Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier has 17 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
17
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2012 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VE... |
| Dec 1, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | AFTER CONSULTING LICENSED MECHANICS, AND ONE SUCH NATIONALLY CERTIFIED AIRPLANE-ENGINE TECH-MECHANIC... |
| Mar 9, 2011 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY ... |
| Jan 1, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | MY WIFE'S 2004 CHEVY CAVALIER HAS A WRONG SPEEDOMETER INDICATION. IT SAYS THE CAR IS GOING 60 MPH WH... |
| Dec 26, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHEN DRIVING MY CAR AT TIMES, IT WILL ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN, CAUSING IT TO RUN RPMS INTO THE RED, N... |
| May 10, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY 2004 CHEVY CAVALIER HAS SUFFERED A NUMBER OF DEFECTS SINCE ITS PURCHASE. WHILE THEY DID NOT RESU... |
| Dec 10, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | IDLE MISS WHILE AUTO IS IN GEAR (AUTOMATIC). INITIAL OCCURRENCE 15000-20000 MILES. STARTED WHEN AT A... |
| Nov 1, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2004 CHEVY CAVALIER WITH SAFETY ISSUES DEALING WITH THE ENGINE. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THERE ARE SOME ... |
| Sep 15, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING | THE CAR HAS A MAJOR WIRING OR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, BUT ITS NOT DETECTED BY MECHANICS. I HAVE A TEMP ... |
| Jun 11, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING MY CAR, THE ENGINE WOULD COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. AT FIRST IT WOULD HAPPEN WHEN I WAS AT ... |
| Apr 5, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY STALL... |
| Oct 26, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DT: WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO A POSSIBLE MEDICAL CONDI... |
| Aug 1, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | CAR WILL ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN USUALLY OCCURS WHILE SLOWING DOWN OR WHILE MAKING A TURN PRESSING ... |
| Dec 20, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AN... |
| Jul 19, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK |
| Jan 30, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WITH LESS THAN 100 MILES ON THE CAR IT BEGAN TO REV UP ON ITS OWN. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON 9 DI... |
| Dec 10, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | A STRONG FUEL ODOR ENTERED THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE VENTS WERE USED. THIS ODOR CAUSED NA... |