1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
The 1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER has received a total of 4 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, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, potentially affecting up to 209,808 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 86V073000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 87,174 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: REMOVE THE TRIM COVER AND DISCARD.
View full details →Recall 85V042000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 34,331 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: REMOVE THE TRIM COVER AND DISCARD.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FIRE ERUPTED IN THE DASH WERE THE RADIO WAS LOCATED RUINING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND PARKED AND THE ENGINE WAS NOT AFFECTED. NLM
WHENEVER ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE THROTTLE CABLE WOULD STICK. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT (30) MPH ON DRY ROADS, THE BACK BRAKE ON THE RIGHT SIDE WENT OUT AND CAUSED THE FRONT BRAKE ON THE LEFT SIDE TO GO OUT. THIS ALMOST CAUSED AN INCIDENT. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY DEALER. *AK
ELECTRICAL FIRE.(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Safety Rating for the 1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1985 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 — 10 complaints
- 1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER (current)
- 1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 21 complaints
- 1987 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 27 complaints
- 1988 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 14 complaints
- 1989 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 71 complaints
- 1990 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 70 complaints
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