2005 Chevrolet Cavalier cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 18 complaints for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 5% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 15 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 | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 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 15 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the cruise control complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated the location of the accelerator pedal caused the position of the seat to be too close to the steering wheel. The dealership determined this was how the vehicle was manufactured.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cavalier. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to shake and it suddenly accelerated. The contact applied the brakes; however, they failed to stop the vehicle from accelerating fifteen times. The contact called an authorized dealer who stated that they would diagnose the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000. The current mileage was 83,002.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
- Electrical system 216 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints