Major Problems with 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Victims: 3
Mileage: 110000 miles
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
SEATS
Victims: 2
Mileage: 45000 miles
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
AIR BAGS
Victims: 2
Mileage: 45000 miles
Browse 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier complaints by category
Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Cavalier owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM electrical problem with 2004 chevy cavalier. within a few weeks of purchase (purchased new) car has had electrical problems that... |
109
~ 73543 miles |
| INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM cluster in dash failed no gauges work. *ak... |
67
~ 44193 miles |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL with less than 100 miles on the car it began to rev up on its own. it has been to... |
24
~ 69588 miles |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER i bought my car a 2004 chevy cavalier with 21 miles on it. since then i have tried to return... |
13
~ 25244 miles |
| STEERING i currently drive a 2004 chevy cavalier ls i have had trouble with the power steering for a few years.... |
12
~ 105333 miles |
| AIR BAGS while i was driving over a highway at 55 mph under heavy rain conditions i lost control of my vehicle... |
11
~ 44704 miles |
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have an excessive grinding feel within the clutch pedal. a tsb for this has been issued and so far... |
11
~ 43016 miles |
| POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY dt: while driving and without warning the vehicle died. this has happened three times. the dealer said it was something... |
8
~ 41418 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE a strong fuel odor entered the inside of the vehicle when the vents were used. this odor caused nausea... |
8
~ 60958 miles |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING a strong fuel odor entered the inside of the vehicle when the vents were used. this odor caused nausea... |
8
~ 40575 miles |
| ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the vehicle stalled and... |
7
~ 73000 miles |
| BODY > STRUCTURE dt: the sun visors do not have the snap to keep them in place. this allows them to slip down... |
7
~ 63412 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 |
7
~ 25286 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC bought a brand new 2004 cavalier approximately april 2004. since purchase date car has been into dealership due to loud... |
7
~ 32355 miles |
| INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: consumer stated that the wiring harness behind the dashboard went bad and then there was a clicking noise from... |
7
~ 6784 miles |
| SEATS i bought my car a 2004 chevy cavalier with 21 miles on it. since then i have tried to return... |
6
~ 70245 miles |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2004 chevrolet cavalier exterior brake light and back turn signal are not functioning. *tr... |
5
~ 476185 miles |
| POWER TRAIN while driving in my car one day i intended to shift into 3rd gear but it only made a grinding... |
5
~ 92493 miles |
| ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i have had problems with brake grinding since i bought my 04 cavalier. it has been into the dealership 3... |
5
~ 51972 miles |
| VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated that there were three problems with the vehicle. the automatic windows failed to roll either up... |
5
~ 80272 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... |
4
~ 48173 miles |
| TIRES i purchased my 2004 cavalier ls with only 4 miles on the od. i noticed the very same day on... |
4
~ 12546 miles |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM so when my gas gauges get down below the half line the check gauges light comes up and i know |
3
~ 200667 miles |
| PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN clutch slave cylinder failed slave cylinder is inside the bell housing. if this had happened in traffic it could have |
3
~ 49000 miles |
| CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds and attempting to shift gears the clutch did not engage. after several... |
3
~ 26038 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 |
3
~ 17375 miles |
| STRUCTURE a strong fuel odor entered the inside of the vehicle when the vents were used. this odor caused nausea... |
3
~ 33407 miles |
| IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM a strong fuel odor entered the inside of the vehicle when the vents were used. this odor caused nausea... |
3
~ 28370 miles |
| GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY i discovered at 1500 miles my 2004 cavalier ls had a leak apparent in the roof liner. took it to... |
3
~ 6500 miles |
| SEAT BELTS 2 issues. first temperature gauge read higher and higher each time the car was started until the needle went all... |
2
~ 136884 miles |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph the hood failed to... |
2
~ 38500 miles |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2004 chevy cavalier. back door will not stay close. i have it locked now but can not open it. i |
2
~ 103660 miles |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL gauges in car is not working. read on your site there is another 65 people who have the same problem. |
2
~ 79000 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... |
2
~ 25000 miles |
| HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when i brake to slow down or stop my head lights dim significantly. it happens with the high beams and |
2
~ 90500 miles |
| MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT my speedometer on my 2004 chevy cavalier has stopped working i have noticed alot if 2000 models with this issue. |
2
~ 56500 miles |
| RIM > WHEELS dt: 2004 chevrolet cavalier. the aluminum rim on the front passenger side cracked when pulling off of the freeway and... |
