1990 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

70

Owner Complaints

2 Crashes 13 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1990 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

The 1990 CHEVROLET CAVALIER has received a total of 70 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (9 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (5 complaints), and Electrical Systemignition (4 complaints).

Recalls for the 1990 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1990 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, potentially affecting up to 88,303 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).

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Owner Complaints for the 1990 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

70 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 9 8 Fires
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4 2 Fires
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10660986 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 250,000 miles
KNOCKING AT START UP FOR A GOOD AMOUNT OF TIME. WHEN PUTTING ON THE BRAKE PADS THE PINS WOULDN'T MOVE TO REPLACE THE BRAKES. HAD TO COMPRESS THE PINS LOOSE WITH A C-CLAMP. ALSO, I'VE GOT SOME KIND OF LEAK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE THAT'S A COMBINATION OF ANTIFREEZE & OIL. WHICH I THINK IS CAUSED FROM THE KNOCKING SOUND. MY BRAKE LIGHT & AN EXCLAMATION POINT LIGHT SHOWS ON MY DASHBOARD SOMETIMES. MY FUEL MONITOR GAUGE DOESN'T SHOW THE EXACT AMOUNT IN TANK. COULD THE LISTED RECALL CAUSE MY CAR. TO RUNS OUT OF GAS AT QUARTER TANK OF GAS? *TR
1990 CAVALIER GEAR SHIFT MOVED TO NEUTRAL WHEN TOUCHED BY CONSUMERS LEG. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE CONSUMER'S SON'S LEG TOUCHED THE GEAR SHIFT AND CAUSED IT TO GO INTO NEUTRAL. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART IMMEDIATELY. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. *NM
#10140939 | TIRES | | N/A miles
1. LEFT FRONT TIRE HIT A POT HOLE AT 50 MPH IN EASTBOUND #1 LANE RAMONA EXPY, PERRIS CA. 2.TIRE COMPRESSION CAUSED THE RIM EDGE TO SLICE OPEN THE HIGH PLY TURN-UP AND STEEL SIDEWALL STABILIZER. THIS HIGH PLY TURN-UP COMES OFF THE RIM BEAD AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. IF THE TIRE IS COMPRESSED PAST A CRETIN POINT THE RIM HAS NO PLACE TO GO BUT INTO THIS 45 DEGREE DEFLECTION AND SLICES INTO THE TIRE CAUSING SUDDEN AIR LOSS. 3. I CALLED DUNLOP CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TALK DOWN TO IN A CONDESCENDING MANOR, HIT A DEAD END THERE! *NM
#10140939 | WHEELS | | N/A miles
1. LEFT FRONT TIRE HIT A POT HOLE AT 50 MPH IN EASTBOUND #1 LANE RAMONA EXPY, PERRIS CA. 2.TIRE COMPRESSION CAUSED THE RIM EDGE TO SLICE OPEN THE HIGH PLY TURN-UP AND STEEL SIDEWALL STABILIZER. THIS HIGH PLY TURN-UP COMES OFF THE RIM BEAD AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. IF THE TIRE IS COMPRESSED PAST A CRETIN POINT THE RIM HAS NO PLACE TO GO BUT INTO THIS 45 DEGREE DEFLECTION AND SLICES INTO THE TIRE CAUSING SUDDEN AIR LOSS. 3. I CALLED DUNLOP CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TALK DOWN TO IN A CONDESCENDING MANOR, HIT A DEAD END THERE! *NM
#10031500 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | | N/A miles
CONSUMER HAD QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VEHICLE STARTER AND THE USE OF A STARTER NOT DESIGNED FOR THE VEHICLE.*MR *TS. THE STARTER THE CONSUMER PURCHASED FROM THE AUTO STORE WAS SAID TO BE INCOMPATIBLE FOR THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, HOWEVER IT WORKED FINE. *JB

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Safety Rating for the 1990 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 CHEVROLET CAVALIER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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