2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

362

Owner Complaints

8 Crashes 4 Deaths

1

Recall

ACTIVE 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.

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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.

Electrical System
Complaints: 141 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 69
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 17
Structure
Complaints: 10
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 8
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 7
Air Bags
Complaints: 6 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 6
Seats
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 6
Steering
Complaints: 6
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 5
Power Train
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 4
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 4 Deaths
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Child Seat
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11172219 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 70,000 miles
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.
#11121810 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | | 170,000 miles
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.
#11115433 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 45,000 miles
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.
#11110291 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | | 129,000 miles
NONE OF THE GAGES WORK DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I'M GOING
#11110291 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 129,000 miles
NONE OF THE GAGES WORK DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I'M GOING

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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.

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