2
~ 4300 miles |
| SUSPENSION a winding noise was heard from the front while driving. at various speeds the noise escalated repeatedly. consumer took vehicle |
2
~ 90500 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... |
2
~ 6600 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... |
2
|
| FRONT > SEAT BELTS drivers seat belt more than twelve inches shorter than passengers seat belt. *ak... |
2
~ 22513 miles |
| EQUIPMENT dt*: the contact stated that there were three problems with the vehicle. the automatic windows failed to roll either up... |
2
~ 62085 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... |
1
|
| SERVICE BRAKES the instrument cluster board has stopped working and appears to be an ongoing issue with gm on several models (car... |
1
~ 104000 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel pump failure. on march 2nd 2011 i had a fuel pump fail as i was driving home from work... |
1
~ 108000 miles |
| COLUMN > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. while attempting a turn at speeds of 8 mph the steering column... |
1
~ 130012 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... |
1
~ 78000 miles |
| REAR > SUSPENSION back right rear spring broke on the brake according to dealership this was the 3rd one they had seen on |
1
~ 50386 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... |
1
|
| WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM electrical fire in a 2004 chevy cavalier. always had electrical problems check engine light has come on and speedometer sticks... |
1
|
| 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... |
1
~ 46000 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... |
1
|
| VALVE > TIRES while driving in my car one day i intended to shift into 3rd gear but it only made a grinding... |
1
~ 40000 miles |
| RACK AND PINION > STEERING 2004 chevy cav. needs new rack and pinion steering assembly. was told by mech that he had to replace 3... |
1
~ 70455 miles |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING the car has a major wiring or electrical problem but its not detected by mechanics. i have a temp gauge... |
1
~ 30000 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 |
| 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... |
1
~ 5000 miles |
| FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i bought my car a 2004 chevy cavalier with 21 miles on it. since then i have tried to return... |
1
~ 5000 miles |
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER on 2004 chevrolet cavalier fuel pump went out a tonly 76000 miles. been having problems idling. *ak... |
1
~ 76000 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... |
1
~ 24000 miles |
| FRONT > SUSPENSION noticed squeaking noise on front wheels when turning. *jb... |
1
~ 39925 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... |
1
~ 15000 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... |
1
~ 15000 miles |
| MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving home from thanksgiving i was unable to shift my manual transmission and i noticed that the clutch appeared... |
1
~ 45000 miles |
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC in rainy conditions my cavalier does not seem to stop well and the abs is overactive. puddles wet roads rain... |
1
~ 48540 miles |
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i have a 2004 chevy cavalier which has been in no accidents and is very well taken care of. the... |
1
~ 3800 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... |
1
~ 3800 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... |
1
~ 15000 miles |
| MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY dt: the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. the windshield wiper motor and circuit board malfunctioned. neither chevrolet nor the... |
1
|
| WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY drivers side wiper arm nut came loose causing wipers not to work at all. wile wife was backing car up... |
1
~ 28000 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... |
1
~ 35000 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... |
1
|
| EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY while driving the right side rear view mirror would shake uncontrollably. please provide additional details. *jb... |
1
|
| 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.... |
1
~ 15203 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... |
1
|
| LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1) on 12/23/04 i was a passenger in a chevy cavilier van rented 12/22 thru avis phoenix airport. 2) when... |
1
|
| 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... |
1
|
| HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE hood out of alignment keeps catching on fender and plastic on window. *ak... |
1
~ 15000 miles |
| 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 |
1
~ 1200 miles |
| PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i have noticed excessive brake fad at speeds of higher than 50 miles per hour but not in excess of... |
1
|
| 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... |
1
|
| HUB > WHEELS dt: consumer stated that the wiring harness behind the dashboard went bad and then there was a clicking noise from... |
1
~ 2491 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 |
| ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving at any speed the accelerator pedal stuck. the dealer inspected the vehicle on several occasions but was unable... |
1
~ 172 miles |
| 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
|
| WHEELS i purchased my 2004 cavalier ls with only 4 miles on the od. i noticed the very same day on... |
1
~ 10 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. |
1
~ 6208 miles |
| 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
|
| 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. |
1
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