2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

447

Owner Complaints

28 Crashes 13 Fires 2 Deaths

7

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

15

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

The 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER has received a total of 447 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, STEERING. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (22 complaints), Electrical Systemignitionswitch (19 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (19 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, potentially affecting up to 1,499,991 vehicles.

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 08E050000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 1,921 vehicles affected

Defect: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

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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 07E021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

| 742 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

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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 04V036000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

| 1,415,231 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. THE FIRE COULD SPREAD TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR, WHICH COULD INJURE OCCUPANTS OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO ADJOINING STRUCTURES.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT IN THESE VEHICLES TO PREVENT HIGH CURRENT FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND CHECK THAT YOUR CAR WILL START WITH A PROPERLY CHARGED BATTERY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION...

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Recall 00V201000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING

| 28 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE BI-FUEL OPTION FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION." THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE AT FULL ILLUMINATION LEVELS AND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED. THE STANDARD REQUIRES AT LEAST TWO LEVELS OF ILLUMINATION.

Consequence: THIS COULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO SEE OBJECTS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TYPE INDICATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY, WHICH INCLUDES THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION CONTROL.

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

447 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 22 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 19 1 Fire
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 19 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 17
Steering
Complaints: 17
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 15
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 15
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 15 5 Crashes 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 14
Structure
Complaints: 14
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 13
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 10 8 Crashes 4 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 9
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 8 5 Crashes 5 Injuries 2 Deaths
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 8
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 8
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 8
Structurebody
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 7
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 7
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Fire
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 7
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 6 3 Fires
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 6
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 4
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 4
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 4
Tires
Complaints: 4
Equipment
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 3
Power Train
Complaints: 3
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 3
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Child Seatshellinfant
Complaints: 1
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalbulbs
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1 2 Injuries
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Air
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyshackle
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1
Wheelshubcapcover
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11511963 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS | | 20,800 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the interior passenger side directional signal began blinking rapidly while activated. Additionally, the contact stated that an onlooker observed that the exterior driver side indicator light was not illuminated when indicator was activated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the interior lighter fuse needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact stated that when the weather was cooler, the exterior indicator light was experiencing the failure; however, during warmer weather, the indicator lights operated properly. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,800.
#11072678 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 200,000 miles Fire
IGNITION GETS VERY HOT WHEN KEY IS TURNED CAN SMELL PLASTIC IGNITION OR BATT 1 CIRCUIT PROBLEM.CLEARCOAT IS PEELING.LUG NUTS COMING LOOSE
#11072678 | ENGINE | | 200,000 miles Fire
IGNITION GETS VERY HOT WHEN KEY IS TURNED CAN SMELL PLASTIC IGNITION OR BATT 1 CIRCUIT PROBLEM.CLEARCOAT IS PEELING.LUG NUTS COMING LOOSE
#11072678 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 200,000 miles Fire
IGNITION GETS VERY HOT WHEN KEY IS TURNED CAN SMELL PLASTIC IGNITION OR BATT 1 CIRCUIT PROBLEM.CLEARCOAT IS PEELING.LUG NUTS COMING LOOSE
#10850852 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | | 170,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

General Motors, LLC has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

020731003A — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

CLUTCH PEDAL BUZZ OR VIBRATION. *TT

01451 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CNG EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE CRANK TIMES UP TO 6 SECONDS WHEN STARTING ON CNG. *TT

010310005C — SUSPENSION

WHEEL SQUEAK ON VEHICLES WITH 14 AND 15 INCH WHEEL COVERS. *TT

031103 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

COMPLAINTS THAT ARE ROOT CAUSED TO THE FUEL MODULE AND COMPLAINTS OF GAUGE ACCURACY THAT ARE ROOT CAUSED TO THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. *TT *JB

020232012 — STEERING

RATTLE / KNOCK NOISE WHEN TURNING WHILE DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS. *TT

010310005A — SUSPENSION

SQUEAK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OR REAR WHEELS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2001 TOYOTA CAVALIER. *TT

020138003 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

AIR CONDITIONING MAY BE INOPERATIVE OR MAY OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY, ENGINE HESITATION/SURGE. *TT

290702 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT AN INOPERATIVE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OR A HESITATION MISFIRE UNDER ACCELERATION WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ON. *TT

170702 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONCERNS WITH SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0440 CODE SET. *TT

32 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SOME VEHICLES REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. *SLC

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

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

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