CarComplaints.com Notes: Widespread instrument panel failure is a common and frustrating reality for many 2004-2005 Chevy Cavalier owners. They're often left in the dark when it comes to knowing how fast they're going, what their engine temperature is, or even how much fuel they have left in the tank.
The likely culprit is a series of bad "stepper motors" which control the gauges and are no longer covered under warranty. Think not being able to see your speed is a safety issue and should be recalled for all owners? We'd agree. Trouble is, apparently the NHTSA does not.
Nothing like getting up on a cold morning, starting the car to warm up and then coming back to a car that is still frosted and freezing cold!!! Apparently there was too much Styrofoam in the upper part of the dash to allow it to switch to defrost and "a cord", how they explained it to me, was bent and only allowing cold air to flow through! Again Stupid Stupid Car!!!!
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Nothing like getting up on a cold morning, starting the car to warm up and then coming back to a car that is still frosted and freezing cold!!! Apparently there was too much Styrofoam in the upper part of the dash to allow it to switch to defrost and "a cord", how they explained it to me, was bent and only allowing cold air to flow through! Again Stupid Stupid Car!!!!
- crittenhouse, Clarksburg, WV, US