1998 Chevrolet Conventional Engine cooling Problems

“The water pump developed a leak. Upon replacing both the pump and thermostat, the engine began to overheat. It was determined that the head gasket had failed and I was told by the mechanic this is a very common problem in cavaliers.”

“While braking the vehicle felt as if it had lifted off the ground about a foot then pulled violently to the right. Fumes and smoke were coming from the wheels front and back, the vehicle was using 2 or more quarts of oil per week, out of alignment, A/C compressor makes noise as if it were a bad pulley bearing, the center console was broken, the crew cab outside lights never worked, the vehicle needed new front brake pads prematurely, the rear end leaked, the rear end wheel seperated about two inches out of position, the water pump was inoperative, the wipers failed during a rain storm, upper…”