2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
362
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
The 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER has received a total of 362 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (141 complaints), Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (69 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (17 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, potentially affecting up to 3,855 vehicles.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
362 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
MY MOM WAS DRIVING THE CAR AS NORMAL DOWN THE ROAD ONE DAY AND ALL THE GUAGES IN THE ENTIRE DASH SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. SOME CAME BACK ON AND OFF A COUPLE WEEKS. SOME NEVER DID. BUT AFTER A COUPLE MONTHS ALL STOPPED WORKING AND NOW NOTHING WORKS. NO HEAT GUAGE, NO FUEL GUAGE, NO TEMP GUAGE, NO SPEEDOMETER, AND NO FUEL GUAGE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE, ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE, AND TACHOMETER WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT FUEL LEVEL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A FAMILY MEMBER NOTICED FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
NONE OF THE GAGES WORK DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I'M GOING
NONE OF THE GAGES WORK DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I'M GOING
Safety Rating for the 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
General Motors, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
05-08-46-006T — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on upgrading certain OnStar Analog/Digital-Ready Systems to OnStar Generation 6 Digital-Capable System.
060089026J — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
070232006 — STEERING:COLUMN
CLUNK FELT/NOISE HEARD FROM STEERING COLUMN, STEERING GEAR AND/OR FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER AND/OR STEERING WHEEL ROTATION (LUBRICATE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT [I-SHAFT]). *NJ
050857001 — STRUCTURE:BODY
INSIDE GLASS STEAMING UP/CARPET WET ON DRIVER SIDE. *TT
3056 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SIR LIGHT ON AND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B0036. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET CAVALIER
- 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 447 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 356 complaints
- 2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 254 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 867 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — 428 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER (current)
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