Faults:

A few things. Replaced a wheel bearing, one of the front CV axles, a fuel pump, a water pump, a timing belt/chain, and a tune up. And then the usual brake jobs, oil changes, etc.

Also the window switches for the back windows don't work on the driver's master control, can only lower and raise rear windows at the rear window control.

Passenger side tail light assembly used to fill up with water and ruin bulbs, til I drilled a hole in the bottom of it to allow the water to drain.

General Comments:

Cheap, generally reliable and economical car to own. I get 31 mpg, almost 400 miles per tank.

Faults:

Turn signal noise clicking fast at random, but does not cause turn signal lights to flashing.

Fuel pump went out at 92,000. Replacement pumps are very expensive.

General Comments:

I'm having problems with the turn signal noise coming on randomly and clicking fast. It's hard to find information on what the fix is. For prior cars you'd change out a $10.00 controller and be done with it, but this looks like it will be at less $200.00 And that's just if they get it solved in the first try.

Faults:

Circuit board on wiper motor. Replaced from the junkyard for $35. Loads of these cars in junkyards, so it's easy to find parts.

General Comments:

Me and my girlfriend bought this car together mainly for her. I was skeptical because I tend to stray away from American cars. I've always had good luck with imports and so I've stuck with them. I used to have a general bad view of American cars. This car has changed my outlook towards American cars. It's a lot better than I expected.

I was expecting all kinds of little problems and the build quality to be kinda bulky and cheap. In some areas it is but nothing noticeable right away. It has a nice interior design, not too flashy not too boring.

My girlfriend does most of the daily use back in forth to work in this. I only drive it on vacations and on the weekend. This car just gets the job done. Everything works when you need it to, and quite comfortably. Every summer we take a 3 hour drive vacation each way, and I have recorded 35mpg with the A/C on most of the way. It's hard to find 35mpg in a midsize sedan. You would think the 2.2 ecotec would lack power for how big the car is; not at all. It gets up to speed nicely and does it without revving the engine too much. I forsee this engine lasting because of that reason.

Since I've praised it this whole time, I will add my little gripes with it too.

The transmission usually shifts into overdrive before you really want it to, but it still accelerates nicely.

Since the car is larger with a light small engine, I notice wind catching it more than usual. I have to counteract the wind more than similar cars with V6's. The engine can be a little noisier and not as smooth at idle than you would expect, but it doesn't really bother me unless I'm sitting at a red light with no music playing.

If you need a safe practical car that will meet your needs and get the job done without completely boring you, this car is for you.

Faults:

Front suspension "squeaking" noise. I fixed this myself with dry graphite lubricant at the front swaybar/bushing.

General Comments:

Ecotec engine runs quiet and has adequate power. Smooth highway ride. I average almost 28 mpg in the summer.

Stock audio system is not very good to listen to.