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CHEVROLET CAVALIER RECALLS - (51 Recalls Found)

Since 1969, CHEVROLET has issued a total of 3866 car recalls worldwide. Of those recalls, 51 have been for the CHEVROLET CAVALIER starting in 1982. This accounts for approximately 6.7% of the 58048 car recalls issued by the NHTSA since 1966. The CAVALIER accounts for about 1.3% of all the CHEVROLET recalls issued since 1969. Compared to other car manufacturers, CHEVROLET ranks #3 in overall number of recalls issued by a car maker.

Please keep in mind these numbers are for statistical purposes only & do not necessarily reflect the quality of the CHEVROLET CAVALIER or CHEVROLET itself. These figures are based only on the number of recalls issued and NOT the total number of vehicles affected by a particular recall.

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2004 Recalls ↓

2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Problem: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.' THE PASSENGER-SIDE REAR SAFETY BELT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT NUT AND BOLT. Recall Details - 6/23/2004

2003 Recalls ↓

2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Problem: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR LAMPS THAT PROVIDE STOP AND TURN SIGNALS AND TAIL LAMP FUNCTIONS STOP WORKING BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET. IN ADDITION, IF ONE BULBS WERE TO BECOME INOPERATIVE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING IN CRUISE CONTROL, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD DISENGAGE WHEN THE REMAINING BULB WAS ACTIVATED. IF BOTH LAMPS WERE TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ENGAGE. Recall Details - 11/1/2004

2001 Recalls ↓

2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Problem: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS. Recall Details - 1/27/2004

2000 Recalls ↓

2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - INTERIOR LIGHTING

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE BI-FUEL OPTION FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION." THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE AT FULL ILLUMINATION LEVELS AND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED. THE STANDARD REQUIRES AT LEAST TWO LEVELS OF ILLUMINATION. Recall Details - 7/20/2000

1999 Recalls ↓

1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - INTERIOR LIGHTING

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION." THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BACKLIGHTING MAY NOT FUNCTION AFTER ADJUSTING THE INTERIOR LIGHT INTENSITY. Recall Details - 8/11/1999

1999 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

1998 Recalls ↓

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Problem: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE AND SOME OTHER RETAINERS USED IN VEHICLES ASSEMBLED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1996 AND OCTOBER 31, 1997, COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE. Recall Details - 11/4/2002

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BI-FUEL COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES. THE CNG FUEL LINE AND THE CNG HIGH PRESSURE REGULATOR COOLANT LINES CAN CONTACT OTHER FUEL (GASOLINE) AND BRAKE LINES ON THE VEHICLE. ABRASION FROM CONTACT CAN CAUSE A LEAK IN THE BRAKE PIPE, FUEL PIPE, OR BOTH. Recall Details - 2/28/2000

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED SECURELY RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS. Recall Details - 11/24/1997

1997 Recalls ↓

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MIS-LOCATED WELDS AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE LEFT ROCKER PANEL INNER REINFORCEMENT AND THE BODY SIDE RING. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 214, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH." Recall Details - 2/25/1998

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Problem: THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY (17" LONG INSTEAD OF 22" LONG) ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." Recall Details - 8/29/1996

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - WHEELS:SPACE SAVER WHEEL

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COMPACT SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLIES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT RIMS. IF THE SPARE TIRE IS UNDERINFLATED, THE BEAD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE RIM CAUSING A RAPID LOSS OF AIR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." Recall Details - 6/28/1997

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - AIR BAGS

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. BECAUSE OF CERTAIN CALIBRATIONS IN THE AIR BAG'S SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE, AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR IN A LOW SPEED CRASH OR WHEN AN OBJECT STRIKES THE FLOOR PAN. Recall Details - 6/29/1998

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - SUSPENSION:REAR

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BOLTS CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK. Recall Details - 12/15/1998

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - STEERING:RACK AND PINION

1996 Recalls ↓

1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - STEERING:RACK AND PINION

1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - SUSPENSION:REAR

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BOLTS CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK. Recall Details - 12/15/1998

1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

Problem: THE FRONT AND/OR REAR HAZARD WARNING LAMPS (FOUR-WAY FLASHERS) DO NOT FLASH WHEN THE HAZARD SWITCH IS ACTIVATED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." Recall Details - 12/17/1996

1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - AIR BAGS

1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - INTERIOR LIGHTING

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THE INTERIOR LAMPS TO COME ON UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLES ARE BEING DRIVEN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." Recall Details - 2/17/1998

1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Problem: THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE COULD HAVE BEEN KINKED DURING ASSEMBLY CAUSING HIGH ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT, STICKING ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, OR A BROKEN ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE. Recall Details - 10/23/1995

1995 Recalls ↓

1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Problem: THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH WELDS MISSING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES CAUSING EXCESSIVE LOADS ON THE EXISTING WELDS. Recall Details - 2/16/1995

1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Problem: SOME WELDS WERE OMITTED FROM THE BODY LOCK PILLAR, OR "B" PILLAR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." Recall Details - 7/26/1995

