2002 Chevrolet Cavalier fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 18 complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated the vehicle had been parked for approximately 4 hours when a fire started under the dashboard. The contact stated the vehicle was removed by his insurance company and he could not confirm if the vehicle was destroyed or what started the fire. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 80,000. Updated evoq 06/08/10.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet cavalier. A local mechanic advised the contact that his fuel pump failed and he was responsible for paying $500 to repair it. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 147,000.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Brakes 30 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints