Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier has 50 NHTSA lights complaints and 1 lights-related recall.
50
Complaints
1
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Feb 8, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THE LOWER BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT WO... |
| Sep 13, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE TAIL LIGHT/TURN SIGNAL BURNED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO I REPLACED THE BULB 2 DAYS... |
| Jul 20, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER . THE LEFT TAIL LIGHT TURN SIGNAL WAS INOPERABLE. THE... |
| May 3, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE CAMPAIGN 04083 WAS PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE, BUT IT DIDN'T FIX MY PROBLEM. THE CHEVROLET SERVICE ... |
| Dec 23, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I HAVE WENT THROUGH OVER 10 BULBS IN MY BACK TAIL-LIGHT ON THE DRIVER SIDE. EVERY TIME I GO OUT AND ... |
| Jun 14, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTS... |
| Feb 11, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEADLAMPS HAVE A PLASTIC COVER THAT HAS "FOGGED" REDUCING VISIBILITY. REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE ON BACKO... |
| Oct 31, 2007 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HAZARD FLASHER RELAY/SWITCH "SOUNDS OFF" AFTER THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS RETURNED TO THE REST POSITI... |
| May 15, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THOUGH THE RECALL WORK ON NHTSA RECALL # 04V524000 WAS PERFORMED ON TWO OCC... |
| Aug 1, 2005 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER REAR TAILLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY FAILED.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *M... |
| Jun 15, 2005 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I HAVE HAD A RECALL FIXED TWICE ON THE BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, TAIL LIGHTS ALL IN THE TRUNK FOR... |
| Mar 8, 2005 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE TURN SIGNAL ... |
| Mar 4, 2005 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHEN SLOWING DOWN AT ANY TIME HEADLIGHTS DIM VERY LOW, ALMOST NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THEM. AS A RESU... |
| Jan 31, 2005 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ON JANUARY 28TH 2005, I TOOK MY 2003 CHEVY CAVALIER TO MY GM DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE ON A RECALL ISSU... |
| Jan 27, 2005 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DT: CONSUMER HAD RECALL ON TSTOP LIGHT AND TURN SIGNALS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO FOX CHEVROLET FOR ... |
| Dec 30, 2004 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | REAR TURN SIGNAL ON 2003 FAILED FOR 5TH TIME IN 5 MONTHS. PROBLEM IS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04... |
| Nov 22, 2004 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | RIGHT REAR BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL TURNED ON INTERMITTENTLY WHICH CAUSED CRUISE CONTROL TO WORK... |
| Oct 7, 2004 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT | WHILE TURNING ON THE TURN SIGNALS THE TURN THEY FAILED TO COME ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEA... |