Model year record

1993 Chevrolet Cavalier

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 237 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V121000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
2,848
Reported to NHTSA
1993-07-21
Owners notified
1993-08-10

Defect description

THE BRAKE HOSES WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, AND DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 106, "BRAKE HOSES."

Safety risk

THE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE HOSES CAN CAUSEREDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND/OR UNEVEN BRAKING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY ON CIERA AND CENTURY MODELS, AND BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES ON CAVALIER AND SUNBIRD MODELS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip27
Engine and engine cooling: engine15
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline12
Electrical system: horn10
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components9
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly6
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner6
Vehicle speed control6
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe5
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator4
Seats4
Seats: front assembly: recliner4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum4
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Electrical system: ignition3
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3
Interior lighting3
Power train: automatic transmission3
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Service brakes, hydraulic3
Structure: body: door3
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Electrical system: wiring2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Engine and engine cooling2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)2
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Power train2
Seat belts2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings246,400 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Structure: body2
Suspension2
Unknown or other2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Wheels2
Air bags: frontal1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Equipment: electrical1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering1
Steering: column1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: linkages1
Structure: body: hood1
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1
Suspension: multiple axle1
Tires1
Tires: sidewall1196,836 mi
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1

The 1992 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1994 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.