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Major Problems with Chevrolet Cavalier - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Chevrolet Cavalier model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2003, for instance, is the worst year for the Cavalier. Older Cavalier vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Chevrolet Cavalier Problems

AIR BAGS
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier July 31, 2007 Victims: 5 Mileage: 100000 miles

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet cavalier. while driving 17 mph, the accelerator pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. she depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. the contact drove into a ditch to avoid being hit by a tractor trailer that was traveling 95 mph. the entire passenger side of the vehicle was destroyed from the rear to the front end. the air bags failed to deploy. five passengers sustained injuries. a police report was filed. the current mileage was 129,000 and failure mileage was ...

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier March 8, 2012 Victims: 4 Mileage: 188288 miles

my vehicle was in an accident on 2/15/2012. i had my vehicle towed to greenleaf collision inc., located at 5100 a. kentucky avenue, nashville,tn 37209,615.320.7818, owner [xxx]. on 2/16/2012 my vehicle was towed in to greenleaf collision inc, for repairs. once i found out from greenleaf collision, inc. that my chevrolet cavalier 2001 was on recall list to be repaired for "ignition switch failure", general motors. the greenleaf collision inc., had my chevrolet cavalier 2001, towed to freeland chevrolet 5333 hickory hollow parkway, antioch, tn. 37013, 615.731.3020. ...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier March 7, 2000 Victims: 4

Serious accident may be related to this or similar part. was told car had accelerated quickly, and throttle increased rapidly.please investigate> i have seen several complaints on your web site with this type of problem.this may be a saftey problem. *ak

What is the most common problem with Chevrolet Cavalier?

Overall the worst problem with Chevrolet Cavalier relates to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Cavalier years that are prone to issues with these components.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 387 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 233 FUEL PUMP 196 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 170 STEERING 76 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 76 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 74 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 65 ENGINE 63 FRONTAL 60 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 58 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 53 AIR BAGS 49 ROTOR 47 SWITCH 45 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 44 GASOLINE 44 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 43 SUSPENSION 42 STRUCTURE 40 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 36 TURN SIGNAL 36 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 34 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 31 BODY 30 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 27 POWER TRAIN 26 BRAKE LIGHTS 24 WIRING 22 TIRES 22 ENGINE 22 HEADLIGHTS 21 IGNITION 21 FRONT 20 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 20 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 20 SEATS 19 RACK AND PINION 18 EQUIPMENT 17 VISIBILITY 15 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 15 FUEL PUMP 15 AIR CONDITIONER 14 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 14 ELECTRICAL 14 SERVICE BRAKES 14 SEAT BELTS 13 COOLING SYSTEM 13 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 13 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 13 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 13 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 13 LATCH 12 INTERIOR LIGHTING 12 HORN 12 WINDSHIELD 11 MECHANICAL 11 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 11 COLUMN 11 FRONT 10 REAR 10 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 10 DISC 9 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 9 DOOR 8 EMISSION CONTROL 8 WHEELS 8 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 8 CRUISE CONTROL 8 TAIL LIGHTS 8 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 8 RETRACTOR 7 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 7 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 7 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 7 TANK ASSEMBLY 7 MASTER CYLINDER 6 TREAD/BELT 6 MODULE 6 ANCHORAGE 6 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 6 STARTER ASSEMBLY 6 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 6 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 6 FRONT UNDERHOOD 6 ANTILOCK 6 PARKING BRAKE 5 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 5 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 5 PADS 5 AXLE ASSEMBLY 5 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 5 MOTOR 5 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 5 PUMP 5 LOCK 5 RIM 5 EXHAUST SYSTEM 4 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 4 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 4 SIDEWALL 4 RACK 4 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 4 EXTERIOR 4 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 4 TRUNK LID 4 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 4 LINKAGES 4 FLASHER UNIT 4 VISIBILITY/WIPER 4 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 3 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 3 SWITCH 3 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 3 CALIPER 3 CHILD SEAT 3 MACPHERSON STRUT 3 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 3 CABLES 3 DRUM 3 WHEEL BEARING 3 FRAME AND MEMBERS 3 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 3 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 3 ROTOR 3 VALVE 3 LABELS 3 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 3 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 3 SIDE/WINDOW 3 DRIVESHAFT 2 DRUM 2 CONVENTIONAL 2 REAR/OTHER 2 HEATER CORE 2 RECLINER 2 SHOES/LININGS 2 INJECTORS 2 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 2 LINKAGES 2 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 2 REAR WINDOW 2 FAN 2 HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS 2 ABS WARNING LIGHT 2 FAN/MOTOR 2 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 2 PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES 2 HUB 2 HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS 2 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2 MOTOR 2 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2 BUMPERS 1 LINKAGES 1 DELIVERY 1 DRIVELINE 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 IDLER AND ATTACHMENT 1 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 1 INTERIOR 1 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 SWITCH/WIRING 1 CONTROL ARM 1 ARM 1 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 1 STORAGE 1 LINKAGE AND CABLE 1 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 1 POWER ASSIST 1 AXLE SHAFT 1 HOOD 1 TORQUE CONVERTER 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 SEAL 1 LATCH 1 CONTROL MODULE 1 HUBCAP/COVER 1 LOWER ARM 1 FLUID 1 FUEL RAIL 1 DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY 1 SHACKLE 1 HANGER/BRACKET 1 MOUNTING 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 HUB 1 HARNESS RETAINER/CHEST CLIP 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 1 MOUNTING 1 SHIELD ASSEMBLY 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1 HANDLE (INFANT) 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 LINES AND FITTINGS 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 1 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 1 SWITCH 1 INFANT 1 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 1 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1
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