1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Seats Problems

“(1) my cousin was driving her 1998 Cavalier when she was struck head on by an oncoming vehicle (2) her driver's side chair broke lose and her seat belt came out of its fastener and the metal hook striking her body resulting in a laceration. Her body was then throw forward with such great force that she hit the windshield with her head twice resulting in a concussion, black eye, swollen forehead and other cuts and bruises. Additionally, at the point of impact, despite the force with which she was struck, her airbag failed to deploy which could have further prevented her striking the windshield. …”

“This is the third Cavalier I have owned, and the last. Thought it was a great car, guess I was wrong. The radio has been replaced 3 times, the brakes 3 times (they wear funny), the seat broke and I fell into my 3 year old in the back seat. And Chevrolet has once again stood by their word, I am the second owner of this car, so they will do nothing. What a company.”

“#1, the front brake rotors warped and the pads were worn. Dealer refused to replace under warranty so I paid out of pocket. Now second set of rotors and pads is in need of replacement. #2 trunk lid latch could not be opened with key, dealer refused to repair/replace under warranty, so I paid out of pocket. #3 reverse light switch failed, again dealer refused to replace under warranty, I paid out of pocket. Switch has gone bad again and I paid to have it replace a second time. #4 driver's door hinges were bent and door did not always close tightly, dealer repaired at no charge. …”

“My 13 yr old daughter and 12 yr old niece tried to hide from me after a ride in the trunk of the car. They thought they could leave a seatbelt between the back seat and the trunk to prevent it closing. It locked. They were trapped for 20-30 minutes before I happened to walk by the car (it was 90 degrees) and heard them. Luckily they were okay but a few more minutes and they may have passed out - then who knows? Please have all cars with similar back seats (open from passenger area to the trunk, but not vice versa) have safety latches placed in the trunk by the manufacturer. It will save lives!”

“Vehicle was rearended, seat broke. Was repaired at dealer, but still not working properly. When seat is in upright position, it takes push of one finger to make it recline again, consumer was injured in collision.”