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2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier has 15 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier

Electrical
37
Brakes
37
Steering
28
Fuel System
24
Engine
24
Powertrain
23
Airbags
16
Suspension
15
Other
11
Structure
10
Tires
7
Speed Control
6
Visibility
6
Lights
5

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 1, 2013SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,WHEELS2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY ...
Oct 11, 2007SUSPENSION3 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HUB BEARING, 1 TIME I HAVE H...
Jun 30, 2005SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINHAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AT 50,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING AT 40,000 MIL...
Apr 5, 2005SUSPENSIONI BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2001 CAVALIER COUPE 2 DOOR BACK IN 2001. I HAVE APPROX. 48,000 MILES ON MY CAR....
Mar 10, 2004SUSPENSIONNOISE SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. THE NOISE WAS ACTUALLY COMING FROM THE RIG...
Oct 10, 2003SUSPENSIONCAR HAS A BROKEN STRUT OR STRUT MOUNT IN THE REAR. DEALER STATES THAT SINCE MY CAR WAS REAR ENDED, ...
Oct 7, 2002SUSPENSIONWHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THERE IS A LOUD CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. P...
Oct 7, 2002SUSPENSIONWHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A PULSATING THROUGH OUT THE BRAKE PEDAL. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITION...
Jan 17, 2002SUSPENSIONCONSUMER STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION HAS BROKEN SEVEN TIMES, AND HAS TAKEN TO DEALER SEVERAL TIM...
Jan 1, 2002SUSPENSIONCONSUMER STATED THAT EVERY TIME TURNING THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT HE IS HEARING CLICKING NOISE. TOOK...
Jan 1, 2002SUSPENSIONCONSUMER STATED THAT EVERY TIME TURNING THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT HE IS HEARING CLICKING NOISE. TOOK...
May 15, 2001SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENTCONSUMER IS HEARING A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL. VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING, COOLIN...
May 1, 2001SUSPENSIONAT VARIOUS SPEEDS THERE IS A CONSTANT SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END. DEALER HAS INSPECTED ...
Feb 1, 2001SUSPENSIONTHE WHOLE CAR "SHAKES" DURING ACCELERATION AND DURNG TURN.*AK
Jan 1, 1970SUSPENSIONWHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE FRONT END MAKES NOISES, AND THE STEERING IS ERRATIC. VEHICLE HAS BEEN ...

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