Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier has 2 recalls, 705 complaints.
2
Recalls
705
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 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...
04V524000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR LAMPS THAT PROVIDE STOP AND TURN SIGNALS AND TAIL LAMP FUNCTIONS STOP WORKING BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE CONTACT BE...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CLUSTER OF DASHBOARD INDICATORS (SPEEDOMETER, GAS GUAGE , ENGINE TEMP, RPM) ALL ARE NOT WORKING NOW.... |
| May 17, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TAKATA RECALL |
| Jun 26, 2016 | SUSPENSION | MY 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER RECENTLY BEGAN TO MAKE A CLUNKING NOISE, WHICH CAN ALSO BE FELT, IN THE F... |
| Mar 16, 2016 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | INSTRUMET CLUSTER PROBLEMS FOR A FEW YEARS. FUEL SENDING UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED AT ABOUT 52,000 MIL... |
| Feb 18, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CLUSTER BLINKS IN AND OUT |
| Feb 6, 2016 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | I HAVE NOTICED A LOT AND I MEAN A LOT OF THESE CAVALIERS HAVE HAD HORRIBLE FRAME PROBLEMS I USE TO W... |
| Dec 6, 2015 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | METAL ON METAL NOISE FOUND OUT SHOES AND ROTORS ARE DAMAGEDDAMAGED. I HAVE NO MONEY. V CAN'T FIX THI... |
| Oct 25, 2015 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. ... |
| Sep 30, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | JULY 2009 IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS STUCK. I HAD IT REPLACED FOR $362.75 AT CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. ... |
| Aug 15, 2015 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I WAS ONE BLOCK FROM HOME AND MY CAR STALLED IT WOULDN'T START BACK UP. I FOUND MY SELF AT THE INTER... |
| May 28, 2015 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I WAS LOOKING AT MY LOCAL NEWS STATION AND A MAN HAD CALLED THE INVESTIGATION TEAM ABOUT CRACKS IN H... |
| Apr 2, 2015 | STEERING | STEERING WHEEL AND SHROUD BECAME TOTALLY DISENGAGED AND FELL INTO MY LAP WHILE TRYING TO TURN ONTO L... |
| Jan 11, 2015 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH ENTERING THE HIGHWAY, THE TURN ... |
| Dec 8, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE LEFT AND RIGHT TURN SIGNAL... |
| Aug 13, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES MALFUNCTION PERIODICALLY AND LOCK INTO ONE POSITION OR DON'T WORK AT ALL. ... |
| Jun 2, 2014 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAD BEEN READING ABOUT RECENT RECALLS WITH GM, ESPECIALLY IGNITION SWITCHES. I HAVE A 2003 CHEVY ... |
| Apr 18, 2014 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | MY SON WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AND AS HE DESCRIBES IT, EVERYTHING BUT THE RADIO WENT DEAD ALL... |
| Apr 7, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPE... |
| Mar 8, 2014 | STRUCTURE | ON OR ABOUT MARCH 8TH, 2014, I NOTICED THAT HOLES HAD APPEARED ON THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE OF ... |
| Mar 5, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL COMPLETELY WENT HAY WIRE AND THE SPEED WOULD INCREASE AND DECREA... |