Model year record

1991 Chevrolet Cavalier

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 77 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet Cavalier, 1988–1994 generation
Pictured: the 1988–1994 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V003000

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
347,866
Reported to NHTSA
1992-01-10
Owners notified
1992-01-31

Defect description

THE FRONT DOOR SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS MAY BE CRACKED AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 208.

Safety risk

THE SEAT OCCUPANT FACES INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THEEVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL REINFORCING PLATES ON THE CRACKED SHOULDER BELT GUIDES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V165000

Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments

Component
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
41,718
Reported to NHTSA
1991-09-23
Owners notified
1991-09-30

Defect description

FRONT DOOR INTERLOCK STRIKER MAY FAIL, CAUSING DOOR FRAME COLLAPSE AND INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE.

Safety risk

THE DOOR FRAME WOULD COLLAPSE. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLYWITH FMVSS 210.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT INTERLOCK STRIKER STUDS ON FRONT DOORS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine6—
Seats5—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer4—
Electrical system: ignition3—
Electrical system: ignition: switch3—
Electrical system: horn2—
Electrical system: starter assembly2—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2—
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Steering: linkages2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Air bags: frontal1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling190,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts1—
Seats: mid/rear assembly1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: column1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Structure190,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt1115,000 mi
Unknown or other190,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1112,000 mi

The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1992 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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