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1997 CHEVROLET Cavalier
13 Recalls for 1997 CHEVROLET Cavalier
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-15 | SUSPENSION:REAR | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BOLTS CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM FASTENERS. |
| 1998-02-25 | STRUCTURE:BODY | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MIS-LOCATED WELDS AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE LEFT ROCKER PANEL INNER REINFORCEMENT AND THE BODY SIDE RING. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 214, “SIDE DOOR STRENGTH.” Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, PLACE FIVE WELDS BETWEEN THE INVOLVED PANELS AND APPLY PRIMER AND TOPCOAT FINISH MATERIALS. |
| 1998-06-29 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. BECAUSE OF CERTAIN CALIBRATIONS IN THE AIR BAG’S SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE, AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR IN A LOW SPEED CRASH OR WHEN AN OBJECT STRIKES THE FLOOR PAN. Remedy: DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE. |
| 1996-08-29 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY (17″ LONG INSTEAD OF 22″ LONG) ON THE DRIVER’S SIDE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 104, “WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS.” Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE CORRECT WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A CORRECT LENGTH WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY. |
| 1997-06-28 | WHEELS:SPACE SAVER WHEEL | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COMPACT SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLIES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT RIMS. IF THE SPARE TIRE IS UNDERINFLATED, THE BEAD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE RIM CAUSING A RAPID LOSS OF AIR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, “TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.” Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIM ON THE COMPACT SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY. OWNERS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO USE THE SPARE TIRE UNTIL THE RIM HAS BEEN REPLACED. |
| 2009-05-11 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS. Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798. |
| 2009-04-07 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS. Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589. |
| 2008-10-17 | STEERING | DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN’S “OE SOLUTIONS” BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #’S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE “NAPA” BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #’S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WELD CONNECTING THE INNER TUBE TO THE OUTER TUBE MAY BE DEFECTIVE. Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492. |
| 2007-02-26 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | CERTAIN DELPHI AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULES / MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES (MRA) THAT WERE SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE MRAS VENT AND FUEL RETURN TUBES WERE REVERSED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE NOT RUNNING CORRECTLY (IDLE ROUGH AND/OR STALL) DUE TO AN OVERLY RICH FUEL BLEND OR THE VEHICLE’S EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CARBON CANISTER MAY LEAK FUEL. Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE MRAS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 1-877-335-7443. |
| 2006-05-24 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211. |
| 2006-03-23 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988. |
| 2002-11-04 | STEERING:RACK AND PINION | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE AND SOME OTHER RETAINERS USED IN VEHICLES ASSEMBLED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1996 AND OCTOBER 31, 1997, COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537. |
| 2002-03-06 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE “START” POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT IN THESE VEHICLES TO PREVENT HIGH CURRENT FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537. |
10 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 CHEVROLET Cavalier
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-12 | OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box) | |||
| 2011-05-12 | engine | |||
| 2011-05-12 | fuel system | |||
| 2011-05-12 | engine | |||
| 2011-05-12 | seats & seat belts | |||
| 2011-05-12 | engine | |||
| 2011-05-12 | engine cooling (radiator, water pump) | |||
| 2011-05-12 | OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box) | |||
| 2011-05-12 | seats & seat belts | |||
| 2011-05-12 | windshield & wipers |
0 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 CHEVROLET Cavalier
| Date | Component |
|---|
4 Investigations for 1997 CHEVROLET Cavalier
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-23 | 1998-07-31 | AIR BAGS | |
| 2002-01-03 | 2002-03-15 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |
| 1997-09-09 | 1998-01-23 | AIR BAGS | |
| 2003-10-14 | 2004-01-30 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY |
91 Service Alerts for 1997 CHEVROLET Cavalier
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2019-12-02 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-12-02 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-11-22 | 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-11-22 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-09-18 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-09-05 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-09-20 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-05-31 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-05-31 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-05-31 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-05-09 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-03-15 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-12-04 | 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-10-23 | 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-10-23 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-01-18 | 010000 STEERING
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING CLUNK OR BUMP NOISE USUALLY HEARD WHEN TURNING EMITTING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO BE FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL OF VEHICLE WITH THE CAR IN PARK OR MOVING SLOWLY AND THE STEERING Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-02-01 | 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
COMMENTS ON THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER SHOWING WEAR OR PERMANENT DAMAGE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-04-01 | 010000 STEERING
CONCERNS WITH CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE TURNING MANEUVER / STEERING WHEEL ROTATION.*JB (LUBRICATE OR REPLACE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AS APPROPRIATE). UPDATED 10/05/07. *NJ UPDATED 4/1/08. *NJ UPDATED 7/1/2008 *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-11-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEUTRAL FLARE AND/OR RPM FLARE WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1810, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1815 SET. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-12-01 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
ENGINEERING CHANGES TO THE VALVE BODY, PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE, 2-3 ACCUMULATOR VALVE AND BORE FOR 2002-2003 MODEL YEAR 4T45E TRANSAXLES AND SUBSEQUENT OVERHAUL PROCEDURES WHICH AFFECT 1995-2001 MODEL YEAR TRANSAXLES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-01-01 | 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES – JUMPER HARNESS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-11-05 | 010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK TYPE NOISE ESPECIALLY FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-11-05 | 010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK TYPE NOISE WHILE TURNING, ESPECIALLY FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-10-05 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SUBJECT REGARDING REQUEST FOR CUSTOMER COMPLAINT VEHICLES WHICH HAVE A FRONT BRAKE SQUEAK / SQUEAL NOISE COMPLAINT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-01 | 150000 SEAT BELTS
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT PLASTIC COVER WILL NOT STAY SNAPPED IN PLACE ON COUPE MODELS ONLY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-09-01 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
COMMENTS THAT A METALLIC NOISE OR COLD RAP HEARD ON COLD EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-04-01 | 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
SCUFFED INTERIOR QUARTER TRIM PANELS ON CONVERTIBLE TOPS (ADD LOOP FASTENER TAPE/RE-STAKE REINFORCEMENT/ADD LOOP FASTENER). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-02-22 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION. TRANSMISSION MAY SHOW OVER FULL. P90 4T40E 4T45E NO MOVEMENT DRIVE OR REVERSE. CONVERTER MAY BE EMPTY OF FLUID. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") | |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN
4T40E OR 4T45E WILL NOT SHIFT NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") | |
| 1997-11-01 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
VARIOUS AREAS OF THE VEHICLE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER SHOWS WEAR OR PERMANENT DAMAGE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-01-01 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT SUSPENSION STEER NOISE SMOOTH ROAD TURNS. *MR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-07-01 | 010000 STEERING
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING A TURNING MANEUVER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2006-02-01 | 010000 STEERING
CLUNK FELT/NOISE HEARD FROM STEERING COLUMN, STEERING GEAR AND/OR FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER AND/OR STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-01 | 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
CONDITIONS WITH WATER LEAK AT FRONT HEADER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-10-01 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ON SOME CONVERTIBLE MODELS, THE DOOR RATTLES WHEN CLOSING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS THAT LOW ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE DURING SUSTAINED DRIVING. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-05-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXHIBITING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, AND P0304 INDICATING ENGINE MISFIRE CONDITIONS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-06-01 | 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT. NLM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-11-01 | 010000 STEERING
CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER/STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. *TT *NM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-10-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-04-01 | 220000 SEATS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS A BULGE IN THE MATERIAL ON THE TOP BACKSIDE OF EITHER FRONT BUCKET SEAT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-02-27 | 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
INOPERATIVE MANUAL OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR(S). *TT *JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-09-01 | 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMPLAINTS THAT THE ABS INDICATOR LAMP IS “ON”. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-10-01 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
COMMENTS THAT THE DECK LID WILL NOT OPEN WHEN THE INTERIOR REMOTE RELEASE HANDLE IS PULLED. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-02-06 | 010000 STEERING
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVERS OR STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. *JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 221200 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
RATTLE/SQUEAK FROM PASSENGER (RIGHT) SIDE OF REAR FOLDING SEATBACK AREA (REPOSITION RIGHT HAND FRAME ARM). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-01 | 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
LEAK IN THE AXLE SEAL AREA (SHORTEN VENT HOSE). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-01-01 | 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
INTERIOR DOME LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME (REROUTE WIRE HARNESS). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-01 | 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
PRODUCT RECALL CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM FASTENERS ON VEHICLES HAVING A CONDITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN ONE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BOLTS BREAKING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-01-01 | 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES – JUMPER HARNESS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-10-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 4T40-E (MN4) AND 4T45-E (MN5) FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING, DTC P0741, P0742, P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P1811, HARSH SHIFTS, SLIPS, NO DRIVE, NO REVERSE. *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-05-01 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE FRONT SUSPENSION FASTNER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS.*TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-09-15 | 010000 STEERING
