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2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier

Electrical
198
Powertrain
15
Structure
11
Brakes
9
Speed Control
8
Steering
8
Fuel System
8
Airbags
6
Visibility
6
Engine
6
Other
5

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 11, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI HAVE A 2005 , CAVALIER AND I HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT AS EVERY ONE ELSE MY GAUGES ARE GOING HAY WIR...
Jun 30, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEON MY 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, THE ENGINE REPEATEDLY CUTS OUT, STALLS, WHILE IDLING OR TURNING, ESPE...
Mar 1, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENTI HAVE A 2005 CHEVY CAVALIER LS SPORT. THE GAS GAUGE DOESN'T WORK WITH IT, WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR NON...
Jan 1, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI DRIVE A 2005 CHEVY CAVALIER AND ON VERY HOT OR COLD DAYS, OR WHEN I DRIVE LONGER THAN USUAL DISTAN...
Apr 17, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGSPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING AT 32200 MILES, WENT TO DEALER, SAID APPROXIMATE COST IS $500.00, TALKED...
Feb 8, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 55 MPH ON NORMAL RO...

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