1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

1995 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

1994 Recalls ↓

1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Problem: THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH OVERTORQUED DRIVE AXLE SPINDLE NUTS. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE LOADS ON THE SPINDLE NUT AND DRIVE AXLE RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE DRIVE AXLE OR THE SPINDLE NUT. FAILURE OF EITHER OF THESE COMPONENTS CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE TIRE-WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE DRIVE AXLE. Recall Details - 6/24/1994

1993 Recalls ↓

1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Problem: THE BRAKE HOSES WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, AND DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 106, "BRAKE HOSES." Recall Details - 7/21/1993

1992 Recalls ↓

1992 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Problem: THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR MISSING, LEADING TO A CONDITION WHERE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH DOES NOT ENGAGE THE SECONDARY STRIKER. Recall Details - 9/23/1991

1991 Recalls ↓

1991 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - SEAT BELTS

Problem: THE FRONT DOOR SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS MAY BE CRACKED AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 208. Recall Details - 1/10/1992

1991 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Problem: FRONT DOOR INTERLOCK STRIKER MAY FAIL, CAUSING DOOR FRAME COLLAPSE AND INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE. Recall Details - 9/23/1991

1989 Recalls ↓

1989 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Problem: A FUEL TANK LEAK COULD OCCUR DUE TO SMALL CREASES ON THE TANK UNDERSIDE CRACKING DURING PRESSURE CYCLING WHICH OCCURS DURING NORMAL OPERATION. Recall Details - 12/6/1988

1988 Recalls ↓

1988 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

Problem: REAR LAMP WIRING HARNESS MAY CONTAIN OPEN OR INTERMITTENT CIRCUITS AFFECTING BACK UP LAMP OR LICENSE PLATE LAMP OPERATION. Recall Details - 6/14/1988

1988 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Problem: THERE MAY BE POOR BOND ADHESION BETWEEN WINDSHIELD GLASS AND MOUNTING. Recall Details - 7/25/1988

1987 Recalls ↓

1987 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Problem: ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE MAY CONTAIN WATER WHICH COULD FREEZE WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED CAUSING TRAVEL OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE TO BECOME RESTRICTED WHEN THROTTLE IS INITIALLY OPENED. Recall Details - 2/9/1987

1987 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL

Problem: PARKING BRAKE LEVER MECHANISMS MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE WHEN APPLIED AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: VEHICLE COULD UNEXPECTEDLY ROLL AWAY UNCONTROLLED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall Details - 9/15/1986

1986 Recalls ↓

1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

Problem: THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Recall Details - 9/19/1986

1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

Problem: THE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. NOTE: ALSO, SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 86V131000. Recall Details - 4/28/1986

1985 Recalls ↓

1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Problem: THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER PLASTIC TRIM COVER COULD FALL OFF THE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY AND LAND ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE CAR IS BEING OPERATED AT THE TIME THAT THE PLASTIC TRIM COVER FALLS OFF, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. Recall Details - 5/28/1986

1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Problem: THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER PLASTIC TRIM COVER COULD DETACH FROM THE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY AND FALL FORWARD ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE CAR IS BEING OPERATED AT THE TIME OF DETACHMENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. Recall Details - 4/12/1985

1984 Recalls ↓

1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - SEATS

Problem: THE METAL FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK AROUND THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER STUD OF THE DRIVERS SEAT, ALLOWING THE STUD TO SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR. Recall Details - 5/7/1987

1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Problem: SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION. Recall Details - 2/6/1984

1983 Recalls ↓

1983 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

Problem: POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AT THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION FUEL FEED PIPE CONNECTION ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. Recall Details - 10/7/1982

1983 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

Problem: THE LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM WHICH SUPPORTS THE FRONT WHEEL, BRAKE AND STEERING ASSEMBLY, MAY COME LOOSE AT ITS MOUNTING BRACKET. THIS IS DUE TO POSSIBLE INADEQUATE WELDING OF THE BRACKET. Recall Details - 4/19/1983

1983 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE

Problem: THE BRAKE PROPORTIONER VALVES MAY BREAK AND SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS WOULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND WOULD RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. Recall Details - 10/13/1983

1983 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

Problem: INTERNAL CORROSION OF PULSAIR CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY COULD PERMIT EXHAUST GAS TO MELT THE PLASTIC SHUT OFF VALVE AND DRAW VALVE PIECES INTO THE AIR CLEANER AND THROTTLE BODY. Recall Details - 10/26/1987

1983 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - SEATS

1982 Recalls ↓

1982 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Problem: UNDER CERTAAIN CONDITIONS, THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK FILLER VENT PIPE COULD FRACTURE. THE FRACTURE OF THESE CLAMPS COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE AT ANY OF THE FOUR PIPE TO HOSE CONNECTIONS. LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR DURING REFUELING, OR WHILE DRIVING, IF THE FUEL TANK IS ABOVE 3/4 FULL. Recall Details - 3/8/1982