1998 Chevrolet Conventional
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Owner complaints
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- Engine and engine cooling
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 › Radiator assembly · Equipment · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Exterior lighting · Fuel system, other · Service brakes, hydraulic · Structure · Suspension · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
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…
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
- Seats · Service brakes, hydraulic
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…
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
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Oil filter housing failed. yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Brake cylinder failed. yh
- Steering › Column locking › Anti-theft device
Plug for security system failed. yh
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Water pump failed.
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Turn signal light works with trailer hooked up, but without use of trailer, turn signals do not work.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506This 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 calibration concerns.
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