Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier has 18 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
18
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2016 | SUSPENSION | MY 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER RECENTLY BEGAN TO MAKE A CLUNKING NOISE, WHICH CAN ALSO BE FELT, IN THE F... |
| 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... |
| Feb 15, 2008 | SUSPENSION | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER HAD A FLAT TIRE AND WENT TO A... |
| Jan 10, 2008 | SUSPENSION | I HAVE HAD A CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH A SINGLE PART ON THIS VEHICLE THAT IS PREMATURELY WEARING OUT. ... |
| Jan 1, 2008 | SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS | 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER- AT 64,000 MILES FUEL PUMP DIED WHILE PARKED AT A STORE UPON RESTART $700.00... |
| Feb 1, 2006 | SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY | FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FAILURE, STARTED GOING DOWN A QUARTER TO HALF WAY DOWN AND STOPPING THEN WH... |
| Mar 24, 2004 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS DIM TO A SOFTER SHADE OF LIGHT. I ... |
| Jan 1, 2004 | SUSPENSION | WHEN I AM ON A HILL AND EITHER GET OUT OF THE CAR OR PUT ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE THERE IS AN AWFUL CR... |
| Dec 23, 2003 | SUSPENSION | THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE TIRES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO ... |
| Dec 5, 2003 | SUSPENSION | WITH ONLY .5 INCHES OF SNOW MY CAR (A 2003 CHEVY CAVALIER) LOST COMPLETE CONTROL AND SMASHED INTO TH... |
| Oct 29, 2003 | SUSPENSION | SERVICE ISSUE, NON-REMOVAL OF SHOCK SNUBBERS ON MAGNETIC SELECTIVE RIDE SHOCKS. *AK |
| Sep 19, 2003 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP FOR MULTIPLE REASONS. FRONT END HAS POPPING NOISES WHEN TURNING. R... |
| Jun 30, 2003 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT | THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A REGULAR OIL MAINTENANCE AND THE DEALER STATED... |
| Apr 1, 2003 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I'VE OWNED MY 2003 CAVALIER FOR 1 YR. 3 MONTHS. I'M VERY IRRITATED WITH HAVING TO GO TO THE DEALERSH... |
| Mar 24, 2003 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT | THE TIRES SHAKE AND VIBRATE AROUND SIXTY MILES/HR. SO I TOOK THEM TO SAM'S CLUB TO THEIR TIRE CENTER... |
| Feb 18, 2003 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET CAVILER. WAS LOSING CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND THE BRAKES.... |
| Feb 15, 2003 | SUSPENSION | WHEN DRIVING AT 70MPH VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK |
| Jan 20, 2003 | SUSPENSION | A NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER STATED THE FRAME WAS LOOSE, HOWEVER SECOND... |