1998 Chevrolet Cavalier body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 31 complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 138,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 138,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the body & structure complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Smell of burning wires when driving. Radiator hose failed prior to/after recall repairs. Also, transfer case malfunctioned prior to/after recall repairs 98v013000. In addition, rear passenger's side door handle broke inside.
Took vehicle for state inspection. Vehicle failed inspection due to frame being rusted. Mechanic/inspector states that this is very common on the 1998 chevrolet cavalier. There are mfg. Frame holes that the subframe is rusting near the rear wheels. Suggested that could have a body shop weld plates over the mfg holes in the frame.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Electrical system 76 complaints
- Brakes 68 complaints
- Steering 57 complaints
- Engine 49 complaints
- Air bags 35 complaints
- Lighting 20 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints