1995 Chevrolet CAVALIER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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1995 Chevrolet CAVALIER Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

 Issue ID636131
 Internal NHTSA #10196202
 ManufacurerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
 BrandCHEVROLET
 ModelCAVALIER
 Model Year1995
 File date22/06/07
 ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type codeVEHICLE
 Description of the problemI bought a 1995 chevrolet cavalier new, in july 1995. I had the following major repairs done on the car. On 8/97 -entire exhaust from converter back bad baffled under warranty. On 10/97-serpentine belt/rotors/alternator & recall on hazard lights under warranty. 4/00-head gasket,seal,oil,filter,coolant;recall on cover,shield,retainer,sealant (dealer covered costs under a special policy adjustment. 4/00-egr valve 10/00-adjust serpentine belt;replace serpentine belt 10/01-replace back brake pads,clean front pads 05/02-replace fan belt & tensioner;recall on ignition switch 06/02-broken forward clutch housing,clutch,gaskets,fluid,left front axle assembly 07/02-replace battery,bad cell due to car sitting for so long during previous repair 12/03-water pump, head gasket, thermostat,oil,filter,coolant $461. 79-50% of bill reimbursed by chevrolet upon written request 07/03-rear brakes; 08/04-resistor (blower motor, 09/04-alternator 07/05-front rotors & pads; 06/06-rear brake line 06/07-won't pass state inspection-frame rusting out. Rear bumper support frame must be replaced to pass inspection, more frame repair will likely be needed for next inspection;head gasket is starting to seep again third head gasket. I contacted chevrolet twice by their e-mail site in the past 2 weeks and have had no response. Site claims response will be within 48 hours. I asked for repair costs for rear frame support, head gasket or a voucher for credit toward a new/newer vehicle. Pointed out the problem of the third head gasket, that frame rusted on a car only 12 years old that just last month turned 72,000 miles. Also, pointed out that when i bought the car the dealer recommended a protective undercounts which i agreed to. When i read the owner's manual it stated not apply *ak
 Vehicle Mileage at Failure72012
Number of Occurences3
Source of the issueNHTSA WEB SITE
 City and StateSTATE COLLEGE, PA
VIN pattern XXXXXX
 Was vehicle invloved in a crash?N
 Was vehicle involved in a fire?N
 Was incedent reported to police?N
 Was medical attention required?
 Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons
No. of fatalities
 Date of purchase23/07/95
Was original owner?Y
Anti-lock brakesY
Cruise controlN
Number of cylinders4
Drive train typeFWD
Transmission typeAUTO
 Vehicle speed
 DoT tire identifier
 Tire size
 Location of tire code
 Type of tire failure code
 Was defective tire repaired?
 Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
 Dealer's nameSTOCKER CHEVROLET
 Dealer's telephone number814-238-4905
 Dealer's citySTATE COLLEGE
 Dealer's state codePA
 Dealer's ZIP code16801
  • What is Recall?

    A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
  • What is Failure?

    Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
  • What is Defect?

    Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

 

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