1997 Chevrolet Cavalier suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 32 complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 4% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
When driving 80-85 MPH vehicle suddenly drifted to left, consumer lost control of vehicle, causing vehicle to flip and roll over four times, resulting in injuries to driver side occupant, and killing the passenger's side occupant.
When attempting to start vehicle ignition switch stuck. Recall 02v070000 repairs were performed, but problem still recurred. Also, while driving the bearing hub produced a grinding noise on the left side. The cause has yet to be determined by the mechanic.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Electrical system 118 complaints
- Engine 103 complaints
- Steering 86 complaints
- Air bags 82 complaints
- Brakes 75 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 46 complaints
- Fuel system 25 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints