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2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier has 11 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-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

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 1, 2015STRUCTURE,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERON OCTOBER 1ST 2015 WE WERE STOPPED FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON THE HIGHWAY. AT THAT TIME WE WERE REAR...
Jun 15, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS DISINTEGRA...
Oct 21, 2008STRUCTURE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE SPEEDOMETER HAS GONE HAYWIRE. IT GETS STUCK AT THE FAR RIGHT END SHOWING OVER 110 MPH WHEN I'M D...
Sep 1, 2006STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS RUSTING. THE DEALER S...
Jun 20, 2006STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESI CURRENTLY HAVE A 2005 CHEVY CAVALIER THAT I PURCHASED IN 2005. WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF HAVING THE CAR ...
Nov 1, 2005STRUCTURE2005 CHEVY CAVALIER IS LEAKING AND WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES SINCE MY FIRST REPORT FILED IN NOV. OF 2...
Oct 1, 2005STRUCTURETHE FIRST CAR I BOUGHT HAD A STRONG MILDEW SMELL AND WAS EXCHANGED FOR ANOTHER CAR. SECOND CAR SEEME...
Apr 15, 2005STRUCTURE,SEATS2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVING.*MR THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS ...
Apr 1, 2005STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENTREQUEST FOR AIR BAG DISCONNECTION FOR 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER. *MR THE VEHICLE MANUAL STATED THAT...
Mar 1, 2005STRUCTURECHEVROLET VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVER DOOR OPENING WHILE DRIVING.*MR THE DRIVER'S DOOR OP...
Feb 10, 2005STRUCTURE,SEATSON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE DRIVER DOOR WOULD OPEN WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH. THE V...

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