2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Suspension Problems

“Engine cradle subframe has rusted through on right side. Low mileage, car is parked in a garage, so it does not sit outside all day and night. My mechanic tells me he has seen this a lot with chevys. He says it is especially true with GM cars driven in the north because of the weather...so much for being imported from detroit; isn't that in the north? He says he can order a used replacement from the southern us. I know a Cavalier is not a top-of-the-line car, but isn't the frame supposed to be the strogest part? Come on GM, fix this issue before somebody dies! …”

“I bought this car a 2002 chevy Cavalier in 2005, and at the time there was 25k original miles so I was told. Since then I have found out there has been 5 recalls on this car for various safety hazards, none of which I was ever told about prior or during my purchase of this vehicle. The signals have failed, I had to pay for them to be replaced, the bearings on the tires caused dry rot and I had to pay to replace those, both were on the recall list. The engine would over heat in the idle position, and they replaced an air filter sitting that as the problem and it wasn't. …”

“On nov 12, 2004, my fiance was driving to work on a highway and our 02 chevy Cavalier ls sport coupe went out of control causing a bad crash inside of a tunnel. The tires were in good condition, the car has traction control and the weather was fine. After just getting our car back from being in the shop for repairs to the front end for three months (due to excessive damage), we took the car to get inspected and it failed because hey found that the rear wheel bearing is damaged and will cost almost $500 to be replaced/repaired. …”

“With only 13000 miles on the vehicle, the goodyear tires that came with the vehicle blewout when the inside of the tires wore to such a degree that the steel threads from the belts punctured a hole in the tire. Consumer also states that the vehicle came from the factory without aligning the wheels.”

“Consumer stated that the right front suspension bounces excessively and is making a rattling noise. Vehicle was checked by dealer who advised operation is normal, but not able to determine cause of noise. Consumer very concerned about safety while driving vehicle. Ts”