2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Problems and Repair Histories

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Chevrolet Cavalier in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010		200	Replaced Clutch

Chevrolet Cavalier in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	90000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	104000	15	Charged the AC to make it cold again. System wasn't completely empty and is still 100% factory.
Sep	2012	106000	15	Replaced rear light socket and bulb. Old socket had deformed due to heat, which resulted in poor electrical contact.
Jan	2013	112000	120	Old AC compressor clutch started dragging on AC pulley when the clutch was disengaged, making a horrible sound. Replaced AC compressor clutch and pulley. Entire system is OE (ie 10 years, 110k miles old), so it has held up pretty well.
Mar	2013	114000		Most recent odometer entry.

Chevrolet Cavalier in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	143840		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	144460	150	Upper mount of rear left suspension was broken. Upon replacing, it was found that the absorber was worn out and has also been replaced.
May	2012	145360	493	Front left coil spring was broken, replaced both left and right followed by an alignment. Changed pads and rotors. Replaced the front calipers. Slide pin was completely seized.
Jun	2012	146320		Most recent odometer entry.

Chevrolet Cavalier in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	142000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	146500	300	Blower not working on low & medium but OK on high; also blower noise. Dealer replaced resistor, works OK now. Replaced the same resistor 2 years ago.
Jun	2011	149000	0	3rd time coolant light came on. Dealer identified loose connection, fixed & topped up coolant.
Aug	2011	150000	1832	AC not working, saw puff of smoke, drove to dealer. Took 4 days to diagnose. I was told a coolant system problem resulted in compressor burnout, so associated parts had to be replaced. Seems OK now. Not sure if related to earlier problems. Without warning, car would not turn over or start. Towed. Ignition switch failed, replaced, OK. Ignition system was replaced last year, adviser said the switch should have been replaced at that time, replaced system at no charge.
Jan	2012	157300	0	Blower motor making noise, replaced under repair warranty.
Oct	2012	160700	359	Car made loud squealing noise, dealer diagnosed as alternator bearing and replaced alternator with aftermarket part
Feb	2013	163300	0	replace wheel cylinders w. spring hardware replace radiator hoses Replaced valve cover gasket; I did not notice oil leak, don't know if that is preventive or symptom
Mar	2013	164000		Most recent odometer entry.

Chevrolet Cavalier in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011		178	cooling sensor, coolant flush
Mar	2011	101000	1720	Thermostat replaced, head gasket replaced, head repaired water pump replaced
Apr	2011	101000	350	starter motor replaced
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

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