Chevrolet Cavalier recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 2,049 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Cavalier (model years 2000–2005). The most reported problem area is electrical system (662 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (421 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 287 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 330 | 17 | 6 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 678 | 31 | 6 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 196 | 24 | 4 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 243 | 23 | 8 | |
| 2000 | 2 | 315 | 25 | 8 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (678), 2004 (330) and 2000 (315). Among model years at least two years old, the 2002 has the fewest complaints on file (196).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Cavalier model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 662 | 6 of 6 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 421 | 6 of 6 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 169 | 6 of 6 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 150 | 6 of 6 | |
| Power train | 128 | 6 of 6 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V524000 | Nov 1, 2004 | Exterior lighting: turn signal | 2003 | 256,025 |
| 04V300000 | Jun 23, 2004 | Seat belts: rear/other | 2004 | 37 |
| 04V036000 | Jan 27, 2004 | Electrical system: ignition, switch | 2000–2001 | 1,415,231 |
| 00V201000 | Jul 20, 2000 | Interior lighting | 2000 | 28 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 127 complaints and a fire in 32 complaints; 120 people injured and 9 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.