NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet Cavalier

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

4,675

Active records

Recalls

34

Active records

TSBs

1,012

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

27

Injuries

396

Crashes

424

Fires

127

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Cavalier

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Operating state

1,286

Condition issue

1,239

Reporting mechanism

801

Engine behavior

665

Safety restraint issue

480

Noise

469

Braking behavior

412

Safety restraint behavior

352

Thermal issue

313

Fluid issue

301

Driver assistance issue

300

Lighting behavior

257

Starting behavior

253

Steering behavior

250

Vibration/harshness

187

Access/entry issue

179

Electrical issue

179

Performance issue

146

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

115

Powering on/off behavior

84

HVAC behavior

78

Wiper/washer behavior

78

Smell

69

Recent change

68

Ride/handling behavior

62

Infotainment behavior

35

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

Filed Jul 7, 2025


There is a recall on the vehicle I need to get fixed.

2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

Filed May 17, 2024


The whole steering column is loose The pins are all backed out I’m afraid to drive it I think this is a manufactured design flaw

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

Filed Jun 29, 2023


Transmission failed out of nowhere for no reason no check engine light yes available for inspection

2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

Filed Jun 7, 2023


1 injured
Crash

Was in a horrible car wreck yesterday and none of my airbag is avoid but yet my no check engine light none of my lights were on so I don't understand the problem you could have nearly killed me is what I got spent around three times and put back at the gas station that I left

2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

Filed Jun 7, 2023


Horn doesn't work..replaced fuse still not working..so I wonder if my air bag will work...how do I fix it no body know not even the dealer

2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

Filed Mar 15, 2023


The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the interior passenger side directional signal began blinking rapidly while activated. Additionally, the contact stated that an onlooker observed that the exterior driver side indicator light was not illuminated when indicator was activated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the interior lighter fuse needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure…

2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

Filed Feb 7, 2022


The vehicle failed to pass pa. state inspection due to a severely rusted frame over the rear axles. The estimate to repair the frame was @$3000.

2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

Filed Nov 1, 2021


The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the front driver’s side tire had detached. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic went to the contact's residence and diagnosed that the lower control arm rusted and detached from the subframe. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

Filed May 6, 2021


JUST PURCHASED A 2002 CHEVY CAVALIER FOR OUR DAUGHTER AND HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND OUT IF ANY OF THE 5 RECALLS WERE PERFORMED ON THIS VEHICLE OR NOT. THE NHTSA RECALL PAGE ISN'T WORKING AT THIS TIME AND THE CHEVY LOCAL DEALERSHIP ISN'T WILLING TO HELP. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE PROVIDE SOME ASSISTANCE??

2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

Filed May 2, 2021


MY CAR HAS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT WAS RECALLED FOR OTHER GM VEHICLES. THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE, TEMPERATURE GAUGE, RPM, SPEEDOMETER.... NONE OF MY GAUGES WORK. THEY GAVE THE WRONG READINGS, THE HAND WOULDN'T RETURN TO THEIR STARTING POSITIONS, THEN THE HANDS WENT LOWER THAN THEIR STARTING POSITIONS TO THE POINT THEY ALL DIDN'T WORK ANYMORE. THIS CAR NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO THE GM RECALL LIST FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.