Major Problems with Chevrolet Cavalier Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Chevrolet Cavalier

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Chevrolet Cavalier.

Model Year	Complaints
2005 Cavalier	287
2004 Cavalier	325
2003 Cavalier	675
2002 Cavalier	192
2001 Cavalier	243
2000 Cavalier	314
1999 Cavalier	240

Worst 3 Chevrolet Cavalier complaints

2002 Chevrolet Cavalier AIR BAGS Victims: 5 Mileage: 100000 miles

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Victims: 4 Mileage: 188288 miles

2000 Chevrolet Cavalier VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 4

Browse Chevrolet Cavalier complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and FUEL PUMP are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Cavalier owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM about a week after buying the car my break light comes on and my brakes started grinding and the car...	387 ~ 65293 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel pump. *tr...	233 ~ 71306 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the vehicles fuel pump system had a high pitch frequency (drawing to much power). this could result in a fire.	196 ~ 53625 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cavalier. the speedometer became erratic and then failed. the contact was informed that the...	170 ~ 49017 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING speedometer stopped working at 32200 miles went to dealer said approximate cost is $500.00 talked with mechanic and he said...	76 ~ 65263 miles
STEERING i was sold a chevy cavalier with bad brakes and bad rotors and it makes a big noise when you	76 ~ 52606 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL faulty gauges cluster. the gas temperature speedometer and rpm gauges stop working in a weekly basis for several days. *tr...	74 ~ 53179 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER tl*the driver rented a 2005 chevrolet cavalier. the driver was hit head on by an out of control 2002 toyota...	65 ~ 18579 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving 65 mph the engine stalled without warning. the driver was able to pull off the road and waited	63 ~ 27519 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS vehicle t-boned at 45 mph and front air bags did not deploy. consumer had the vehicle towed to dealer and	60 ~ 17706 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: 1997 chevrolet cavalier. sometimes the steering wheel will not allow the consumer to turn it toward the left. this...	58 ~ 6183 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated the front brakes vibrated and pulsated when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken...	53 ~ 33547 miles
AIR BAGS the consumer request that the air bags in her 2005 chevrolet cavalier be disconnected. *nm the consumer received a doctor...	49 ~ 28317 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds a noise was heard and when depressing the brake pedal excessive pressure...	47 ~ 7394 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when starting the vehicle every month or so it will turn over once and the power will shut off and...	45 ~ 34109 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING car stalls intermittently usually when coming to a stop. this is either with the clutch engaged or with the transmission...	44 ~ 5073 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated that the 2004 chevrolet cavalier has been having a continuous problem with the cruise control. when...	44 ~ 16097 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cavalier. the contact stated that the horn sounds intermittently while the vehicle is parked...	43 ~ 35336 miles
SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated since purchase the brakes have been replaced two times due to the rotors warping and a...	42 ~ 27789 miles
STRUCTURE on two separate occasions the driver door would open without warning while driving 45-50 mph. the vehicle has been to...	40 ~ 32731 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. while driving approximately 25 mph the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration even though...	36 ~ 16155 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt: the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cavalier. the contact stated that by 3 300 miles the transmission had been...	36 ~ 21051 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i have a 2005 chevrolet cavalier and the fuel pump went out. i was on the freeway going about 60	34 ~ 56348 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING rear directional turn signals have stopped operating ( left rear signal lamp) front left signal lamp operates at a rapid	31 ~ 122595 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i have two problems that may be safety related. one more so than the other. the instruments none of them...	30 ~ 50188 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i saw that my reverse tail lights were not lighting up when i put the car in reverse. i took...	27 ~ 16441 miles
POWER TRAIN the clutch pedal stuck to the ground and failed the car would not come out of gear. finally turned off...	26 ~ 63342 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2003 chevrolet cavalier only 6 months old and already both of the back turn signals/brake light bulbs have burnt out.	24 ~ 21061 miles
ENGINE i was driving on the highway at about 65 mph when my car unexpectedly increased it's speed to about 80-90...	22 ~ 102593 miles
TIRES 2005 chevy cavalier right front tire blewout. *ts the consumer lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road.	22 ~ 21540 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i had test drove my vehicle and it was perfect the seat didn't move and the seats weren't electric. i...	22 ~ 37210 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when i brake to slow down or stop my head lights dim significantly. it happens with the high beams and	21 ~ 23427 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM a strong fuel odor entered the inside of the vehicle when the vents were used. this odor caused nausea...	21 ~ 24747 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i just bought a 2005 cavalier from a private party and a couple days after i had it i noticed...	20 ~ 112750 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cavalier. the contact observed that whenever fuel was dispensed into the fuel tank the...	20 ~ 40922 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION faulty gauges cluster. the gas temperature speedometer and rpm gauges stop working in a weekly basis for several days. *tr...	20 ~ 15331 miles
SEATS on two separate occasions the driver door would open without warning while driving 45-50 mph. the vehicle has been to...	19 ~ 31179 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING dt: 1997 chevrolet cavalier. sometimes the steering wheel will not allow the consumer to turn it toward the left. this...	18 ~ 34080 miles
EQUIPMENT horn contact behind airbag was recently crazy glued to restore horn and speedo & cluster requires replacement of entire cluster...	17 ~ 40474 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER on 2004 chevrolet cavalier fuel pump went out a tonly 76000 miles. been having problems idling. *ak...	15 ~ 55553 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated since purchase the brakes have been replaced two times due to the rotors warping and a...	15 ~ 2867 miles
VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated that there were three problems with the vehicle. the automatic windows failed to roll either up...	15 ~ 116669 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i was on my way home today and think god my husband was driving..my gauges are not working on the...	14 ~ 80732 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. while driving 55 mph the vehicle stopped in the middle of the interstate...	14 ~ 20356 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 mph on dry road conditions all gauges except the rpm gauge lost power...	14 ~ 14060 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT about a week after buying the car my break light comes on and my brakes started grinding and the car...	14 ~ 33588 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have a 2005 cavalier and i have the same complaint as every one else my gauges are going hay...	13 ~ 25532 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN was in a parking lot went to back up..clutch pedal went to floor and wouldn't move clutch line was cut...	13 ~ 10989 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. the vehicle defrosters do not work. the defrosters only blow out onto the...	13 ~ 41615 miles
SEAT BELTS seat belts are defective. *jb...	13 ~ 52887 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT dt: consumer stated that the wiring harness behind the dashboard went bad and then there was a clicking noise from...	13 ~ 17292 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving reverse bulb exploded causing back up lights to catch on fire.*ak...	13 ~ 14815 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING rear directional turn signals have stopped operating ( left rear signal lamp) front left signal lamp operates at a rapid	12 ~ 27045 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cavalier. the contact stated that the front driver's side door latch no longer latches...	12 ~ 30319 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cavalier. the contact stated that the horn sounds intermittently while the vehicle is parked...	12 ~ 26556 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i have a 2005 chevy cavalier ls sport. the gas gauge doesn't work with it when i bought the car...	11 ~ 50538 miles
COLUMN > STEERING dt*: the contact stated since purchase the brakes have been replaced two times due to the rotors warping and a...	11 ~ 34347 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY inside of the vehicle smelled mildew from water leaking inside of the windshield. dealership was aware of the problem but	11 ~ 12909 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING i bought the car brand new arround 04/2003 chevrolet cavalier 2003 since then i reported several times back to the...	11 ~ 12372 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION back right rear spring broke on the brake according to dealership this was the 3rd one they had seen on	10 ~ 36871 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS safety belt driver side locks and cannot be used. *tr...	10 ~ 26121 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt*: the contact stated the location of the accelerator pedal caused the position of the seat to be too close	10 ~ 16947 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cavalier. the frame of the vehicle is rusting. the dealer sand blast and...	9 ~ 63771 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC in wet conditions my 2004 cavalier does not stop well. when i went through the car wash it almost didn't...	9 ~ 1667 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL none of the gages work don't know how fast i'm going...	8 ~ 66902 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE i currently have a 2005 chevy cavalier that i purchased in 2005. within 6 months of having the car my...	8 ~ 7000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt*: the contact stated that the 2004 chevrolet cavalier has been having a continuous problem with the cruise control. when...	8 ~ 11281 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 4/1/2004-check engine light came on. fucillo stated that it was the emission control and that the part was on national...	8 ~ 14709 miles
WHEELS i purchased my 2004 cavalier ls with only 4 miles on the od. i noticed the very same day on...	8 ~ 31290 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM various problems with 2003 chevrolet cavalier.*mr the vehicle tail light shorted out three times then the circuit shorted out. the...	8 ~ 13199 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the tail light has blown several times causing the turn signal to blink erratic. please provide any additional information. *nm...	8 ~ 23875 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cavalier. while driving approximately 35 to 55 mph on normal road conditions pressure was...	7 ~ 20523 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS safety belt driver side locks and cannot be used. *tr...	7 ~ 25446 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the service engine light appeared on my 2003 cavalier. i took it to walker chevrolet in franklin tn and they...	7 ~ 137534 miles
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM knob to turn the controller for defroster heater for feet or vent. the only area it blows out is out...	7 ~ 5831 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving vehicle stalled losing all power the vehicle was towed to the dealer who indicated that the pcm module	7 ~ 13857 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY the windows has a default. the passenger back door glass shattered for no reason. the front windows was down and	6 ~ 14917 miles
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the hydraulic line/hose that runs between the clutch master cylinder and the slave cylinder (transmission) chaffed on the brake lines	6 ~ 42503 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. while driving 5 mph the engine intermittently stalled. the failure occurred while making...	6 ~ 19753 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake failure on my new 2005 cavalier. created a very terrifying ride home for my son who was driving home...	6 ~ 16183 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer received a recall notice(04002) regarding the ignition circuit thermal. the dealer refused to do the work!!! service manager patricia...	6 ~ 22833 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer started vehicle to warm it up and went back into the office. vehicle was in flames within 10 minutes.	6 ~ 28397 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES goodyear conquest p19570r14 poor quality tires have had 1 tire that had to be relaced by dealer because several steel...	6 ~ 18000 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while reversing accelerator became stuck and the rear end of the vehicle hit a light pole. the plastic cover at...	6
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i have a major problem with a vehicle that i recently purchased. i bought a 2003 cavalier and there...	6 ~ 14859 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i've owned my 2003 cavalier for 1 yr. 3 months. i'm very irritated with having to go to the dealership...	6 ~ 54712 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers lock up when it is cold outside even after car has been running for a while both front	5 ~ 7000 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i bought my car a 2004 chevy cavalier with 21 miles on it. since then i have tried to return...	5 ~ 16000 miles
PARKING BRAKE we were told the car was inspected before we bought it! head light out of adjustment brake and tail lights...	5 ~ 11200 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i too experienced premature brake and rotor failure and had to replace both before the car was 2 years old....	5 ~ 4333 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1. vehicle made a moaning noise when turning at approximately 55 000 kms (and 3 years old). replaced power steering...	5 ~ 29000 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING 1. vehicle made a moaning noise when turning at approximately 55 000 kms (and 3 years old). replaced power steering...	5 ~ 27000 miles
RIM > WHEELS dt: 2004 chevrolet cavalier. the aluminum rim on the front passenger side cracked when pulling off of the freeway and...	5 ~ 23001 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer stated that while driving and without warning the seat belts would lock up without applying the brakes. dealer notified.	5 ~ 14000 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY this car has had many electrical problems windows sunroof and ignition. mr...	5 ~ 4000 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING i have returned my vehicle three times for a repeat problem with the transmission. i continue to hear after each...	5
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN consumer states there is no way to tell when the windshield wiper fluid is running low.*jb...	5 ~ 700 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER 1st issue was the speedometer started malfunctioning off & on. it shows going much faster than car really is going....	4 ~ 103647 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. the vehicle has cooper sportmaster glt tires size 205/70r14. while driving between 30-35...	4 ~ 12500 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i have 2004 chevy cavalier with less than 24k mileage. on august 4 2007 the clutch pad suddenly did not...	4
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i currently have a 2005 chevy cavalier that i purchased in 2005. within 6 months of having the car my...	4 ~ 53996 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING 1. vehicle made a moaning noise when turning at approximately 55 000 kms (and 3 years old). replaced power steering...	4 ~ 16169 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE the vehicle would jerk forward unexpectedly as soon as being filled up with gas. the consumer took the vehicle to...	4 ~ 12500 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY while driving the right side rear view mirror would shake uncontrollably. please provide additional details. *jb...	4 ~ 50 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the air bag deactivation device exploded and/ blew out the windshield/cracked the dashboard and sent metal through the glass door....	4 ~ 6375 miles
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the left and right turn signals/brake lights in car stopped working. i took the car to the dealership where it...	4 ~ 63000 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE upon delivery of new 2004 chevrolet cavalier it was discovered that two of the four bolts that hold the trunk...	4 ~ 24094 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when vehicle is in gear with foot on the brakes engine will start racing and vehicle will accelerate on its	4 ~ 26632 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING i have a major problem with a vehicle that i recently purchased. i bought a 2003 cavalier and there...	4 ~ 1788 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer for a regular oil maintenance and the dealer stated the vehicle...	4 ~ 13750 miles
CHILD SEAT tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cavalier. the contact owns a 2009 chicco keyfit 30 child restraint seat model number...	3
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet cavalier. the contact stated that after she stopped at a traffic light the vehicle...	3 ~ 49667 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT power window failure windows stuck replaced window motor 2 times failure again unable to open or close windows gas gauge	3 ~ 15000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM the catalytic converter has been damaged and needs to be replaced. the repair shop says that the damage was a...	3 ~ 42667 miles
VALVE > TIRES while driving in my car one day i intended to shift into 3rd gear but it only made a grinding...	3 ~ 81716 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION 1. vehicle made a moaning noise when turning at approximately 55 000 kms (and 3 years old). replaced power steering...	3 ~ 18333 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS dt: the contact stated that there were two cracks running side by side from the windshield to the passenger side...	3 ~ 24900 miles
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i have a 2004 chevy cavalier which has been in no accidents and is very well taken care of. the...	3 ~ 1600 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt: the back seat fold up while it is locked it. the consumer took the car to the dealer and...	3 ~ 11667 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR two days ago my abs (anti-lock brake system) warning light came on. i took it to the shop and they...	3 ~ 28333 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving at night with headlights on the head light cut off without prior warning leaving consumer between four to	3 ~ 58269 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS grinding noise in the braking system when brakes are applied. have had the car back to the dealer for service...	3 ~ 10667 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION i own a new 2003 chevy cavalier with several problems. had to replaced 2 spacers a strut mount several steering...	3 ~ 8591 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE dt: the consumer owns a 2003 chevrolet caviler. was losing control of the steering and the brakes. it started in...	3 ~ 18433 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR aug 31 2002 purchased vehicle. december 5 2002: abs activated - lost brake power sailed through red light. abs activated...	3 ~ 1183 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT while jacking up vehicle with a factory install jack. jack suddenly broken into three pieces causing the motor mount to	3 ~ 25500 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when not putting vehicle into park vehicle is still in gear. consumer is able to remove key and vehicle is	3
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING a noise was coming from dashboard during normal operation. dealership examined vehicle three times and could not correct problem. on	3 ~ 21000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE frame pulling apart at weld on passengers side below door. it is causing the windshield to "pop" door and window	3 ~ 58800 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL there is a clicking noise coming from under the dash. took vehicle to dealer and dealer rerouted the throttle cables.	3 ~ 1808 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i own a 2005 chevrolet cavalier and bought it from a dealer in 2008. since then all of the gauges...	2 ~ 92500 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM i purchased a 2005 chevy cavalier november 2004. i am the original owner. as of dec. 2009 my cars odometer...	2 ~ 72998 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE for the past year my vehicle has stalled in traffic while running going to 0 rpm but restarting. the i...	2 ~ 50500 miles
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield on passenger side failed. plastic cap that by friction holds elbow/joint of both control arms to wiper pivot point...	2 ~ 31500 miles
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS safety belt driver side locks and cannot be used. *tr...	2 ~ 23560 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS we have three chevrolet cavaliers (years: 1999 2000 2004). all three of these vehicles have at least one crack in...	2
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS seat belt in middle rear position of car was getting caught on some part of the mechanism and a large...	2 ~ 26550 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i started my car in the am and noticed my trac light was on(knowing it is not suppose to be...	2 ~ 40290 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC rear drums are wearing out faster than front brakes. *jb...	2 ~ 24250 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT request for air bag disconnection for 2005 chevrolet cavalier. *mr the vehicle manual stated that if anyone was close to	2
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC chevrolet cavalier z 2003 multiple failures. *bf the defroster would not clear the windows the heater did not work the...	2 ~ 60833 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY it has been in the shop several times since it was bought for the exact same thing. the front window...	2
MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY recall 03v159000 concerning windshield wiper motor. windshield wipers stopped operating during inclement conditions. dealer was notified and informed consumer that	2 ~ 600 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i have noticed excessive brake fad at speeds of higher than 50 miles per hour but not in excess of...	2 ~ 500 miles
HUB > WHEELS dt: consumer stated that the wiring harness behind the dashboard went bad and then there was a clicking noise from...	2 ~ 1246 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY while driving at any speed heater did not work. vehicle was taken to the dealer and heater was replaced. also...	2 ~ 8 miles
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING owner says that the vehicle is experiencing electrical problems. the headlights tail lights and the directional signals are malfunctioning. owner...	2 ~ 6063 miles
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i got the car brand new and i have always had problems starting the car. it is not everytime but...	2 ~ 20000 miles
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet cavalier. the contact stated the vehicle had been parked for approximately 4 hours...	2 ~ 72000 miles
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING there was a vibration sound coming from under the hood vehicle was taken to dealer numerous times could not find...	2
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES spare tire--uniroyal t115/70d14---cannot safely drive with only 2.5" road clearance at left front...	2
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN automobile rattles like crazy while driving. mechanic stated that noise had something to do with driveshaft. automobile had previously been...	2 ~ 44000 miles
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE vehicle was able to still roll back with emergency brake engaged. consumer heard a ticking noise that was coming from	2
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC possible brake or accelerator defect in 2004 chevrolet cavalier. *mr the brake pedal was three inches higher than the accelerator.	2
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i purchased a 2005 chevy cavalier november 2004. i am the original owner. as of dec. 2009 my cars odometer...	1 ~ 70995 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN clutch pedal failed to return and caused driver to loose control of vehicle. no injury clutch hose line to slave...	1 ~ 100000 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION 3 times in the last 2 years i have had to replace the front driver side hub bearing 1 time...	1
SWITCH > TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i saw that my reverse tail lights were not lighting up when i put the car in reverse. i took...	1 ~ 28500 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES during the time of june 24 2007 i was involved in a accident where the valve stem blow out of...	1 ~ 133718 miles
HUBCAP/COVER > WHEELS 3 months prior to november 19th 2006 i had my driver side front wheel break away from the car. when...	1 ~ 101545 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS dt*: the contact stated the plastic housing on both rear outer seat belts fractured and detached. the seat belts also...	1 ~ 35000 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR the service engine soon abs and track off lights began turning off and on periodically in mid may 2005. the...	1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR the service engine soon abs and track off lights began turning off and on periodically in mid may 2005. the...	1
FLUID > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake failure 1st happened at 1024 miles dealer reluctley fixed it happened again at 19.500 dealer and gm refused to	1 ~ 1000 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING consumer received a recall notice for the 2000 chevrolet cavalier steering column recall but the dealership by the consumer's school...	1
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE gas odor around the vehicle while parked. took vehicle to the mechanic who indicated that the gas tank had developed...	1 ~ 95365 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION first problem with my car was a short in the brake lights. chevrolet repaired that. then the horn would work...	1 ~ 24000 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL while driving at any speed the traction control warning light would illuminate. the consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle.	1 ~ 46550 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE hood out of alignment keeps catching on fender and plastic on window. *ak...	1 ~ 15000 miles
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL dt:the contact complained about two different problems. the rear seat belt were not retracting. a piece of plastic broken on...	1 ~ 53100 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT dt: consumer stated that the wiring harness behind the dashboard went bad and then there was a clicking noise from...	1 ~ 2491 miles
SHIELD ASSEMBLY > CHILD SEAT while driving at 35 mph consumer noticed that the shield for the css was coming apart. *ak...	1
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while driving at 55 mph consumer found it hard to steer the vehicle. consumer slowly drove the vehicle home checked...	1
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY on intermittent setting windshield wipers only move across windshield in spurts stoping every second. works normally on high settings. on	1
DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the 2000 chevrolet cavalier was purchased in july 2003 with approximately 32 000 mileage. on december 25 2003 with 34...	1 ~ 34016 miles
