2004 Chevrolet Cavalier air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 15 complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 12 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 82% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 12 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that the drivers seat malfunctioned and the air bag did not deploy when a truck crashed into her vehicle from the rear. She also crashed into the vehicle in front of her. The contact and a passenger were injured and had to go to the hospital the following day. The police was there but no report was filed. The GM manufacturer was notified and a claim was filed. A representative was scheduled to inspect the vehicle but they never came.
Takata recall air bag did not deploy after hitting telephone pole. Snapped in half, car totaled. State road 252 martinsville, indiana. Car in motion.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Electrical system 192 complaints
- Cruise control 27 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 25 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints