KnownCarProblemsChevrolet Cavalier Problems by Year
Owners have filed 2,049 complaints with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Cavalier since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2003, 2004, 2000. The most common problem overall: electrical.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Chevrolet Cavalier problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cavalier | 287 | Electrical | 0 | 7 |
| 2004 Cavalier | 330 | Electrical | 1 | 17 |
| 2003 Cavalier | 678 | Fuel system | 1 | 31 |
| 2002 Cavalier | 196 | Electrical | 0 | 24 |
| 2001 Cavalier | 243 | Electrical | 1 | 23 |
| 2000 Cavalier | 315 | Electrical | 2 | 25 |
5 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Chevrolet Cavalier
- What years of the Chevrolet Cavalier have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2003 (678), 2004 (330), 2000 (315).
- What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Cavalier?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the electrical (662), fuel system (504), engine (188).
- Which Chevrolet Cavalier years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2002 (196), 2001 (243), 2005 (287). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.