1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

748

Owner Complaints

73 Crashes 10 Fires 1 Death

13

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

11

Service Bulletins

3

Investigations

Overview of the 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

The 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER has received a total of 748 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 13 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STEERING. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (49 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (48 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (41 complaints).

Recalls for the 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

NHTSA has recorded 13 recalls for the 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, potentially affecting up to 4,126,192 vehicles.

Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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Recall 08E063000 — STEERING

| 3,855 vehicles affected

Defect: DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE....

Consequence: IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.

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Recall 07E015000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

| 3,124 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN DELPHI AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULES / MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES (MRA) THAT WERE SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE MRAS VENT AND FUEL RETURN TUBES WERE REVERSED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE NOT RUNNING CORRECTLY (IDLE ROUGH AND/OR STALL) DUE TO AN OVERLY RICH FUEL BLEND OR THE VEHICLE'S EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CARBON CANISTER...

Consequence: A STALLED VEHICLE CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. A FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE MRAS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 1-877-335-7443.

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Recall 06E049000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 27,176 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

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Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

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Recall 02V286000 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION

| 1,159,156 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE AND SOME OTHER RETAINERS USED IN VEHICLES ASSEMBLED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1996 AND OCTOBER 31, 1997, COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT CAN BE FORCED UPWARD DURING LEFT TURNS AND BACK DOWN AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED BACK AND TO THE RIGHT. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL NEED TO EXERT MORE EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, SIMILAR TO A VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER ASSISTED STEERING. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES EVEN FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL REQUIRE MUCH HIGHER EFFORT TO TURN LEFT AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AS MUCH AS INTENDED. WITH THE MAXIMUM PINION SHAFT MOVEMENT, WHICH REQUIRES INTERNAL GEAR COMPONENT DAMAGE, THE DRIVER CAN ENCOUNTER HIGH RESISTANCE TO TURNING LEFT, FOLLOWED BY UNINTENDED POWER ASSIST TO THE RIGHT. IN ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN...

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Recall 02V070000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

| 1,589,948 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS.

Consequence: IF THE SWITCH IS DAMAGED, A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN, EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE KEY REMOVED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT IN THESE VEHICLES TO PREVENT HIGH CURRENT FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE...

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Recall 98V319000 — SUSPENSION:REAR

| 27,083 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BOLTS CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK.

Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM FASTENERS.

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Recall 98V146000 — AIR BAGS

| 675,302 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. BECAUSE OF CERTAIN CALIBRATIONS IN THE AIR BAG'S SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE, AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR IN A LOW SPEED CRASH OR WHEN AN OBJECT STRIKES THE FLOOR PAN.

Consequence: AIR BAGS DEPLOY WITH GREAT FORCE AND CAN SERIOUSLY INJURE UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANTS WHO ARE TOO CLOSE TO THEM.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE.

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Recall 98V027000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING

| 249,420 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THE INTERIOR LAMPS TO COME ON UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLES ARE BEING DRIVEN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS."

Consequence: THE INTERIOR LAMPS COMING ON UNEXPECTEDLY COULD STARTLE A DRIVER CAUSING A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT.

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Recall 96V250000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

| 270,014 vehicles affected

Defect: THE FRONT AND/OR REAR HAZARD WARNING LAMPS (FOUR-WAY FLASHERS) DO NOT FLASH WHEN THE HAZARD SWITCH IS ACTIVATED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: IF THESE LAMPS WERE NOT FLASHING, OTHER VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE AWARE THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS STOPPED INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS OR VEHICLE OWNERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER FUNCTION OF THE HAZARD WARNING LAMPS. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD LAMP SWITCH.

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Recall 95V201000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 360 vehicles affected

Defect: THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE COULD HAVE BEEN KINKED DURING ASSEMBLY CAUSING HIGH ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT, STICKING ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, OR A BROKEN ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE.

Consequence: IF THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE STICKS OR BREAKS, UNWANTED ACCELERATION AND/OR LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL CAN RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY.

