2001 Chevrolet Cavalier air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 21 complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 6% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 13 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 13 crashes, 9 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Dt: the consumer states that a 2001 chevrolet caviler has faulty seat belts. The consumer was in involved in a crash with a garbage truck. The consumer was hit by another vehicle that ran a red light. The consumer was knocked under the garbage truck. The consumer had one passenger and two family pets with him. The driver and passenger were buckled up. The passengers knees went through the dashboard. The seatbelt did not hold the passenger securely in the seat. The seatbelt looped the passengers bowels.
Brakes malfunctioned, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer informed the consumer the brakes were sensitive. The dashboard was replaced, because the air bag light was on. The dash board lights came on and went off at least twenty two times.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Electrical system 59 complaints
- Brakes 46 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Transmission 28 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Suspension 17 complaints