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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.
8.4
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $200
- Average Mileage:
- 76,600 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 5 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- issue recall or bulletin (3 reports)
- not sure (2 reports)
clutch problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Exactly what everyone else has said about this issue. The first time it happen to me I was getting onto the freeway, so yeah it really freaked me out. I was accelerating to veer into heavy oncoming traffic. I think we spend more money on clutch fluid than what the cars even worth. Not to mention its very embarrassing, like when it goes out in a drive-thru or dropping the kids off at school
- Emily C., Zavalla, TX, US