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#5 of 34 Re: 2005 CAVALIER ISSUE....VERY PUZZLING [finessechic] by gonogo Jul 14, 2006 (8:36 am)
Replying to: finessechic (Jul 13, 2006 3:22 pm) I will tell you the truth, I have owned 4 Cavaliers, the last one 2000. It was a disappointment, made more cheaply than my 94 I traded. I used to visit another forum, the problems were all listed, the cool part is, if you want to call it cool, is you knew what problems you were going to have before you had them. The good part you already know the fix and cost and instructions on the repair. The window motors were a #1 failure item. The parts put in the cavalier are to put it nicely low grade, you have to move up to get better parts. The fact that GM is going down the tube has something to do with it, but through there stupidity they are making it worse, would you buy another GM product. Replies to this message: finessechic (Jul 14, 2006 1:16 pm) gonogo (Jul 15, 2006 8:33 am)
#6 of 34 Re: 2005 CAVALIER ISSUE....VERY PUZZLING [gonogo] by finessechic Jul 14, 2006 (1:16 pm)
Replying to: gonogo (Jul 14, 2006 8:36 am) my cavalier is fully loaded.....has the best of everything...except no alloy wheels or sunroof which is fine by me....would a car that has pretty much everything on it still have a crappy motor.....my car has premium stereo sound, radio that tells station and song playing (and colts score when game is on radio), traction control, cruise control, premium interior, remote with trunk release both inside and on the remote, anti theft, power locks and windows, reading lights on right and left of dome light, sunglasses compartment above the middle console, the list goes on and on....it just seems weird that a fully loaded car could have a crappy window motor or cable or whatever it is. please help Replies to this message: gonogo (Jul 15, 2006 8:33 am)
#7 of 34 Re: 2005 CAVALIER ISSUE....VERY PUZZLING [finessechic] by gonogo Jul 15, 2006 (8:33 am)
Replying to: finessechic (Jul 14, 2006 1:16 pm) You said the magic word, Cavalier. My 1994 I went 120K and no window motor failure, but I rarely put the window down, wind noise.  Seems to me the real problems started with the new model starting 1995, complete redesign. The issues were with strut bearings, wheel bearings, blower motor resistor, head gasket leaks, not your EcoTech, window motors, CD stops working. The fix for that is pull the radio fuse for a few seconds, works on all GM radios, I found that out on the web.  Look at the bright side maybe they are making them better in 2005. From what I read the Cobalt is not much of a car either. Good Luck
#8 of 34 Re: 2005 CAVALIER ISSUE....VERY PUZZLING [finessechic] by woobegone Jul 16, 2006 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: finessechic (Jul 13, 2006 3:22 pm) This sounds like the same problem I had last year with my '96 Pontiac Sunfire (same car, same parts). When the thermal regulator on the window motor begins to fail, the window will stop; wait a few minutes, it cools enough to go a little more, etc. But at that point, it's pretty much toast, so you need to get a new motor. I tried a remanufactured one from NAPA Auto Parts to save some $$ but it didn't last. Best to bite the bullet and get a GM-Delco reman. unit. I agree it shouldn't happen on so new a car as a 2005, but what can you do? Now, I'm concerned about my son's 2005 Cav he bought last Sept. -- hope he has better luck.
#9 of 34 Leak by ozy Aug 25, 2006 (2:48 pm)
Just been to my dealer to have an oil pan leak checked after noticing the oil patch on the ground this morning. Had the opportunity to look at it, looks like there are some scratches underneath about 4 inches deep in 2 places. The technician said I might have hit a sharp object( I am very careful and I don't remember hearing/ feeling a bump). Also some noise coming from the front left wheel. The diagnostics say the wheel hub bearing needs replacing. the total quotation is CAN$1200 for both jobs. Is this realistic? After reading some posts here I feel I have started a similar route of money down the drain. It's a 2003 cav on a lease, with 57000km, warranty expired on 08/05/06. What's the best way forward. Please help Replies to this message: gonogo (Aug 26, 2006 6:43 am)
#10 of 34 Re: Leak [ozy] by gonogo Aug 26, 2006 (6:43 am)
Replying to: ozy (Aug 25, 2006 2:48 pm) Get an estimate from and independent shop, dealers are always notoriously high, lots of overhead.
#12 of 34 Window Help by zoramehta Jan 24, 2007 (2:11 am)
On my 96 Cavalier I am having window issues. They are powered. About 10 yrs ago the driver side window went out and I had it fixed. Then about 2yrs ago it would lower half way and take forever to raise. Now it doesnt work at all. Just a yr ago my passenger side did the same thing. Now one of my back windows wont go down from the driver side switch. Now I have 3 windows that dont work!   Want to get this fixed. And will fix it with my dad, but would like some insite on what it may be before I go changing all the motors and that not be it. And will not get rid of the car so some logical help would be appreciated. Thanks Replies to this message: gonogo (Jan 25, 2007 9:15 am)
#13 of 34 Re: Window Help [zoramehta] by gonogo Jan 25, 2007 (9:15 am)
Replying to: zoramehta (Jan 24, 2007 2:11 am) 95 and on were notorious for motors going out, not a bad job if you have done one. I would recommend you google motor replacement, lots of information out there.
#14 of 34 Re: 2001 Z24 Problems [kdoggflog01] by georgecavalier Apr 29, 2007 (9:01 am)
Replying to: kdoggflog01 (Apr 11, 2005 12:47 pm) I also have a 2001 Z24 and from what I've heard the window motors aren't that reliable on the Cavaliers. It could be the motor but it could be a wiring issue. Either do it yourself or have a mechanic look at it. Replies to this message: gonogo (Apr 30, 2007 7:49 am)

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