2004 Chevrolet Cavalier cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 27 complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, 6% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 58,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 58,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the cruise control complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
While driving at any speed the accelerator pedal stuck. The dealer inspected the vehicle on several occasions, but was unable to duplicate the problem. The RPM would go to 3000 with the consumer's foot was off of the accelerator. The consumer engaged the clutch and hit the gas pedal and the rpm's went back to normal of 950 rpms. The vehicle had 172 miles and when the consumer checked the tires, they were 24 lbs. The recommended pressure should of been 32 lbs.
Intermittently while consumer's foot was on the brake pedal vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. When this occurred the vehicle was put in neutral. Engine continued to rev for 5 minutes, then it suddenly died down. This failure almost caused two rear end collisions. Vehicle was taken to dealership 8 times, but they only worked on it 5 times. They also test drove the vehicle for 44 miles, no problem was found.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Electrical system 192 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 25 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints