1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

310

Owner Complaints

41 Crashes 3 Fires 1 Death

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

The 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER has received a total of 310 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, STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (44 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (35 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (11 complaints).

Recalls for the 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, potentially affecting up to 417,065 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 94V115000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

| 65 vehicles affected

Defect: THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH OVERTORQUED DRIVE AXLE SPINDLE NUTS. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE LOADS ON THE SPINDLE NUT AND DRIVE AXLE RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE DRIVE AXLE OR THE SPINDLE NUT. FAILURE OF EITHER OF THESE COMPONENTS CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE TIRE-WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE DRIVE AXLE.

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT-HAND AND RIGHT-HAND DRIVE AXLES, BEARING-HUB ASSEMBLIES, SPINDLE NUTS, AND WASHERS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES. CORRECTIVE ACTION: DEALERS WILL REPLACE LEFT-HAND AND RIGHT-HAND DRIVE AXLES, BEARING-HUB ASSEMBLIES, SPINDLE NUTS, AND WASHERS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.

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Owner Complaints for the 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

310 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 44 13 Crashes 3 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 35
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 11
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 11 3 Crashes
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 10 1 Crash 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 9
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 8
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 7
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 6 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 6
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 6
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Belts
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 5
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 4
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 4
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 3 3 Crashes 4 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3
Tires
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 2
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 2
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10478332 | SEAT BELTS | | N/A miles Crash 1 Death
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL. THE DRIVER BECAME INVOLVED IN A CRASH IN WHICH THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER SIX TIMES. THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. THE POLICE REPORTED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS FATALLY INJURED. THE POLICE OFFICER STATED THERE WAS NO PIN IN THE SEAT BELT THAT PROPERLY SECURED IT TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELT WAS SECURED AROUND THE DRIVER'S ARM AND WAS CONNECTED TO THE LATCH, BUT NOT TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
#10353978 | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | | 154,200 miles
THE PLASTIC BUSHING THAT HOLDS THE SHIFT LEVER TO THE CABLE FELL APART WHILE DRIVING AND YOUR NOT ABLE TO SHIFT THE CAR. *TR
#10253269 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | | 106,000 miles
TURN SIGNAL/HORN PAD FAILURE. CALLED CHEVROLET HOTLINE ON 12/30/2008, AND THEY WERE NOT HELPFUL. REFERRED ME TO DEALERSHIP AND SAID THERE WERE NO OPEN RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE. *TR
#10184406 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | | 194,700 miles
TL*- THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER ON 01/23/07. THE VEHICLE STARTED JERKING WHEN TRYING TO COME TO A STOP, AND LOST POWER AT STOP LIGHTS. ALSO, THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS FUMES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FIRESTONE, AND HAD A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TWO FUEL INJECTORS THAT WERE LEAKING. AND THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. THE FIRESTONE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE WAS A FIRE HAZARD .AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE OWNER OF DAVE'S DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED BY THE OWNER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO ABOUT THE VEHICLE FAILURES. THE CONTACT HAD AN ESTIMATE FOR REPAIRING THE INJECTORS WHICH WAS $442.00 ,AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPAIR FOR $600.00. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19,500, AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19, 4700. UPDATED 04/12/07. *JB
#10155056 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | | 95,000 miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED AND THE MANUAL RELEASE WOULD NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC.

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Safety Rating for the 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

776001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

KNOCK, RATTLE OR TAP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR UNDER LIGHT LOAD CONDITIONS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE KNOCK, RATTLE OR TAP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR UNDER LIGHT LOAD CONDITIONS AT RATURE (REPLACE PISTON AND/OR ROD ASSEMBLIES)....

438101A — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

UNKNOWN

NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1994 CHEVROLET CAVALIER.

Investigation EA94033 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN Closed

Opened:

HORN PAD FALLS OFF

Investigation PE94042 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Closed

Opened:

HORN BUTTON FALLING OFF

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