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1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Owners have filed 473 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 16% of complaints. Next are brakes (14%) and steering (12%).

At a glance

Complaints
473 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Electrical system 16% of complaints
Recalls
4
Fuel economy
23 to 25 MPG combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 473 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 16% of complaints. Next are brakes (14%) and steering (12%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Recalls

The 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier is affected by 4 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 4 recall campaigns for the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 5 versions of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. Combined fuel economy ranges from 23 to 25 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 31 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the Cavalier