1996 Chevrolet Cavalier air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 77 complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 77 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 35 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 39 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 35 crashes, 39 injuries.
What owners wrote
Air bag deployed while daugher was sitting still at the red light. Consumer indicated that air bag deployed prematurely. Consumer stated after air bag deployed, vehicle went foward and struck a van, there were 2 injuries in consumers vehicle, the windshield shattered due to air bag covering on passenger side.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet cavalier. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side by another vehicle. The driver side air bag did not deploy during the crash; however, it suddenly deployed while the contact attempted to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained severe whiplash, leg bruises, and head lacerations. Medical attention was required.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Engine 124 complaints
- Electrical system 109 complaints
- Brakes 65 complaints
- Steering 53 complaints
- Transmission 49 complaints
- Lighting 33 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 31 complaints
- Suspension 27 complaints