Model year record

1991 Chevrolet Cavalier

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

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.