1996 Chevrolet Cavalier review from North America
"1996 has problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My timing chain actually broke in two places at 44000 miles.
Now I am smelling gas inside the car and in the motor (I have no idea what this is from).
When the timing chain went out, I had to get a new valve and EGR valve also.
At 44000 miles my left wheel bearing went bad too.
General comments?
I think this year of the Cavalier has bad timing chain problems after reading all of these comments. When I bought the car, I changed the brakes and rotorsm and my driver's side ones were awful.
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| A great buy under 6,000 |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 14th July, 2006 |