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.
2.0
hardly worth mentioning
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
35,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
one of the tail light bulbs was out, replace bulb (1 reports)
Had the cruise control kicking off when using the turn signals since the car was almost new. I knew I had a bulb burnt out in back, but when I tried to replace the bulb the new bulb didn't work either. I may have gotten a bad bulb, because a year later I decided to look at the bulb/socket again and I was able to get a bulb working again. When I tried to cruise control it also worked great, and has for the next 30,000+ miles.
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Had the cruise control kicking off when using the turn signals since the car was almost new. I knew I had a bulb burnt out in back, but when I tried to replace the bulb the new bulb didn't work either. I may have gotten a bad bulb, because a year later I decided to look at the bulb/socket again and I was able to get a bulb working again. When I tried to cruise control it also worked great, and has for the next 30,000+ miles.
- hogrod, Evansville, WI, US