2003 Chevrolet Cavalier suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 22 complaints for the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 26,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 26,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
With only .5 inches of snow my car (a 2003 chevy cavalier) lost complete control and smashed into the curb. This was while traveling at less than 10MPH. I feel the combination of 16" tires and the sports suspension (both standard on the car) was the cause of the accident.
A noise emitted from the front of the vehicle, the dealer stated the frame was loose, however seconds later, the same popping noise recurred, the dealer then stated the control arm was the problem.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Fuel system 406 complaints
- Electrical system 109 complaints
- Lighting 74 complaints
- Engine 49 complaints
- Brakes 43 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 38 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints