1993 Chevrolet Cavalier problems
Owners have filed 237 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 25.3% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 21.5%.
Complaints237
Crashes13
Fires11
Injuries15
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 25.3% · 60
Engine and engine cooling 21.5% · 51
Electrical system 12.7% · 30
Power train 4.6% · 11
Structure 3.8% · 9
Seat belts 3.8% · 9
Equipment 3.8% · 9
Seats 3.4% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 11 describe a fire, 15 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the Chevrolet Cavalier in this data, 1993 draws comparatively few complaints; 2003 is the outlier year.
Filing volume has held steady, 25 in the last three years against 23 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 81,000 miles.
In owners' own words
While driving brake light illuminated on the dashboard. When this occurred vehicle was immediately taken to the dealership, who d indicated that the rear brake system collapsed and was losing brake fluid. Consumer felt that this may have been caused by the defect described in the hydraulic brake line hose non metallic recall 93v121000. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 46,400 miles
Consumer states that when brakes are applied the vehicle vibrates, and does not stop like it should. The dealer has been notified. *Ak vehicle has been serviced several times, however problem could not be found, consumer states the problem only occurs when it is damp or cold. *Slc Service brakes, hydraulic
Brakes pads/rotors have been replaced seven times. When applying the brakes the pedal is soft, and when going down hill there is alot of vibration. Dealer can't determine the cause of brake problem. Also, engine dies out, and tie rods bent out of position. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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Other Chevrolet Cavalier years
1992 178 complaints · 31.5% service brakes, hydraulic 1994 310 complaints · 23.5% service brakes, hydraulic 1995 392 complaints · 25.3% engine and engine cooling 1996 748 complaints · 18.7% engine and engine cooling 1997 751 complaints · 15.8% engine and engine cooling 1998 473 complaints · 16.1% electrical system