1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
The 1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SEATS, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasolinedelivery (1 complaint), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, potentially affecting up to 1,301,296 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 87V079000 — SEATS
| 1,136,407 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: DRIVERS SEAT COULD TIP REARWARD UNEXPECTEDLY; THIS COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET ON THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR AT THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER POSITION OF THE DRIVERS SEAT.
View full details →Recall 84V011000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
| 76,586 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE DRIVERS SEAT LOCK IS EXPERIENCING RECALL (84V011) PROBLEMS. NLM
THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AND IN TURN, HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF IT, AND THE REAR LAP BELT BROKE AT THE BUCKLE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
HEAD GASKET FAILS EVERY 11,000 AND 12,000 MILES AFTER REPLACEMENT. DEALERS NOTED PROBLEM IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR OF THIS VEHICLE. *AK
THE GAS LINE IS LEAKING AND THE LINES ARE CORRODED. DEALER SUPPOSE TO BE TRYING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BY PUTTING DOUBLE CLAMPS ON THE LINES. THIS IS A SAFTY RELATED PROBLEM. THE GAS THAT IS LEAKING COULD START A FIRE . *AK
THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS CAUSING ERRATIC TURNING SITUATIONS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CAVALIER
- 1980 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 0 complaints
- 1982 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 1 complaint
- 1983 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 17 complaints
- 1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER (current)
- 1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 4 complaints
- 1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 21 complaints
- 1987 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 27 complaints
- 1988 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 14 complaints
- 1989 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 71 complaints
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