a rain storm, upper and lower pulleys failed at seperate times, radiator exploded sending anti freeze all over the engine. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY | BARDSTOWN | 40004 | WILSON BROS. INC. | 502 348 3964 |
| MI | MIDLAND | 48640 | GARBER CHERVROLET | 800-890-8745 |