2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Electrical Systemwiring Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
5 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND MADE THE REPLACEMENT. A FEW DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS REWIRED. RECENTLY, THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT DOES NOT YET KNOW THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE IS STILL AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000. UPDATED 06/16/08 *BF
2003 CAVALIER ENGINE STALL ON RED LIGHTS/ COMING TO STOP/ TURNING CORNERS AT LOW IDLE SPEEDS CAUSING A LOSS IN POWER STEERING AND ABS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ACTIVE, IMMEDIATE RESTART IS AVAILABLE, HOWEVER WHILE TURNING HAS NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENTS. BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED DUE TO FAULTY WIRING TO INTAKE TEMP SENSOR. *TR
MY SPEEDOMETER IS NOT READING CORRECTLY AT TIMES THAT ARE NOT PREDICTABLE. TODAY FOR INSTANCE IT HAS LOST SPEED BY READING AT 5 MPH WHEN I AM DRIVING AT 40 MPH! IT HAS EVEN READ AT 85 MPH WHEN I WAS ONLY DRIVING AT 50 MPH! I HAVE TAKEN THIS PROBLEM TO DEALERSHIP AND STILL NO RESULT. NOW MY TEMPERATURE DIAL IS GOING BONKERS. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL POST ON SITES ABOUT THE DASHBOARD/CAR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS! I NOW HAVE MY FIRST SPEEDING TICKET DUE TO THE RESULT OF THIS! *JB
VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER.*MR THE VEHICLE TAIL LIGHT SHORTED OUT THREE TIMES THEN THE CIRCUIT SHORTED OUT. THE GAS GAUGE WOULD FLUCTUATE. COLD STARTS. THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AT STOP LIGHT OR STALL OUT COMPLETELY. THE DRIVER' S SIDE SPEAKER BLEW. THE CD PLAYER WOULD EJECT THE CD WHILE IT WAS PLAYING. THE RPM GAUGE BOUNCED. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE ALTERNATOR MADE NOISE. *NM
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED HEATER DID NOT WORK. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND HEATER WAS REPLACED. ALSO, ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS DEALER REPLACED WIRING HARNESS AND CONNECTION WIRES. ON ANOTHER OCCASION ENTIRE BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE SOCKETS. IN ALL, VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER SIX TIMES IN SEVEN MONTHS.*AK
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Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
162 complaints
Electrical System
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Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
31 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
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Engine And Engine Cooling
28 complaints
Fuel System Other
23 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
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Steering
15 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
12 complaints
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
10 complaints
Exterior Lighting
9 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
9 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
8 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
7 complaints
Air Bags
6 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
6 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
5 complaints
Visibility
5 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
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Engine
4 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
4 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
4 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
3 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
3 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionlines And Fittings
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint