1993 Chevrolet Cavalier problems
Owners have filed 237 complaints with NHTSA about the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier. Brakes is the most reported problem area, at 25% of complaints. Next are engine (16%) and electrical system (13%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 237 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Brakes 25% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 13 and 11
- Injuries and deaths
- 15 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What the data shows
Safety-related details: 13 complaints mention a crash; 11 complaints mention a fire; 15 injuries reported; 1 death reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1993 ranks 13th most-complained-about out of 16 model years of the Chevrolet Cavalier with enough data (125 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Trooper c.r. Hawn reported two deaths involving collision where occupants were ejected after the seatback collapsed, other vehicle is 92 pontiac grand am.
Car was in an accident foot was on the brake, shoulder harness didn't engage during accident, resulting in injuries. Tt
Vehicle hit on driver side door. The door flew open and because both the shoulder strap and the lap belt were attached to the door, the driver was propelled out into the street causing extensive damage to forehead, jaw and left hand.
While driving brake light illuminated on the dashboard. When this occurred vehicle was immediately taken to the dealership, who d indicated that the rear brake system collapsed and was losing brake fluid. Consumer felt that this may have been caused by the defect described in the hydraulic brake line hose non metallic recall 93v121000.
Dt*: the contact stated after rolling down the manual window, it would not roll back up. The contact took the vehicle to an independent repair shop. The mechanic found the problem to be the window regulator and no repairs were made. The manufacturer has not been alerted.