1998 Chevrolet Cavalier lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 20 complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 4% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the lighting complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
When applying the brakes consumer can smell the brakes burning. Consumer had problems with the rotors/hood latch and calipers sticking. Also, had three mufflers replaced. The headlights went out while driving, and the parking brake won't work. In addition, was having problems with engine rocher arm gasket, and the brake light kept coming on. Dealer can't find the problem.
Headlight switch has failed 3 times in 3 years. Neither low or high beams will work making driving at night unsafe. Switch replaced in october 2004, october 2006 and october 2007. The switch from october 2004 had an electrical burning smell coming from it for the two years it was installed while the headlights were turned on.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Electrical system 76 complaints
- Brakes 68 complaints
- Steering 57 complaints
- Engine 49 complaints
- Air bags 35 complaints
- Body & structure 31 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints