This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Headlight wiring harness failure. Unable to use high-beams. When attempting to activate the high-beams, the drl activate due to not having full power getting to headlights.
The high beams and day time running lights fail intermittenly. The wires rubbed underneath the battery tray. (found corroded splices in the harness under the battery tray) the running light indicator on the dashboard was off again and the high beam indicator was always on when the headlight switch was in either position. The problem with the running lights was yet another corroded and shorted out a wire form the electrical harness. (found wiring C101 corroded and circuit 1200 at C101 was repaired) the check engine light was not caused by a bad sensor, but another bad wire leading to a sensor. (found wiring to the vent solenoid bad) there was a loud clunk noise in the rear when hitting large bumps due to worn rear strut mounts.
Headlight failure, not bulb. Called dealer, they said it was wiring harness problem, that it is very common on 1999 Chevy Cavaliers (what I have), but refused to warranty it. If it is so common that the harness fails why does Chevy not recall it?
Odometer trips, cluster replaced, engine burning gasket replaced, electrical electrical radio cassette plays sides A/B simutaneously and station are staticky, radio replaced once problem still exist but can not be duplicated, back right passenger door stick and transmission will not change into 3rd gear.
Wires from the ignition are rubbing against bolts on engine, and is causing electrical problems because of exposure. Consumer is concerned of vehicle catching on fire. Dealership is aware of it.
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- Johnston, IA, USA