THIS MESSAGE CONCERNS VEHICLES EXHIBITING A CLUNK NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CUSTOMERS MAY STATE THAT A CLUNK NOISE IS HEARD WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-12-01 | 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-12-01 | 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON LEAKAGE OF A FEW DROPS OF COOLANT AFTER PARKING THEIR VEHICLE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-01 | 220000 SEATS
SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO SEAT BELT ANCHOR SLEEVE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLATTERING NOISE AT IDLE SPEED ORIGINATING FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AND FRONT COVER AREA. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-01 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT A METALLIC NOISE OR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-09-01 | 010000 STEERING
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING A TURNING MANEUVER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-09-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-09-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.2L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A ENGINE / TRANSMISSION WHINE AT 2800 – 32000 RPM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-09-01 | 135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
CONCERNS WITH THE LEFT HAND MANUAL MIRROR NOT ADJUSTING WHEN THE ADJUSTMENT LEVER IS MOVED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-09-01 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
A RATTLE COMING FROM THE DOOR(S) WHEN THE DOOR WINDOW GLASS IS LOWERED. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-10-29 | 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
CUSTOMER CONCERN OF PREMATURE FOG LAMP FAILURE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-01-01 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
COMMENTS THAT THE REAR BRAKES MAY DRAG/HEAT UP OR REAR OF CAR IS SQUATTING DUE TO AGGRESSIVE REAR BRAKE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-01 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-01 | 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
LEFT HAND MIRROR DOES NOT ADJUST WHEN ADJUSTMENT LEVER IS MOVED (ADJUST LEVER TO ALIGN WITH LEVER SLIDE). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-04-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE STALL AT COLD START, ROUGH IDLE, OIL FILTER EXPANSION, HIGH OIL PRESSURE AND ENGINE MISFIRE DTC’S (REPLACE OIL PUMP WITH IMPROVED PRESS RELIEF VALVE BORE). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
DELAY ENGAGEMENT INTO DRIVE AFTER COLD SOAK (REPLACE WITH REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH HOUSING ASSEMBLY COMPLETE). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-06-01 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
CONDITIONS REGARDING WEAK OR DISCHARGED BATTERY, SLOW STARTING, GEN OR MIL LAMP ON, VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-06-01 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
COMMENTS THAT A METALLIC NOISE ON COLD EXHAUST SYSTEMS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-11-01 | 220000 SEATS
COMMENTS THAT THE SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR SLEEVE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-08-26 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-08-01 | 020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO FRONT AND / OR REAR STABILIZER SHAFT SQUAWK / SQUEAK NOISE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-01 | 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
REAR COMPARTMENT (TRUNK) LID LATCH DIFFICULT TO UNLOCK / OPEN. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KNOCK, RATTLE OR TAP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR UNDER LIGHT LOAD CONDITIONS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE KNOCK, RATTLE OR TAP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-08-01 | 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
INFORMATION REGARDING CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING. *YH *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-04-01 | 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-08-01 | 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC’S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-06-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXPERIENCING A RATTLE / SQUEAK IN RIGHT SIDE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL SCRATCHED OR RIGHT SIDE END OF INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTACTING DOOR TRIM PANEL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-09-01 | 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
MIRROR VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-03-01 | 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
LEFT OUTSIDE BREAKAWAY MIRROR INOPERATIVE. *TT UPDATE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-07-01 | 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER SHOWS WEAR OR PERMANENT DAMAGE IN VARIOUS AREAS. YD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-08-01 | 012000 STEERING:COLUMN
CLUNK FELT/NOISE HEARD FROM STEERING COLUMN, STEERING GEAR AND/OR FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER AND/OR STEERING WHEEL ROTATION (LUBRICATE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT [I-SHAFT]). *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-07-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION CONCERNING ENGINE KNOCK/RATTLE OR TAP NOISE BEFORE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR UNDER LIGHT LOAD CONDITIONS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE (REPLACE PISTON AND/OR ROD ASSEMBLIES). AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-02-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VARIOUS INFORMATION REGARDING OVERNIGHT COLD SOAK CONDITIONS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-01 | 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
COOLANT LOSS, VISIBLE COOLANT LEAKAGE, LOW COOLANT LAMP ON OR COOLANT ODOR CAUSED BY COOLANT LEAKAGE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
1997 CHEVROLET Cavalier
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