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1997 Chevrolet CAVALIER Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	198458
Internal NHTSA #	716914
Manufacurer	General Motors LLC
Brand	CHEVROLET
Model	CAVALIER
Model Year	1997
File date	15/12/99
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	In december 1999, i experienced a loss of engine coolant level and the low engine coolant indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. I assumed the thermostat was failing and had a local service station replace it and flush the radiator. Several days later the low engine coolant light illuminated on the instrument panel. Upon inspection, i had lost some coolant and experienced the smell of hot coolant which i attributed to the recent radiator flush. I took it back to the service station and the coolant system was pressure tested to check for leaks and passed. After being idle for over 1 week, on january 3, 2000, i checked the engine coolant level and it was low. I filled the engine coolant reservior to full and after short trips the level had held at full. On january 4, 2000, while driving to work, i experienced a rough idle and in addition to the low engine coolant level illuminating on the instrument panel, the check engine light and the traction control lights also lit up on the dash. I took it to the dealer, hawthorne chevrolet, expecting to have them finally resolve my problem and they informed me they suspected my engine block was cracked and estimated the job at over $3400. 00. I noteiced service bulletin #'s 67-62-04, 970501776109 & 970501738309 posted on your website refers to similar defects as those i have experienced. If the engine has a defect, what recourse do i have? I have followed the recommended maintainance schedule and feel frustrated that gm and hawthorne chevrolet knew of the potential problems but failed to take the preventative measures to avoid perminant damage to the engine. I have taken the car to the service station where i had the thermostat replaced and their conclusion is the head gasget has failed or the head has cracked, based on the fact that there isn't any coolant in the oil pan. I received an estimate of $950. 00 for the repairs. I'm not a happy cavalier owner. I thank you. *ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	4
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SOMERSET, NJ
VIN pattern	1G1JF5240V7XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	01/10/96
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	45
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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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1997 Chevrolet CAVALIER Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1997 Chevrolet CAVALIER Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects

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