Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier has 28 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.
28
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
08E063000
STEERING
DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BR...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2015 | STEERING,SEAT BELTS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | UNNECESSARY GAS ODORS. SEAT BELTS KEEP UNLOCKING. STEERING |
| Mar 4, 2014 | STEERING,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STAR... |
| Oct 23, 2012 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | BROKEN K-MEMBER /477-03540. *TR |
| May 1, 2005 | STEERING | I OWN A 2000 CHEVY CAVALIER AND THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE... |
| May 1, 2005 | STEERING | CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER STEERING COLUMN RECALL, BUT THE DE... |
| Feb 25, 2005 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN. OWNER STATED THA... |
| Jan 18, 2005 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | WHILE STEERING THE VEHICLE, A LOUD POPPING NOISE STARTED COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE ... |
| Nov 29, 2004 | STEERING | (1) ORDINARY TO LOW USAGE OF A 2000 2.2 L CHEVROLET CAVALIER, WHICH HAD 19,900 MILES WHEN THE FAILU... |
| Apr 7, 2004 | STEERING | CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. CONSUMER COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER, ... |
| Feb 9, 2004 | STEERING | WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL TOWARDS THE RIGH STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CO... |
| Oct 12, 2003 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVE ON THE CITY ROADS THE 2000 CAVALIER TENDS TO STALL WHEN SLOWING TO A COMPLETE STOP, SLOW... |
| Sep 8, 2003 | STEERING | WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH STEERING LOCKED, AND VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. *AK |
| Jul 7, 2003 | STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | MY WIFE AND I OWN A 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE STEERING IS BEGINNING TO HAVE A DISTINCTIVE POPPIN... |
| May 15, 2003 | STEERING | POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE TOLD THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT THE P... |
| Apr 20, 2003 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | WE BOUGHT A USED CHEVROLET CAVALIER FROM THE YEAR 2000 WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY (GM CERTIFIED) FOR ... |
| Sep 24, 2002 | STEERING | I REPORTED A NOISE AND THE FACT THAT THE CAR WANTS TO VEER TO THE LEFT AS I WAS "TEST" DRIVING THIS ... |
| Apr 11, 2002 | STEERING | CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING IS LOOSE, WOBBLY. *TT |
| Feb 1, 2002 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,INTERIOR LIGHTING | POPPING SOUND AND FEEL WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL HAS BEEN WORKED ON TWO TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM; IN... |
| Feb 1, 2002 | STEERING | WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE CAR IS STOPPED OR MOVING VERY SLOWLY A LOUD CLUNKING / POP... |
| Jun 5, 2001 | STEERING | CLACKLING NOISE AND SWAYING MOTION WHEN TURNING RIGHT FROM FRONT END, DEFECTIVE STEERING SHAFT, REPL... |