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Owner Complaints for the 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

748 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 49 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 48 26 Crashes 29 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 41
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 36 4 Crashes 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 33 1 Crash
Air Bags
Complaints: 24 7 Crashes 8 Injuries
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 24 1 Crash
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 24
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 22 4 Fires
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 17 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 15
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 14 1 Crash
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 13 1 Crash 1 Fire
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 12 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 12 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 11 1 Death
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 11
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 10
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 9
Seats
Complaints: 9 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 9 1 Crash
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 8 2 Crashes 5 Injuries
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 8
Tires
Complaints: 8
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 7
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 7 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 6
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 6
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 5 2 Fires
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 5
Steering
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Child Seat
Complaints: 4
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 4
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 4
Seat Belts
Complaints: 4
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 4
Suspension
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 4
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 3
Power Train
Complaints: 3
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 3
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 3
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 3
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 3
Structure
Complaints: 3
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 2
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Visibility
Complaints: 2
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 2
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
Complaints: 1
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
Complaints: 1
Equipmentotherlabels
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11050932 | AIR BAGS | | 89,000 miles Crash 2 Injuries
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS MAKING A U TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, RIGHT SHOULDER, AND LEFT KNEE. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 89,000.
#11029889 | AIR BAGS | | 5,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE CRASH; HOWEVER, IT SUDDENLY DEPLOYED WHILE THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE WHIPLASH, LEG BRUISES, AND HEAD LACERATIONS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE CONTACT WAS TREATED AND RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL UNDER HER DOCTOR'S SUPERVISION. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE DOCTOR DETERMINED THAT THE CONTACT'S NECK WAS FRACTURED AND SHE WAS SENT TO GET AN MRI AT THE REGIONAL HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY MARION CHEVROLET/CADILLAC IN MARION, ILLINOIS. THE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE'S BODY DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
#10638170 | AIR BAGS | | 195,450 miles Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A STOP SIGN AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,450.
#10638170 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 195,450 miles Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A STOP SIGN AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,450.
#10567934 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 40,000 miles
THIS CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING LIKE THE GM CARS BEING MENTIONED IN THE NEWS TODAY. STARTED IN 2005 AND WAS EVALUATED BY MULTIPLE MECHANICS INCLUDING A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP THAT KEPT IT OVER A MONTH. IT DOESN'T SHOW A CODE WHEN IT HAPPENS. IT RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING (VARIED SPEEDS). IT ALSO RANDOMLY WON'T START. TOTALLY UNPREDICTABLE WHEN IT WILL QUIT ON YOU OR NOT START.RESETTING DID NOT HELP.CAR WAS PURCHASED FOR DAUGHTER (NEW DRIVER) TO DRIVE, BUT WAS TOO UNSAFE. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

General Motors, LLC has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

010849009 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT. NLM

000849003 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

EXPERIENCING A RATTLE / SQUEAK IN RIGHT SIDE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL SCRATCHED OR RIGHT SIDE END OF INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTACTING DOOR TRIM PANEL. *TT

99088A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VEHICLES EXHIBIT SYMPTOMS RESULTING IN THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR THE ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH (INSPECTION, CLEAN/REPLACE AND SEAL PCM, AND INSTALL PROTECTIVE PCM SHIELD ASSEMBLY). *MJS

99088 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A VOLUNTARY EMISSION CAMPAIGN INVOLVING VEHICLES EXHIBITING SYMPTOMS RESULTING IN THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR THE ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH. *TT

731060B — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER SHOWS WEAR OR PERMANENT DAMAGE IN VARIOUS AREAS. YD

98836539A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT ON OR A NO-START CONDITION. *YC

735018 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

COMMENTS THAT THE REAR BRAKES MAY DRAG/HEAT UP OR REAR OF CAR IS SQUATTING DUE TO AGGRESSIVE REAR BRAKE. *YC

971101731060 — STRUCTURE:BODY

VARIOUS AREAS OF THE VEHICLE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER SHOWS WEAR OR PERMANENT DAMAGE. *YC

970701 — EQUIPMENT

REGARDS TO DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT NOT STAYING IN POSITION. *YC

677160 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

DELAY ENGAGEMENT INTO DRIVE AFTER COLD SOAK (REPLACE WITH REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH HOUSING ASSEMBLY COMPLETE). *TW

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

NHTSA has opened 3 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER.

Investigation DP03007 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY Closed

Opened:

UNINTENDED VEHICLE ACCELERATION

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