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2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier has 8 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.

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

8

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Steering Recalls

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...

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 20, 2014STEERING2005 CHEVROLET CLASSIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EVENTS SHE EXPERIENCED T HAT AFFECTED THE ENGI...
Dec 19, 2011STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESSPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING AND STAYS ON 100 CAR ONLY HAS 35,000 MILES, ALSO THE POWER STEERING LINE B...
Sep 4, 2010STEERINGBOTH MY HUSBAND AND I DRIVE 2005 CHEVY CAVALIERS, HIS CAR AS ROUGHLY 95,000 MILES ON IT HIS PROBLEMS...
Aug 19, 2009STEERING,STRUCTURE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS SERIOUS PROBLEMS TEMPERATURE GAUGE SHOWS THE CAR IS OVE...
May 13, 2008STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI WAS SOLD A CHEVY CAVALIER WITH BAD BRAKES AND BAD ROTORS AND IT MAKES A BIG NOISE WHEN YOU GO TO...
Jun 5, 2006STEERINGGREASE YOUR TIE ROD ENDS !! THIS KEEPS THE FRONT END TIGHT & STRAIGHT !! THEY COME FROM CHEVY BONE ...
May 24, 2006STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDT*: THE CONTACT STATED SINCE PURCHASE THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES DUE TO THE ROTORS WAR...
Jul 25, 2005STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDT: 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. SOMETIMES THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT ALLOW THE CONSUMER TO TURN IT T...

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