2002 Chevrolet Cavalier electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 35 complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
I have a 2002 chevrolet cavalier and I almost had a bad accident with this car. The ignition switch and wheels locked up on me and I was still in one place and a eighteen wheeler ran into me. I have been having trouble with this car everytime I look up.
Bought a 2002 chevy cavalier oct.2007, have had the car in for repairs to the transmission a total of 7 weeks. The problem seems to be electrical and cannot be fixed. Each time I get it back it works for some time then fails and is taken back. It is currently at the henna chevy olds dealership in aiken, sc.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Brakes 30 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints