The Lemon IndexChevrolet Cavalier recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 9
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2000–2002
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Steering · recall issued Oct 2008 · model years 2000–2005
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" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" B…
- Lights · recall issued Aug 2008 · model years 2000–2002
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.
- Fuel system, other · recall issued Mar 2007 · model years 2000–2002
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS.
- Lights · recall issued Mar 2006 · model years 2000–2002
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
- Lights · recall issued Nov 2004 · model year 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR LAMPS THAT PROVIDE STOP AND TURN SIGNALS AND TAIL LAMP FUNCTIONS STOP WORKING BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET.
- Seat belts · recall issued Jun 2004 · model year 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, 'SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.' THE PASSENGER-SIDE REAR SAFETY BELT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT NUT AND BOLT.
- Electrical · recall issued Jan 2004 · model years 2000–2001
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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- Interior lighting · recall issued Jul 2000 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE BI-FUEL OPTION FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION." THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE AT FULL …
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Cavalier?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Cavalier have?
9 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2005, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 23.
Which Chevrolet Cavalier year has the most recalls?
The 2000, with 7 campaigns. 2001: 6, 2002: 5, 2004: 2.
What are most Chevrolet Cavalier recalls about?
Lights: 4 of the 9 campaigns. Then electrical (1) and fuel system, other (1).
What is the newest Chevrolet Cavalier recall?
Lights, filed Apr 2009 (NHTSA 09E012000): SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
How do I check if my Chevrolet Cavalier has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Chevrolet dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Chevrolet Cavalier: problems and best years · All Chevrolet recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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