Chevrolet Cavalier recalls by model year

• 20041 campaign
• 20031 campaign
• 20011 campaign
• 20002 campaigns
• 19992 campaigns
• 19984 campaigns
• 19977 campaigns
• 19967 campaigns
• 19954 campaigns
• 19942 campaigns
• 19932 campaigns
• 19921 campaign
• 19912 campaigns
• 19891 campaign
• 19882 campaigns
• 19872 campaigns
• 19862 campaigns
• 19852 campaigns
• 19842 campaigns
• 19835 campaigns
• 19821 campaign

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A campaign rarely covers every Chevrolet Cavalier of a given year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

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All Chevrolet Cavalier recall campaigns

• Nov 1, 2004Lighting

  GM/rear light bulb socket assemblies

  Campaign 04V-524 · 256,025 vehicles · model years 2003

• Jun 23, 2004Seat belts

  GM/FMVSS 210/passenger-side rear safety belt

  Campaign 04V-300 · 37 vehicles · model years 2004

• Jan 27, 2004Electrical system

  GM/ignition switch

  Campaign 04V-036 · 1,415,231 vehicles · model years 1998–2001

• Nov 4, 2002Steering

  GM/power steering assembly

  Campaign 02V-286 · 1,159,156 vehicles · model years 1996–1998

• Mar 6, 2002Electrical system

  GM/ignition switch

  Campaign 02V-070 · 1,589,948 vehicles · model years 1995–1997

• Jul 20, 2000Lighting

  GM/FMVSS 101/instrument panel illumination

  Campaign 00V-201 · 28 vehicles · model years 2000

• Feb 28, 2000Fuel system

  GM/bi-fuel CNG coolant lines

  Campaign 00V-053 · 391 vehicles · model years 1998

• Aug 11, 1999Lighting

  GM/FMVSS 101

  Campaign 99V-218 · 6,584 vehicles · model years 1999

• Dec 15, 1998Suspension

  GM/rear suspension

  Campaign 98V-319 · 27,083 vehicles · model years 1996–1997

• Jun 29, 1998Air bags

  GM/air bag deployment

  Campaign 98V-146 · 675,302 vehicles · model years 1996–1997

• Feb 25, 1998Body and structure

  General motors/FMVSS 214

  Campaign 98V-032 · 8 vehicles · model years 1997

• Feb 17, 1998Lighting

  GM/FMVSS 101

  Campaign 98V-027 · 249,420 vehicles · model years 1996

• Nov 24, 1997Wheels

  GM/wheel lug nuts

  Campaign 97V-219 · 24 vehicles · model years 1998

• Jun 28, 1997Wheels

  GM/compact spare tire

  Campaign 97V-106 · 652 vehicles · model years 1997

• Dec 17, 1996Lighting

  General motors/FMVSS 108/4 way flashers

  Campaign 96V-250 · 270,014 vehicles · model years 1995–1996

• Aug 29, 1996Visibility

  GM/visual; windshield

  Campaign 96V-160 · 50 vehicles · model years 1997

• Jan 23, 1996Electrical system

  GM/communications:horn assembly

  Campaign 96I-001 · 417,000 vehicles · model years 1993–1994

• Oct 23, 1995Speed control

  Fuel:throttle linkages and control

  Campaign 95V-201 · 360 vehicles · model years 1996

• Jul 26, 1995Body and structure

  Structure:frame and members(give side/end)

  Campaign 95V-141 · 16 vehicles · model years 1995

• Feb 16, 1995Suspension

  Suspension:independent front control arm:lower

  Campaign 95V-025 · 21,340 vehicles · model years 1995

• Jun 24, 1994Steering

  Suspension:independent front spindle:knuckle:steer

  Campaign 94V-115 · 65 vehicles · model years 1994

• Jul 21, 1993Brakes

  Brakes:hydraulic:lines:hose:non-metallic

  Campaign 93V-121 · 2,848 vehicles · model years 1993

• Jan 10, 1992Seat belts

  Interior systems:passive restraint:belts

  Campaign 92V-003 · 347,866 vehicles · model years 1991

• Sep 23, 1991Latches and locks

  Structure:hood assembly:latches

  Campaign 91V-166 · 3,212 vehicles · model years 1992

• Sep 23, 1991Body and structure

  Structure:door assembly:hinge and attachments

  Campaign 91V-165 · 41,718 vehicles · model years 1991

• Dec 6, 1988Fuel system

  Fuel:fuel tank assembly:tank

  Campaign 88V-189 · 13,095 vehicles · model years 1989

• Jul 25, 1988Visibility

  Visual systems:glass:windshield

  Campaign 88V-121 · 33 vehicles · model years 1988

• Jun 14, 1988Electrical system

  Electrical system:wiring:harness:rear compartment

  Campaign 88V-095 · 14,840 vehicles · model years 1988

• Oct 26, 1987Engine and cooling

  Exhaust/crankcase emission control:check valve

  Campaign 87V-165 · 126,319 vehicles · model years 1983

• May 7, 1987Seats

  Interior systems:tracks and anchors:front seat:man

  Campaign 87V-079 · 1,136,407 vehicles · model years 1983–1984

• Feb 9, 1987Speed control

  Fuel:throttle linkages and control

  Campaign 87V-011 · 65,594 vehicles · model years 1987

• Sep 19, 1986Lighting

  Lighting:switch:button:ring:head lights

  Campaign 86V-131 · 106,111 vehicles · model years 1986

• Sep 15, 1986Parking brake

  Emergency parking brake:mechanical:lever settling

  Campaign 86V-128 · 1,470 vehicles · model years 1987

• May 28, 1986Engine and cooling

  Engine:other parts

  Campaign 86V-073 · 87,174 vehicles · model years 1985

• Apr 28, 1986Lighting

  Lighting:switch:button:ring:head lights

  Campaign 86V-056 · 93,317 vehicles · model years 1985–1986

• Apr 12, 1985Engine and cooling

  Engine:other parts

  Campaign 85V-042 · 34,331 vehicles · model years 1985

• Feb 6, 1984Seats

  Interior systems:front bucket seat latch

  Campaign 84V-011 · 76,586 vehicles · model years 1984

• Oct 13, 1983Brakes

  Brakes:hydraulic:differential:proportional valve

  Campaign 83V-105 · 352,036 vehicles · model years 1983

• Apr 19, 1983Suspension

  Suspension:independent front control arm:upper

  Campaign 83V-042 · 312 vehicles · model years 1983

• Oct 7, 1982Fuel system

  Fuel:fuel injection:electrical:injector

  Campaign 82V-096 · 12,721 vehicles · model years 1983

• Mar 8, 1982Fuel system

  Fuel:fuel tank assembly:pipe:filler:neck

  Campaign 82V-021 · 519,329 vehicles · model years 1982

Chevrolet Cavalier recalls by component

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• Suburban 84
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• Corvette 48
• Silverado 46
• C30 46
• Silverado 3500 45

Common questions

Does the Chevrolet Cavalier have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 41 safety recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Cavalier, covering model years 1982–2004. Most involve lighting, fuel system and electrical system.

Which Chevrolet Cavalier model year has the most recalls?

On NHTSA’s records the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier has the most campaigns, with 7. A higher count does not by itself mean a less safe vehicle: some campaigns are small compliance fixes, and newer models have had less time to accumulate campaigns.

How do I find out if my Chevrolet Cavalier is affected?

Choose your model year below to read each campaign, then check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup. Campaigns usually cover a production range, so two cars of the same year can differ.