1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

237

Owner Complaints

13 Crashes 11 Fires 1 Death

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

The 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER has received a total of 237 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (27 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (15 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (12 complaints).

Recalls for the 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, potentially affecting up to 419,848 vehicles.

Recall 96I001000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

| 417,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INSUFFICIENT RETENTION OF THE HORN PAD.

Consequence: THE HORN PAD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL FALLING BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL SPOKES. THE HORN PAD COULD BECOME JAMMED BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL SPOKES AND THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER, HORN PAD, AND HORN WIRING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE HORN PAD RETENTION CLIPS, INSTALL HORN PAD RETENTION BRACKETS TO THE STEERING WHEEL, REINSTALL THE HORN PAD AND ASSURE THAT THE HORN PAD IS PROPERLY RETAINED.

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Recall 93V121000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 2,848 vehicles affected

Defect: THE BRAKE HOSES WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, AND DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 106, "BRAKE HOSES."

Consequence: THE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE HOSES CAN CAUSEREDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND/OR UNEVEN BRAKING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY ON CIERA AND CENTURY MODELS, AND BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES ON CAVALIER AND SUNBIRD MODELS.

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Owner Complaints for the 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

237 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 27 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 15
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 12 3 Fires
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 10
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 9 3 Crashes
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 6
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 1 Fire 5 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 4
Seats
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 4
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionmultiple Axle
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10659031 | STEERING | | N/A miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE PIN THAT HOLDS THE STEERING WHEEL DETACHED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
#10568147 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | | N/A miles
IGNITION SWITCH SHUTS OFF WHEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND WHEN IT HITS A BUMP IN THE ROAD. *TR
#10152120 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 81,000 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER ROLLING DOWN THE MANUAL WINDOW, IT WOULD NOT ROLL BACK UP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC FOUND THE PROBLEM TO BE THE WINDOW REGULATOR AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED.
WHILE DRIVING BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. WHEN THIS OCCURRED VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO D INDICATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM COLLAPSED AND WAS LOSING BRAKE FLUID. CONSUMER FELT THAT THIS MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE DEFECT DESCRIBED IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE HOSE NON METALLIC RECALL 93V121000. *AK
#10082054 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | | N/A miles
VARIOUS PROBLEMS REGARDING 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER..ONE COMPLAINT SUBMITTED ON NUMEROUS MVOQ FORMS. *MR CONSUMER LOST BRAKES WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER DISCOVERED THAT BRAKE FLUID LINE FAILED. FUEL LINE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. BOTH HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL COMPONENTS OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT WERE FALLING APART. RUST WAS EVIDENT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LOWER PART OF THE VEHICLE'S BODY, FROM FRONT WHEEL TO REAR WHEEL. FRONT AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WORK INTERMITTENTLY ESOECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK STARTED TO COLLAPSE AND EVENTUALLY FAILED COMPLETELY -- SEAT BACK COLLAPSED TWICE. CONSUMER ALSO EXPERIENCED SUSPENSION PROBLEMS AND TROUBLE STARTING VEHICLE. WATER COMING IN TO THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE FOR STATE INSPECTION FOR WHICH IT FAILED DUE TO BALL JOINT. CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THREE OCCURRENCES OF HEADLIGHT FAILURES ON VEHICLE. RADIATOR FAILED WITH NO EXTERNAL CAUSE. LEAKING IN WIINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER FLUID TANK. *LA

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Safety Rating for the 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

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

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