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2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier has 12 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier

Brakes
30
Electrical
29
Engine
20
Steering
18
Visibility
13
Fuel System
13
Powertrain
13
Airbags
12
Other
12
Suspension
10
Lights
9
Speed Control
7
Seat Belts
6
Structure
5
Seats
5
Tires
4
Wheels
3

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 14, 2013UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED AND WOULD NOT OPERATE. FIRST THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION TURNI...
Jun 21, 2009TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMHELLO. I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY CAVALIER. I HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE 2003. I HAVE AROUND 75,500 MILES O...
Oct 10, 2008UNKNOWN OR OTHERHEADLIGHTS FLICKERING WHEN THEY FLICKER THE HEATER LOSES PRESSURE. *TR
Apr 4, 2008UNKNOWN OR OTHERTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AS IS WITHOUT A WA...
Nov 25, 2005EQUIPMENT2002 CHEVY CAVALIER LS THE TAG ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR FRAME WITH THE RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE AND...
Jan 17, 2005EQUIPMENTCD PLAYER STOPS WORKING WHEN IT GETS HOT. REPLACED CD PLAYER/RADIO-SAME PROBLEM. *AK
Oct 6, 2004ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROLWHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE CONSUMER PULLE...
Apr 6, 2004CHILD SEATWHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE SHIELD FOR THE CSS WAS COMING APART. *AK
Jun 24, 2003EQUIPMENTTHE WIRE THAT CONNECTS TO THE AIR CONDITIONER IS TOO SHORT AND WILL INTERMITTENTLY CAUSE THE AC TO K...
May 5, 2003UNKNOWN OR OTHERDUST ON DASH ACCUMULATING IN A PINKISH COLOR..WOULD LIKE TO SEND SAMPLE OF IT TO YOU WOULD LIKE TO K...
Mar 21, 2003UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE OIL DIPSTICK WAS MISMARKED. WHEN OIL IS FILLED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED CAPACITY, ...
Jul 9, 2002EQUIPMENTWHEN ENTERING CAR, THERE WAS A VERY STRONG MOLD SMELL, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY RE...

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