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY there are numerous things and the delaership has convinced gm because i wrote gm about the problems with this that...	1 ~ 21000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER consumer stated that while driving vehicle stalled then stopped. he was unable to get it restarted. then called the dealer/mechanic...	1 ~ 4026 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION car has a broken strut or strut mount in the rear. dealer states that since my car was rear ended...	1 ~ 28500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR the vehicle has been in the shop three times for problems with brake failure and brake related problems. it results...	1
LINES AND FITTINGS > AIR SUSPENSION > SPRINGS i've owned my 2003 cavalier for 1 yr. 3 months. i'm very irritated with having to go to the dealership...	1
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when the fuel in the tank reached a quarter empty vehicle stalls without warning. the dealership indicated that this is...	1 ~ 25030 miles
FUEL RAIL > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel pressure regulator linked to the fuel rail was leaking in a steady drip fuel. either o rings were failing	1 ~ 47500 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION a noise emitted from the front of the vehicle the dealer stated the frame was loose however seconds later the	1 ~ 12000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer states that gasoline can be heard in the tank when you come to a complete stop. dealer notified. please	1
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY mostly when it rains the wipers will stick or jump at the top and on the way back down. when	1 ~ 46210 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE while driving the vehicle at 40-50-mph the plastic bumper fell apart causing damage to the front wheel. dealer has been	1
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt: horn did not blow unless caller hit the right spot. caller said there was a dead spot in the...	1 ~ 11000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brake line erupted and caused loss of brake fluid when it leaked onto the transmission while driving. a repair...	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY door hinges were not working properly because door would not open slowly because springs were shot. contacted dealer and dealer	1
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i drive my car for canada post so i do lots of mileage but after owning my car for around...	1 ~ 64000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > SUPPLY > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i drive my car for canada post so i do lots of mileage but after owning my car for around...	1 ~ 64000 miles
HANGER/BRACKET > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS consumer stated that the rack and pinion has broken seven times and has taken to dealer several times. ts...	1
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC december 2000 the vacuum leak in the front caused the vehicle to lose power. it was taken into moody's to...	1
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle was leaking oil. contacted dealer problem due to a hole in the transmission.*ak...	1
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES after 500 miles vehicle started making a loud noise. dealer later replaced alternator and idle arm. vehicle continued grinding noise...	1
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE i keep taking my car back to the dealer for the same problems with my windshield fogging up especially when...	1
LINKAGES > STEERING vehicle is experiencing ongoing brake problems front rotors have warped several times and have been replaced brake pads and the...	1
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY vehicle is experiencing ongoing brake problems front rotors have warped several times and have been replaced brake pads and the...	1
INFANT > SHELL > CHILD SEAT baby seat in back seat properly installed when top is lowered baby seat catches the top and breakes back [glass]	1
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN rubbing/grinding noise present ten days after purchase. both wheel bearings replaced noise still present. i was told that i had...	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS after loud banging noise the front right side of the vehicle collapsed due to the wheel bolts shearing off causing	1
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES we purchased a new vechicle on a friday. i was returning from the mall at night with my two young...	1
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING first the whole transmission was rebuilt at dealers the sensor fan now does not work the battery and radiator are...	1
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT defective passenger side airbag and carrier. mjs...	1
LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS > REAR springs are too weak causing poor stability and control. yh ...	1
SHACKLE > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS while driving rear leaf spring u- bolts broke causing the entire rear end to drop. please give any further details.	1
HARNESS RETAINER/CHEST CLIP > CHILD SEAT the harness retainer on the carseat does not stay on the alpha omega carseat. it comes off very easily which...	1
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE consumer called complaining about having problems with the bolts that hold the motor mounting felt out wich caused the bracket...	1
HANDLE (INFANT) > CHILD SEAT no description given. nlm...	1

FAQ

What year Chevrolet Cavalier is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 7 years, Chevrolet Cavalier models of 2002, 1999, 2001 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Chevrolet Cavalier?

Chevrolet Cavalier models of 2003 and 2004 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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