Major Problems with 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
AIR BAGS
Victims: 5
Mileage: 100000 miles
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
FRONTAL
Victims: 4
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
SWITCH
Victims: 4
Mileage: 106524 miles
Browse 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier complaints by category
Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS and STEERING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Cavalier owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving the electrical system shuts down making the vehicle inoperative. dealer notified the first time dealer stated it was... |
20
~ 46669 miles |
| POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY this car has had many electrical problems windows sunroof and ignition. mr... |
11
~ 25863 miles |
| STEERING i own a 2002 chevrolet cavalier and was driving down the road the road bends to the left (slightly) the... |
9
~ 44281 miles |
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine and vehicle speed sometimes but intermittently do not respond to driver control - vehicle accelerates on its own. when... |
8
~ 27495 miles |
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS at 13 000 miles my car would shake violently when applying the brakes. the dealer said the rotors were warped... |
8
~ 10460 miles |
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE front rotors warped prematurely about every 10000 miles. grinding noise heard at low speeds whether in gear or coasting & |
7
~ 54423 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when applying brakes at any speed rear brakes squeal. dealer has been notified on several occasions and could not duplicate |
7
~ 41571 miles |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER the oil dipstick was mismarked. when oil is filled according to manufacturer recommended capacity the dipstick reads 5/8 of an |
6
~ 27348 miles |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while putting vehicle in crusie control gas pedal went all the way to the floor and vehicle started to accelerate. |
6
~ 41619 miles |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer's husband just brought a brand new automobile and while driving it home transmission suddenly went into neutral which caused... |
6
~ 34250 miles |
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS at a speed of 35-40 mph hitting a firebird in the rear my airbag failed to deploy causing me to... |
6
~ 22086 miles |
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving abs light illuminated causing vehicle to stop. after inspectiing vehicle deaelr determined that space behind the firewall was |
6
|
| AIR BAGS consumer was traveling 55mph on highway there was vibration and pulsation on driver's side tire. vehicle slid and the axle... |
6
~ 16667 miles |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving consumer heard a knocking noise coming from underneath the vehicle. consumer was able to drive the vehicle to... |
5
~ 19501 miles |
| SEATS i was rear ended. i was at a full stop. my seat broke. i ended up in a reclining position.... |
5
~ 26400 miles |
| SUSPENSION consumer complains of the transmission making a terrible grinding noise when in first and second gear. *jg ... |
5
~ 29833 miles |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING engine check light stayed on. when driving lights turned off then flickered. also windshield wipers and automatic locks operated poorly.... |
5
~ 51730 miles |
| COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING compressor never worked when the car was bought. left rear turn signal continually shorted out a wire needed to be |
4
~ 19279 miles |
| IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM this car has had many electrical problems windows sunroof and ignition. mr... |
4
~ 10025 miles |
| BODY > STRUCTURE while driving abs light illuminated causing vehicle to stop. after inspectiing vehicle deaelr determined that space behind the firewall was |
4
~ 31000 miles |
| TIRES consumer complains of the transmission making a terrible grinding noise when in first and second gear. *jg ... |
4
~ 17858 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES i was driving on the highway and a driver traveling well under the posted speed limit cut in front of... |
3
~ 53333 miles |
| COLUMN > STEERING dt: the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet caviler. on the steering column where the contact tilted the steering wheel there... |
3
~ 50937 miles |
| INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM due to electrical problems in the vehicle the dealership informed the consumer that the wires under the dashboard had melted. |
3
~ 39483 miles |
| SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY this car has had many electrical problems windows sunroof and ignition. mr... |
3
~ 6667 miles |
| REAR > SUSPENSION consumer was traveling 55mph on highway there was vibration and pulsation on driver's side tire. vehicle slid and the axle... |
3
~ 17467 miles |
| RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the passenger front seat belt failed to retract. *jb ... |
3
~ 40000 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my 2002 chevy looks like it needs a fuel pump. 3years ago i had this same problem and the tow... |
2
~ 64000 miles |
| SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet cavalier. the contact stated that the seat belt would not unlatch and pull over... |
2
~ 70000 miles |
| TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt: the caller said tail lights rusted around the socket and caused the tails light not to work. the caller... |
2
~ 77500 miles |
| RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT cd player stops working when it gets hot. replaced cd player/radio-same problem. *ak... |
2
~ 2500 miles |
| CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while traveling on interstate i-75 at approx 75-78 mph with my car's cruise control set i changed lanes to go... |
2
|
| MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT since purchasing my 2002 vehicle i have had to already put a new battery new alternator new tires (acceptable) two... |
2
~ 40000 miles |
| BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE timing chain broke at about 45 mph causing engine to fail. results determined by the dealer showed that timing chain |
2
~ 26953 miles |
| DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE driver side door fails to close properly. air leakage around door frame. car door do not properly lined up. notice |
2
~ 28000 miles |
| ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while reversing accelerator became stuck and the rear end of the vehicle hit a light pole. the plastic cover at... |
2
~ 50000 miles |
| BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the vehicle's brake lights failed prematurely. please provide additional information. *nlm... |
2
|
| ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR during first snow in dec 02 the abs in my 2mo old car activated for the first time. the normal... |
2
~ 4136 miles |
| FRONT > SUSPENSION consumer stated that the right front suspension bounces excessively and is making a rattling noise. vehicle was checked by dealer... |
2
~ 4500 miles |
| HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer states that since the vehicle was purchased headlight are inoperative had vehicle serviced 3 times. problem still accurs. nlm... |
2
|
| FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE when refueling vehicle it does not allow fuel to go in the tank. fuel will spill all over consumer. contacted |
2
~ 25000 miles |
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle stalls without warning. dealer is aware of problem. *ak *slc... |
2
~ 28000 miles |
| AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT when entering car there was a very strong mold smell consumer took vehicle to dealer and they resealed the seals |
2
~ 25000 miles |
| FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving reverse bulb exploded causing back up lights to catch on fire.*ak... |
2
~ 30000 miles |
| TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES spare tire--uniroyal t115/70d14---cannot safely drive with only 2.5" road clearance at left front... |
2
|
| FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE transmission noise/idle problem. i have two major complaints about my cavalier first: the 5sp manual transmission. i've complained about the... |
2
|
| 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 |
2
|
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer complains of the transmission making a terrible grinding noise when in first and second gear. *jg ... |
2
|
| HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2nd cavalier where could not get horn to sound in emergency situation. *ak... |
2
~ 4839 miles |
| RIM > WHEELS consumer hit a piece of wood that had fallen off of another vehicle resulting in broken left rim. the next |
2
~ 53200 miles |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM car would just not turn over. can not hear fuel pump running. *tr... |
1
~ 165000 miles |
| POWER TRAIN driver was heading south on i684 on the exit ramp to 287 west in heavy traffic. vehicle suddenly appeared to... |
1
~ 90000 miles |
| UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE engine cradle subframe has rusted through on right side. low mileage car is parked in a garage so it does... |
1
~ 72049 miles |
| VISIBILITY multiple times the windshield wiper fluid would not flow onto the windshield. i would fill the windshield wiper fluid tank... |
1
~ 48500 miles |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM hello. i have a 2002 chevy cavalier. i have owned the car since 2003. i have around 75 500 miles... |
1
~ 75000 miles |
| VALVE > TIRES purchased four goodyear tires 11/06. while driving 55-60 mph valve stem on left rear tire failed (4/16/09) causing tire to... |
1
~ 71430 miles |
| WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM bought a 2002 chevy cavalier oct.2007 have had the car in for repairs to the transmission a total of 7... |
1
~ 130000 miles |
| SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have a 2002 chevrolet cavalier and i almost had a bad accident with this car. the ignition switch and... |
1
~ 106524 miles |
| PARKING BRAKE we were told the car was inspected before we bought it! head light out of adjustment brake and tail lights... |
1
~ 56000 miles |
| PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph the vehicle caught on fire without warning. the fire department extinguished the... |
1
~ 52000 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... |
1
~ 80580 miles |
| LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT 2002 chevy cavalier ls the tag on the drivers side door frame with the recommended tire size and psi information... |
1
|
| EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the consumer complained that the 2002 chevrolet cavalier had a dash cluster problem. the dash cluster had to be... |
1
~ 54033 miles |
| RACK AND PINION > STEERING bought vehicle at 48 048miles...2 weeks after buying vehicle steering knuckle on drivers side was in need of repair causing... |
1
~ 48850 miles |
| TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the blinker assembly unit is burning out the bulb on the rear passenger side every other day. owner contacted the |
1
~ 50000 miles |
| 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM there were enhanced traction system problems which were continuous. the fuel pump was replaced and did not resolve the problem... |
1
|
| 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 |
| DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when braking consumer heard a grinding noise coming from the rear brakes. dealership was notified but did not resolve the |
1
~ 6000 miles |
| ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT when driving can smell coolant and see greasy film on windshield. which makes all occupants thirsty. (this was even before... |
1
|
| REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS dt:the contact complained about two different problems. the rear seat belt were not retracting. a piece of plastic broken on... |
1
~ 53100 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 |
| LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while parking the vehicle the driver's side door lock failed which caused the door to open while in motion. please |
1
~ 42000 miles |
| CHILD SEAT while driving at 35 mph consumer noticed that the shield for the css was coming apart. *ak... |
1
|
| SHIELD ASSEMBLY > CHILD SEAT while driving at 35 mph consumer noticed that the shield for the css was coming apart. *ak... |
1
|
| FRONT > SEAT BELTS drivers seat belt/shoulder harness failed to engage. *ak... |
1
~ 17000 miles |
| HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING car went out of control and could not steer it back onto highway car hit telephone pole and i was |
1
|
| 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 |
1
~ 29700 miles |
| MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS this vehicle was involved in a collisin in which another vehicle hydroplaned head-on and then onto the rear driver side... |
1
|
| ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while reversing accelerator became stuck and the rear end of the vehicle hit a light pole. the plastic cover at... |
1
|
| WHEELS consumer stated while driving on the highway the wheels of her vehicle locked which prevented her from turning them. this... |
1
|
| 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 |
| CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL engine and vehicle speed sometimes but intermittently do not respond to driver control - vehicle accelerates on its own. when... |
1
~ 5424 miles |
| RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING bought my 2002 chevrolet ls sport cavailer on 5/27/02. since then the rack and pinion went in march 2003--which they... |
1
~ 9677 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... |
1
~ 3550 miles |
| SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS my airbag system has been worked on 6 different times and is now flashing the air bag lights again. this |
1
~ 10297 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
|
| MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY consumer states since vehicle was purchase the windshield wipers are inoperative had vehicle serviced 3 times problem still accurs. nlm... |
1
|
| 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... |
1
~ 40000 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... |
1
~ 80000 miles |
| 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
|
| 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 |
1
|
| STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM transmission noise/idle problem. i have two major complaints about my cavalier first: the 5sp manual transmission. i've complained about the... |
1
|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES engine check light stayed on. when driving lights turned off then flickered. also windshield wipers and automatic locks operated poorly.... |
1
~ 8663 miles |
| WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY engine check light stayed on. when driving lights turned off then flickered. also windshield wipers and automatic locks operated poorly.... |
1
~ 8663 miles |
| FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel gauge failure reads full when fuel tank is on empty. this results in vehicle stalling out while driving. cause |
1
~ 16000 miles |
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