1995 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 66 complaints for the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 66 17% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 8 fires.
What owners wrote
Consumer tried to start vehicle up after being parked for an hour. Vehicle failed to start. Consumer left to make a call, came back, and found smoke coming from dashboard. Electrical wires were burned. Consumer didn't smell anything prior to last time when vehicle was driven.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet cavalier. When the vehicle was started, the battery light illuminated on the instrument panel. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. Later that day, the contact drove to the dealer and they stated that the thermostat was defective. The mechanic claimed that the vehicle was repaired, but immediately following, the battery light illuminated on the instrument control panel.
Other problems reported for the 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Engine 91 complaints
- Brakes 37 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 37 complaints
- Air bags 27 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints