Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier has 2 recalls, 330 complaints.
2
Recalls
330
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...
04V300000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.' THE PASSENGER-SIDE REA...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2021 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the front drive... |
| Apr 1, 2021 | SUSPENSION | The vehicle failed to pass pa. state inspection due to a severely rusted frame over the rear axles. ... |
| Dec 3, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | IN THE PARKING LOT WHERE I WORK MY CAR WOULD NOT START. WHEN MOVING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEVER... |
| May 17, 2020 | STEERING | The whole steering column is loose The pins are all backed out I’m afraid to drive it I think this... |
| Mar 6, 2020 | SEAT BELTS | CAN'T SAFELY INSTALL A CAR SEAT BECAUSE THE SAFETY BELTS DO NOT PROPERLY RETRACT. THEREFORE THE CAR ... |
| Nov 13, 2019 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHEN I'M DRIVEN ABOUT 25 MILES THE ACCELERATOR STAYS STUCK AND THE SPEED KEEP GOIN UP IF YOU DON'T P... |
| Oct 29, 2019 | AIR BAGS | AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AT RANDOM INTERVALS FOR ABOUT 5 SECONDS, THEN TURNS OFF. SPEED, ROAD CONDITION... |
| May 28, 2019 | STEERING | EVERY TIME I GO TO MY JOB MY POWER STEERING RESERVOIR BECOMES EMPTY AFTER I PUT ONE OR MORE QUARTS I... |
| Feb 18, 2019 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHILE DRIVING THE GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK AND ACCELERATES. |
| Jul 7, 2018 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | LOST PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE STEERING BECAUSE SHEER PEN RELEASED AND ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER-( INSTRUMENT... |
| Mar 18, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | TAKATA RECALL WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE BROKEN WHILE CAR IN MOTION ON A RAINY DAY AND MY CAR STALLS E... |
| Aug 3, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I HAVE HAD MY USED CHEVY CAVALIER 2004 CAR FOR ALMOST A YEAR. AS I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE ENGINE HAS ... |
| Apr 5, 2017 | STEERING | I'VE OWNED THE 2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER SINCE IT HAD 2000 MILES. IT CURRENTLY HAS AROUND 85000. WHEN ... |
| Nov 15, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CLUSTER PANEL TEMP GAUGE WAS FLUCTUATING NOW THE GAUGE IS STAYING IN ONE SPOT SO HAVE NO IDEA IF TE... |
| Oct 16, 2016 | SEAT BELTS,SEATS | 1. SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT. 2. DRIVERS SIDE SEAT DROPPED WILL NOT GO BACK TO UPRIGHT POSITION. |
| Sep 15, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | SPEEDOMETER HAS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I CAN NO LONGER TELL HOW FAST I AM DRIVIN... |
| Sep 15, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY CLUSTER STOPPED WORKING A WHILE AGO. SINCE I DIDN'T GET A RECALL ON IT I WAS UNAWARE OF PEOPLE DI... |
| Aug 6, 2016 | AIR BAGS | IN MOTION. 2004 CAVALIER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING INJURY AFTER IMPACT WITH TELEPHONE POLE. PI... |
| Aug 6, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER HITTING TELEPHONE POLE. SNAPPED IN HALF, CAR TOTALED. ... |
| Aug 6, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER HITTING TELEPHONE POLE. SNAPPED IN HALF, CAR TOTALED. ... |