1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
21
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
The 1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER has received a total of 21 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, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (6 complaints), Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, potentially affecting up to 287,731 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 86V056000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| 93,317 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
View full details →Recall 86V131000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| 106,111 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
21 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringrack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ON MY 1986 CHEVY CAVALIER Z24 V6 IF THE ENGINE IS OFF OR ON THE DIGITAL DASH THE LIGHTS GO OUT AND SO DOES THE DOME LIGHT IF THE HEAD LIGHT IS PUSH O PANEL OR BOTH.*TR
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SPARE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE HAS CRACK MARKS ALL OVER THE TIRE. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. MR
ADJUSTED STEERING COLUMN IS COMING LOOSE AT COLLAPSE/HINGE AREA DUE TO LOOSENESS OF BOLTS. THIS CAUSES MECHANISM NOT TO WORK PROPERLY ON STEERING COLUMN RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
BACK OF DRIVERS SEAT WENT DOWN, AND DRIVER HIT A CEMENT WALL AND FLIPPED CAR OVER. *AK
VEHICLE CAUGHT ONN FIRE. CAUSE UNKNOWN.
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Safety Rating for the 1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CAVALIER
- 1982 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 1 complaint
- 1983 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 17 complaints
- 1984 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 10 complaints
- 1985 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 4 complaints
- 1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER (current)
- 1987 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 27 complaints
- 1988 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 14 complaints
- 1989 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 71 complaints
- 1990 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 70 complaints
- 1991 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 77 complaints
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