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1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Steering Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

5 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Steering Complaints

#10567934 |
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
#10053074 |
MY 1996 CHEVY CAVALIER, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP , WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD.I TOTALLY LOST POWER AND I PULLED OVER, AFTER ALMOST BEING HIT BY SEVERAL OTHER CARS. THIS IS ANOTHER MAJOR CONCERN FOR THIS VECHILE.GM, SHOULD INQUIRE MORE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM!
#10039447 | Crash
I READ AN ARTICLE ABOUT ALL THE GM STEERING STUFF AND I JUST WANTED TO WRITE MY COMPLAINT, MY STEERING LOOKED UP ON ME CAUSING ME TO RUN OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE WHICH FLIPPED MY CAR OVER AND TOTALLED OUT MY CAR. I JUST THINK THAT IT IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT GM NEEDS TO FIX BEFORE SOMEBODY GETS KILLED OR HURT LIKE ME.
#10011143 |
THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. HAD THE RACK AND PINION UNIT REPLACED BEFORE RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE.
#10002856 |
I HAVE A 1996 CHEVY CAVALIER VIN # [XXX] THAT HAD SOME VERY SERIOUS STEERING PROBLEMS 1 YEAR AGO. THE CAR ACTED LIKE THE POWER STEERING UNIT QUIT OR WOULD ONLY ALLOW YOU TO TURN TO THE RIGHT. IT GOT TO THE POINT WHERE WE COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE ANYMORE. WE HAD IT REPAIRED AT A COST OF $1500. I THEN LEARNED OF A CAMPAIGN, #02V286000, THAT LISTED THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT MY CAR WAS HAVING. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU COULD ISSUE A RECALL FOR THAT VEHICLE OR IF MY CAR WAS ACTUALLY COVERED FOR THIS POSSIBLE RECALL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Other 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Problem Areas

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