Model year record

1993 Chevrolet Cavalier

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

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

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.

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