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Chevrolet Cavalier
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Complaints
4,552
Active records
Recalls
34
Active records
TSBs
926
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
25
Injuries
388
Crashes
415
Fires
126
Top reported issues — Chevrolet Cavalier
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Operating state
Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Engine behavior
Safety restraint issue
Noise
Braking behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Thermal issue
Fluid issue
Driver assistance issue
Lighting behavior
Starting behavior
Steering behavior
Vibration/harshness
Electrical issue
Access/entry issue
Performance issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
HVAC behavior
Smell
Recent change
Ride/handling behavior
Infotainment behavior
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
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.