1995-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier: Recall History

Updated: 11/23/08

1995 Chevrolet Cavalier LS 4-door sedan
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1995-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 

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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1995-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.

NHTSA Recall History

1995: Missing welds in lower front-suspension control-arm assemblies can result in separation of front bushing-sleeve subassembly from control arm, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
1995-96: Front and/or rear hazard-warning lamps might not work.
1996: Accelerator cable in a few cars could be kinked, causing high pedal effort, or sticking or broken cable.
1996: If the key is held in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flowing through the ignition switch can melt internal switch parts.
1996: Interior lamps might come on unexpectedly while vehicle is being driven.
1996-97: Airbag could deploy inadvertently during low-speed crash or when an object strikes the floorpan.
1996-97: Rear-suspension trailing-arm bolts can fatigue and break.
1996-98: Faulty power steering bearings may have been installed on certain vehicles, resulting in difficulty turning the steering wheel. Dealers will inspect and replace all affected parts.
1997: Driver's wiper blades on a few cars are 17 inches long instead of the required 22 inches.
1997: Spare tire on small number of cars may have incorrect rim.
1999: Instrument-panel backlighting on some cars may not function after driver adjusts interior-light intensity.
2000: Instrument-panel lights have only one illumination level--not the two or more required--and could make it difficult to see objects outside the vehicle at night.
2003: Due to inadequate contact, rear lamps that provide stop, turn-signal and taillamp functions could stop working; could also prevent cruise control from engaging.
2004: In a severe crash, upper seat belt anchorage may separate, reducing effectiveness of the belt.
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