Issue ID | 1264801 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10838740 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAVALIER |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 22/02/16 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving my horn stopped working without any kind of indicator!! 3 time this has occurred while driving !! Major safety issue! Was unable warn car backing out and had to swerve to avoid accident! Replaced fuse 3 times!! Someone may die as a result of this malfunction!! Never received any kind of notice from dealership/ manufacture regarding this issue! Upon googling found many are experiencing same problem!! A serious accident or death may result because of this defect!!! Please,please look into this problem !!!!!! Also the gage lights tend to stay on!! First it was the oil sensor lite, now the radiator lite!! Both chambers are full even after professional servicing!!!!!! The oil lite still comes on just had professional oil service?!???? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 162000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PUEBLO, CO |
VIN pattern | 3G1JC5242VSXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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