1985 Chevrolet Cavalier Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier.

19841986
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Fires:1
#21 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

Fires:1
#31 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL1

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