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2003 CHEVROLET Cavalier

2 recalls Risk Grade: D- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #08E063000 Plain English
Component

STEERING

Manufacturer
DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
What Happened
The intermediate steering shaft is a critical part that helps connect your steering wheel to the front wheels. In some cases, the weld that holds this shaft together can be faulty.
Risk if Unfixed
If the weld fails, you could lose steering control while driving, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the steering shaft with a new, reliable one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WELD CONNECTING THE INNER TUBE TO THE OUTER TUBE MAY BE DEFECTIVE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.
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Moderate #04V524000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
There's a problem with the rear lamps on your vehicle. The bulbs that light up when you use your turn signals or brake might not be making good contact, which can cause them to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you might not be able to signal to other drivers when you're slowing down or turning, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will check the bulb sockets and make sure they're working properly. If needed, they'll apply some grease or replace the sockets, and it's all free.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR LAMPS THAT PROVIDE STOP AND TURN SIGNALS AND TAIL LAMP FUNCTIONS STOP WORKING BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET. IN ADDITION, IF ONE BULBS WERE TO BECOME INOPERATIVE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING IN CRUISE CONTROL, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD DISENGAGE WHEN THE REMAINING BULB WAS ACTIVATED. IF BOTH LAMPS WERE TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ENGAGE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION OF STOPPING TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES, AND AN INOPERATIVE REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION TO TURN TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES. BOTH OF THESE FAILURES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR LAMP BULB SOCKET ASSEMBLIES AND APPLY GREASE OR REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 18, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
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STEERING
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other CHEVROLET Cavalier Years

2005
1 recall
2004
2 recalls
2002
5 recalls
2001
6 recalls
2000
7 recalls

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