1996 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 109 complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 109 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 61,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 9
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 61,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 9 fires, 1 death.
What owners wrote
For the last two my 1996 chevy cavalier have problems with stalling when either the air conditioner or heater is on.
Having problems with stalling, placed other complaints recently. Steering locking up and fixed more part in vechile, now might be relating to the ignition switch recall, which my mechanic has found was inproperlly placed in car. Called the dealership and since it has been over 1 year and 12,000 miles, they will charge me a labor fee and also the part fee. Could this become any worse GM??????
Other problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Engine 124 complaints
- Air bags 77 complaints
- Brakes 65 complaints
- Steering 53 complaints
- Transmission 49 complaints
- Lighting 33 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 31 complaints
- Suspension 27 complaints